Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 100 metres from Farringdon Railway Station, the small hotel is also just 5 minutes' walk from Barbican Tube Station. With sumptuous antique furniture and artwork, each individually styled and air-conditioned room offers a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury en-suite bathrooms boast land&water toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests at The Rookery can enjoy breakfast in the elegant conservatory or served to the privacy of the room. Breakfast includes freshly baked croissants. For lunch and evening meals, there is a room service menu as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars in the immediate area. Set within a row of 18th-century houses, The Rookery still retains many original features. Guests can relax in the library or in front of an open fire in the oak-panelled lounge. By Smithfield Market and on the outskirts of London's financial Square Mile, The Rookery is just over 1 mile from South Bank’s Tate Modern gallery. Impressive St. Paul's Cathedral is only half a mile away.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about it! The room was amazing, loved the character of the place, the bed was super comfy, the staff were so friendly!
  • Jeanfrancois
    Belgium Belgium
    travelling in time, a perfect time capsule bringing you back in Victorian time. in the present, next to Farringdon station, connected to King's Cross St Pancrass, Heathrow (Elisabeth line) and other airports. Walking distance from Covent Garden....
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Rookery is an attractive inner city boutique hotel in Farringdon and is very conveniently located for exploring London’s Westend. The decor is sheik with sympathetically chosen textiles and contemporary colours. The staff are welcoming and...
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful hotel with lots of character, in a historic part of London. Tastefully decorated and staff are super helpful too. Only a few mins walk to Farringdon station too.
  • Saoirse
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were really helpful. Location was ideal. Beds were very comfortable and the air-con worked well in the heat. Interesting history and spaces.
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great, quirky little hotel, in a good location. Staff were very helpful & friendly, and the honesty bar was well stocked and a great find!
  • Justine
    France France
    Loved the vibe, loved the service, loved the honesty bar, loved the cat.
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff Lovely building Comfortable room
  • Roozbeh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect with the hotel. Rooms are slightly small if you have got many suitcases but really pretty. decoration are excellent and staff are very friendly.
  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky, furniture was very fitting for the building. Small and intimate

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Rookery

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Turkish

House rules

The Rookery takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you require an extra bed for children, please contact the property for more information.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

This property is undergoing renovations from 10 June 2024 to 31 October 2024 (completion date subject to change).

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Rookery in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Rookery