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The Rookery - London

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Guest rating 9.4
LONDON , GB
Peters Lane Cowcross Street

LONDON GB EC1M 6DS
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Guest Ratings 9.4

Our Classification

  • Boutique
  • Family-friendly

Description


Location. The Rookery, 1764 is a period hotel situated in the fashionable Clerkenwell area of London, England. The bars and restaurants around Smithfield Market are 300 metres from the hotel while Saint Paul's Cathedral and Sadler's Wells Theatre are both 800 metres away. It is two miles to the theatres and shops of London's West End. The closest Underground station is Farringdon.
Hotel Features. The Rookery, 1764 hotel occupies a building with a 250-year history featuring stone floors and traditional fireplaces. Meeting rooms for small groups are available for hire, and public areas have high-speed Internet access.

Breakfast and evening drinks are served in the hotel's conservatory with its courtyard garden.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 33 climate- controlled guestrooms are all individually furnished and named after previous occupants of the building. Rooms feature original Victorian fittings, roll-top baths and 18th-century carved oak beds as well as satellite television, minibars and high-speed Internet connections.

Expert Tip. Smithfield Market, just round the corner from the hotel, is London's main meat market. Livestock, and later meat, has been sold on this site since the 10th century.


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Activities & Points of interest

Smithfield Market - 300 metres
Dickens' House - 300 metres
Sadler's Wells Theatre - 600 metres
Holborn Bars - 800 metres
Saint Paul's Cathedral - 800 metres
Cornhill/Leadenhall Street (City) - 0.5 miles
Bankside Tate Modern - 0.5 miles
British Museum - 1 mile
West End - 2 miles
Oxford Street and Bond Street shopping - 2 miles

Directions

From London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Distance to The Rookery, 1764 hotel is 25 miles, approximately 60 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The Heathrow Express train is the quickest way into London. It departs from the airport every 15 minutes, and takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station in central London. The journey is non- stop and costs 14.50 GBP. Paddington is on the Hammersmith and City, District and Circle, and Bakerloo lines of London's Underground (Tube). Additionally, the airport is on the Piccadilly line of the Underground, which runs directly to Kings Cross, Leicester Square, Knightsbridge, and Green Park underground stations. The journey to central London takes approximately one hour, and trains depart every 10 minutes. A one-day travel pass costs 6.30 GBP, including travel to Heathrow (in zone 6). Black taxis cost approximately 50 GBP to central London. Coaches operate to London Victoria and the rest of the UK, and the airport is also served by local buses. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The Rookery, 1764 hotel is on Cowcross Street, a few hundred metres from Farringdon Underground station (on the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines). The London Underground (Tube) and buses are the easiest ways to travel within London. Single tickets are expensive, but an electronic Oyster card offers a cheaper fare. Oyster cards can be purchased from ticket offices for 3 GBP (refundable). Daily or weekly travel passes are the most economical way to travel, and are valid on buses, trams, trains, and DLR, as well as on the Underground. Black taxis are available on the streets, but can be expensive. Driving is not recommended for visitors and a congestion charge zone is operated in central London.
9.4 out of 10
Based on 8 rating
This hotel is recommended by 7 travellers
8.6 Hotel Service
9.4 Hotel Condition
9.4 Room Cleanliness
9.2 Room Comfort
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) rating system
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Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 07/07/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

I want to live in this hotel!

This is one of the most wonderful hotels I've stayed in in London. It's a luxury hotel that's completely comfortable with its luxury. It's the perfect place for a getaway as it's not in a typically touristy area - although everything is really easily accessible. It has amazing decor, wonderful, discrete service and a real sense of history. The room was really comfortable (nice toiletries, soft towells, bedding and robes and a really nicely stocked, fairly priced minibar) and, despite being in a really bustley part of London, it was very peaceful. The breakfast, although at first glance a little limited, is amazing - the pastries (literally fresh-baked) were the best I've ever had.

Recommended by Jo from London

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 01/05/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Fabulous!

Several nice restaurants right around the corner.

Recommended by Stella from Scottsdale, AZ

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 15/04/2008
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

This is the most gorgeous hotel i have ever stayed in! from the moment you walk in the door you realise this is no ordinary hotel! the room was fab, i was a little disapointed that our room didnt have a bath but it did have a huge shower! and the bed was so comfy! The service was fantastic and its right next to farringdon tube which is so convenient would definitely go again just got to save up so i can stay for more than one night next time!

Recommended by L from Oxford

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 18/03/2008
Hotel Service
8.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Perfect 18th-century gem in a class of its own

The Rookery is one of London's best boutique hotels. You should stay here for the décor alone. The rooms are very well-appointed and offer lots of space compared to other hotels. The bathrooms are incredible! I know I'm gushing, but it's true. I've stayed in at least 20 hotels in London, and the Rookery is in my top three.

Recommended by D from London

Guest rating 6.0
Posted on 12/02/2008
Hotel Service
4.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
8.0

Noisy!

Street noise from the local bars is loud, insufficient soundproofed windows - not a good nights sleep

Not recommended by Claire

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 30/12/2007
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
8.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

Victorian Romantic Hotel in North Central London

They serve breakfast to your door, but is not hot and a very limited selection. You can only order one of each and is rather expensive in that regards...best to get something on the go elsewhere. The hotel is 1 block from the Farrington Metro station and a just one stop or short taxi from King's Crossing Train Station. The area is full of PUBS and drinkers and a little dirty - but the hotel is not. The METRO is VERY expensive in London - FYI, walk and use your day tickets to their fullest!

Recommended by Andrew from Tennessee, USA

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 19/12/2007
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
8.0

A Great Place to Stay

Read or relax by the lovely fire and the Honesty Bar at some point during your stay. During the Holidays the decorations are reminiscent of a period in London long forgotten.

Recommended by Nick from Minneapolis

Guest rating 10.0
Posted on 04/12/2007
Hotel Service
10.0
Hotel Condition
10.0
Room Cleanliness
10.0
Room Comfort
10.0

One of the best rooms ever

Beautiful hotel, great location, oozing character. Large room and bathroom and very helpful staff. great value for money.

Recommended by P from Essex

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* Prices shown are for the period of 06/09/2008 to 06/10/2008 , excluding taxes and fees

All rates are per double room per night and exclude taxes and fees. They are subject to availability.

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