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The Rookery

Hotel · Georgian boutique hotel$$$Clerkenwell, London

A Georgian-style boutique hotel tucked down a narrow lane by Smithfield, with period furniture, open fires and roll-top baths.

At a glance

Type
Georgian boutique hotel
Area
Clerkenwell, London, United Kingdom
Price
$$$ · Upscale
Official site
rookeryhotel.com
Last checked
October 23, 2026

Good to know

  • Room service
  • Open fires
  • Roll-top baths
  • Meeting space

Why we recommend it

The Rookery sits on Peter's Lane, a narrow passage near Smithfield Market, in a run of 18th-century houses that have been repaired and extended. Inside, wood panelling, flagstone floors, open fires and antique furniture create the feel of a private Georgian house rather than a conventional hotel.

Rooms and suites vary in layout, with roll-top baths and period decor throughout, and room service is available. It is a sister hotel to Hazlitt's in Soho, with the same historic sensibility. Clerkenwell's restaurants are close at hand, including St. JOHN around the corner, and the City is a short walk. Farringdon station, with the Elizabeth line and Thameslink, is just a couple of minutes away, making it convenient for Heathrow and Gatwick.

Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026

The Rookery FAQs

Where is The Rookery?

On Peter's Lane off Cowcross Street in Clerkenwell, near Smithfield Market and Farringdon station.

Does it have room service?

Yes, room service is available.

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