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The Rookery

Peters Lane, Cowcross Street
Rated 9.2 in 895 reviews

The Rookery is a charming hotel situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Clerkenwell, London. Housed in a row of early 18th-century houses, this boutique hotel exudes historical charm and offers an intimate atmosphere for guests seeking a serene retreat in the heart of the city. The hotel is conveniently located, providing easy access to both the creative quarter of Shoreditch and the cultural landmarks of central London.

The Rookery is renowned for its carefully preserved architectural details and elegant interior design that seamlessly blend the past with the present. The public spaces and guest rooms are adorned with period furnishings, ornate fireplaces, and rich wooden paneling, which contribute to the hotel’s unique character. Antiques and artworks are thoughtfully placed throughout, creating a sense of stepping back in time.

Each room at The Rookery is individually styled, offering a distinct personality and charm. They are equipped with modern amenities to ensure comfort while maintaining their historical allure. Guests can enjoy a tranquil evening sipping a drink in the cozy drawing room, or take advantage of the peaceful courtyard, a rare find in central London.

The Rookery also prides itself on offering personalized service, aiming to create a home-away-from-home experience for its guests. With its unique combination of classic elegance and modern comfort, The Rookery captures the essence of London’s rich history while providing a peaceful escape from the bustling city life. Whether you are in London for leisure or business, The Rookery presents an idyllic retreat with a touch of timeless grace.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in London and near The Rookery

British Museum
British Museum
National museum in London, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.95mi
Bank of England
Bank of England
Central bank of the United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.69mi
British Library
British Library
National library of the United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
Opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
1.5km / 0.95mi
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England
1.4km / 0.85mi
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral in the City of London, England, UK
0.7km / 0.46mi
National Theatre
National Theatre
Theatre company in London, Great Britain
1.6km / 0.98mi
Royal Festival Hall
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-purpose venue in London, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre
Former theatre in London, England, associated with William Shakespeare
1.6km / 0.99mi
London King's Cross railway station
London King's Cross railway station
Railway station in the London Borough of Camden, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
London Bridge
London Bridge
Road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
1.6km / 1mi
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
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1.4km / 0.86mi
St Pancras railway station
St Pancras railway station
Railway station terminus in London, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark
1.8km / 1.1mi
London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
Transport museum, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.95mi
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
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1.6km / 1mi
Watling Street
Watling Street
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0.9km / 0.55mi
30 St Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe
Skyscraper in London, England
1.7km / 1mi
Guildhall
Guildhall
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0.9km / 0.55mi
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument in London, United Kingdom
1.6km / 1mi
London Troops War Memorial
London Troops War Memorial
War memorial in the City of London
1.3km / 0.79mi
Arthur Sullivan Memorial
Arthur Sullivan Memorial
Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London
1.7km / 1mi
Ermine Street
Ermine Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of medieval England
1.5km / 0.96mi
George III and the River Thames
George III and the River Thames
Bronze sculpture at Somerset House, London, England, UK
1.4km / 0.87mi
Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Statue on the Victoria Embankment, London
1.4km / 0.84mi
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice
Memorial in Postman's Park, London
0.5km / 0.31mi
The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place
Sculpture by Paul Day
1.9km / 1.2mi
Newton
Newton
Sculpture by Eduardo Paolozzi in the British Library, London
2km / 1.2mi
National Submarine War Memorial
National Submarine War Memorial
War memorial in London
1.2km / 0.73mi
Royal Fusiliers War Memorial
Royal Fusiliers War Memorial
War memorial in Holborn, London, England, UK
0.6km / 0.37mi
Anglo-Belgian Memorial
Anglo-Belgian Memorial
War memorial in London
1.8km / 1.1mi
HMS Wellington
HMS Wellington
1934 Grimsby-class sloop
1.2km / 0.76mi
Agatha Christie Memorial
Agatha Christie Memorial
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1.9km / 1.2mi
Cleopatra's Needle
Cleopatra's Needle
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1.8km / 1.1mi
National Firefighters Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial
Memorial sculpture in London
0.9km / 0.54mi
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
Sculpture by Richard Serra
1.3km / 0.84mi
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
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1.9km / 1.2mi
The Rose
The Rose
Elizabethan theatre in London
1.5km / 0.95mi
Royal Courts of Justice
Royal Courts of Justice
Court building in London, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
Statue in the City of London, England, UK
1.3km / 0.78mi
John Heminges and Henry Condell Memorial
John Heminges and Henry Condell Memorial
Memorial in London
0.8km / 0.5mi
St. Mary-Le-Bow
St. Mary-Le-Bow
Church building in City of London, London, England, UK
1km / 0.59mi
Islington Green War Memorial
Islington Green War Memorial
War memorial in London
1.8km / 1.1mi
Sir John Soane's Museum
Sir John Soane's Museum
Museum in London
1km / 0.65mi
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Sculpture in the City of London
340m / 380yd

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British Museum
British Museum
National museum in London, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.95mi
Bank of England
Bank of England
Central bank of the United Kingdom
1.1km / 0.69mi
British Library
British Library
National library of the United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
Opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London (3rd theatre on the site, opened 1858)
1.5km / 0.95mi
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Modern art gallery located in Bankside, London, England
1.4km / 0.85mi
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral in the City of London, England, UK
0.7km / 0.46mi
National Theatre
National Theatre
Theatre company in London, Great Britain
1.6km / 0.98mi
Royal Festival Hall
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-purpose venue in London, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Globe Theatre
Globe Theatre
Former theatre in London, England, associated with William Shakespeare
1.6km / 0.99mi
London King's Cross railway station
London King's Cross railway station
Railway station in the London Borough of Camden, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
London Bridge
London Bridge
Road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
1.6km / 1mi
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
Theatre in London, reconstruction of the Globe Theatre
1.4km / 0.86mi
St Pancras railway station
St Pancras railway station
Railway station terminus in London, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Southwark Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark
1.8km / 1.1mi
London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
Transport museum, United Kingdom
1.5km / 0.95mi
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument in London, United Kingdom
1.6km / 1mi
Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
0.9km / 0.55mi
30 St Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe
Skyscraper in London, England
1.7km / 1mi
Guildhall
Guildhall
Building in the City of London, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument in London, United Kingdom
1.6km / 1mi
London Troops War Memorial
London Troops War Memorial
War memorial in the City of London
1.3km / 0.79mi
Arthur Sullivan Memorial
Arthur Sullivan Memorial
Memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, London
1.7km / 1mi
Ermine Street
Ermine Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of medieval England
1.5km / 0.96mi
George III and the River Thames
George III and the River Thames
Bronze sculpture at Somerset House, London, England, UK
1.4km / 0.87mi
Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Statue on the Victoria Embankment, London
1.4km / 0.84mi
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice
Memorial in Postman's Park, London
0.5km / 0.31mi
The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place
Sculpture by Paul Day
1.9km / 1.2mi
Newton
Newton
Sculpture by Eduardo Paolozzi in the British Library, London
2km / 1.2mi
National Submarine War Memorial
National Submarine War Memorial
War memorial in London
1.2km / 0.73mi
Royal Fusiliers War Memorial
Royal Fusiliers War Memorial
War memorial in Holborn, London, England, UK
0.6km / 0.37mi

About London

London offers a rich tapestry of experiences that cater to a variety of interests. For those interested in history, a visit to the British Museum is essential. This institution houses a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world, allowing visitors to explore human history through its artifacts.

Another significant historical site is the Tower of London, where you can learn about its storied past, view the Crown Jewels, and understand its role in British history. Nearby, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben provide an iconic glimpse into the country’s political life, and guided tours are available to deepen your understanding.

For art enthusiasts, the National Gallery and the Tate Modern offer impressive collections of classic and contemporary works, respectively. The Victoria and Albert Museum is also worth a visit, showcasing a diverse range of decorative arts and design.

If you prefer outdoor spaces, Hyde Park is one of London’s largest green spaces, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew provide a more specialized botanical experience with its stunning plant collections and beautiful landscapes.

Shopping can be experienced in various forms, from the luxury boutiques of Bond Street to the vibrant markets of Camden and Portobello Road, each offering unique finds and local culture.

The culinary scene in London is diverse, with options ranging from traditional British fare to international cuisine. Exploring the Borough Market provides an opportunity to taste local produce and artisanal foods, while numerous restaurants across the city cater to every palate.

The vibrant neighborhoods of Soho, Covent Garden, and Shoreditch offer a mix of shops, entertainment, and nightlife, making them popular spots for both locals and visitors. The West End is renowned for its theatre productions, where one can enjoy a variety of performances, from classic plays to modern musicals.

Lastly, taking a stroll along the Thames River provides not only picturesque views but also a chance to discover landmarks such as the London Eye and Shakespeare’s Globe, enhancing the experience of this historic city. Each of these activities contributes to a well-rounded visit, reflecting the diverse culture and history of London.




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