The Rookery, London

Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6DS 4

The Rookery is een oase van rust in het hart van Europa's drukste financiële centrum. Verscholen in een met bomen overschaduwde laan vlakbij Cowcross ... more

 

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  • 10/10 Lee ( Jong paar) 

    van Portsmouth , GB  op  29 juli 2009

    "The stay at the Rookery was as a hotel should be, relaxing. The staff were very helpful and happy to assist, i would recommend the Rookery to anyone!!!" (108310502)

    After staying at several places within the same area of London, i would definatley return back to The Rookery, by far the best hotel, location and staff, it was a pleasure to stay there.

    I feel that because of the cost maybe the breakfast could have been included in the cost, however this wouldn't stop us staying there again.

  • 9/10 Dagmar ( Vriendengroep - volwassenen) 

    van Koeln , DE  op  16 juni 2009

    Lovely rooms, friendly staff, excellen bed

    no shower, no coffee/tea-making facility, very loud in the evening/night

  • 10/10 Stuart ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    van Horsham , GB  op  18 december 2008

    "excellent " (107954566)

    excellent facilities - real character and quality

  • 8/10 Michael ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Buckingham , GB  op  9 september 2008

    "Enjoyable if expensive." (97023008)

    The hotel itself and our room was very well appointed, in keeping with the 18thC fabric of the former houses themselves. Our room was comfortable and the mini bar was well stocked with a good selection of items. We enjoyed the potted histories of previous residents of this part of London that were contained in the information pack in the room. We liked the Conservatory downstairs with its own mini bar where one could flake out after a long trek. The hotel is very accessible for the attractions of the City and London as a whole. The staff were polite, friendly and accommodating.

    We found the Cowcross St side of the hotel to be very noisy at night in what should be a quiet backwater: There was, for me, an unacceptable level of noise from outside the hotel from revellers and others. Making one's way back to the hotel at night could be daunting for some, considering the number of pubs close with many people congregating on the pavements outside. If we stayed again, a room away from street would be a requirement. The lack of a lift and car parking facilities could pose problems for some visitors.

  • 8/10 John ( Jong paar) 

    van Winslow , GB  op  3 september 2008

    Loved the location and set up. Overall the impression of the hotel was very good. We both liked the decor, furniture and general ambience. I would love to stay there again but please see point about the nightclub.

    Overall I enjoyed the hotel and facilities. I work in the location and know the area quite well, however I hadn't realised there was a club nearby that involved all of the punters queing for hours before it opened just across the street and getting into party mode. A bit noisy to say the least. Not a place for a quiet weekend break.

  • 9/10 A ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Beckenham , GB  op  18 augustus 2008

    "A very pleasant experience, rather like being in an elegant house in town rather than a hotel. Made our daughter's wedding weekend an even greater success." (97604261)

    Character and individuality, quality of furnishings etc, attention to detail, willingness to accommodate early arrival.

    No bad points really. People waiting to get into a nearby club created some noise, but not for very long, and this is central London after all.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  6 april 2008

    "No lift. The original room I booked,had only a bath. The shower did not have a curtain or a fixing to use the shower one handed. The Rookery kindly changed rooms for me to a ground room. I am slightly disabled. I would book another stay here as long as could have a stand-up shower rather than a bath. Otherwise great!" (97082912)

    QUIET & COMFORTABLE

    LIGHTS FUSED OTHERWISE VERY COMFORTABLE

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Man/man of vrouw/vrouw paar) 

    op  5 januari 2008

    "excellent" (97505414)

    the rooms

    no bar

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  21 november 2007

    The Rookery was a real find ! A haven of peace and tranquility. With excellent staff and a fabulous room

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  21 november 2007

    "Great hotel, fab rooms with loads of character." (97813634)

    Individual hotel, not at all faceless

    Still a bit noisy at night despite being in the city and at the weekend - sash windows were very pretty but didn't keep noise out!

  • 9/10 John ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Portsmouth , GB  op  29 oktober 2007

    "The noise from smithfield market, the difficult access for vehicles." (97497970)

    Its unique design

    Poor lighting and the WC was difficult to flush.

  • 7/10 Nick ( Man/man of vrouw/vrouw paar) 

    van Hereford , United Kingdom;GB  op  13 juli 2007

    "This hotel is quite an experience, and a polar opposite to bland box-like hotels. It is not quite as it seems - the paintings are prints for example, but the decor, furnishings and personal service are interesting and unexpectedly delightful. Our request to have breakfast served not in our (three) rooms but in the courtyard caused some confusion. The hotel's position could not be more central and convenient for Farringdon underground station. We found it a little noisy, but then we are unused to an urban environment. My brother's ground-floor room was a little public, and my elderly parents' attic room rather too much of a climb - perhaps they should have been warned." (99330258)

    Charming style

    Lavatory underpowered

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  5 juni 2007

    Unusual, charming and stylish hotel in reasonably central location

    No iron; no tea/coffee maker

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  23 mei 2007

    "Most eating places and pubs around shut at the w/e" (99441754)

    Very comfy bed, everything we required, nice and clean

    Noisy when club opposite emptied out (5-6am). Do prefer a shower but bath very attractive.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  3 april 2007

    noise from the street & hard bed

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  17 maart 2007

    "The room was attractive and peaceful dispite being in central London. The staff were pleasant and helpful. Overall somewhere I will look forward to visiting again." (99024249)

    the decor and the large bath

    the air conditioning was quite noisy and had I realise earlier would not have had it on at all as it was not needed

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  15 maart 2007

    "The one big problem that the hotel had when I was there but was not of the hotel's making is the noise outside at 4.30am - 6.00am in the morning as a local nighclub emptied. It was horrendous and did disturb my sleep. This is a real problem that will cause problems for people staying over at the weekend especially. It affected my Sunday night stay but there wasn't a problem on the Monday night (Night club was probably closed)" (99764696)

    Nice place with a bit of ye olde world charm.

    No restaurant

  • 9/10 Catherine ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Ruislip , United Kingdom;GB  op  4 januari 2007

    "Distinctive hotel in excellent location. Room extremely comfortable and staff friendly. Breakfast was also very good." (99288048)

    Room was lovely, well furnished and very comfortable bed. Aveda toiletries a lovely surprise. Staff vey helpful and friendly.

    Tap in our bathroom needed attention.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  30 november 2006

    Cosy atmosphere. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable room. Friendly staff.

    The sink in the bathroom was old and cracked and modern taps would have been appreciated. Also, a hand-held shower would have been useful in addition to the overhead shower. Shame there is no breakfast room - an English cooked breakfast would have been great.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  22 november 2006

    Quaint old world style - honest bar!!

    No where to eat in hotel and cracked sanitryware

  • 10/10 Jasper ( Jong paar) 

    van Colwyn bay , United Kingdom;GB  op  2 november 2006

    "excellent. the room was as described and a complete change from the standard room type. enjoyed the room and would certainly come back. thankyou for the stay" (3305381234)

    decor

  • 10/10 Janine ( Vriendengroep - volwassenen) 

    van West didsbury , UNITED KINGDOM;GB  op  10 september 2006

    "Small, cosy and quirky with individually named rooms after folk who had lived there at one time or another - mine was named Clarice of Cokke Street, a woman of disrepute in the 19th century apparently(!), the hotel has a high standard of decor, lots of antiques and my room had a really comfy bed and air conditioning that worked perfectly. Room service was not overpriced and the food was good. Fluffy white towels and a bathroom with a huge claw foot bath, a rain shower and Aveda toiletries were all designed to make you feel very pampered. Its location on the edge of Clerkenwell with the bars and restaurants of Smithfield Market just around the corner was perfect and Farringdon tube station just a stones throw away. For quiet moments its lounge with honesty bar and courtyard were peaceful and relaxing. A real find for a reasonable price in an extremely convenient location." (3305250625)

    Everything

    Nothing

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  12 augustus 2006

    Very well presented, not at all stuffy or regimental. Real home from home comfort. A good relax and refresh for the day ahead

    No tea or coffee making facilities

  • 7/10 Matt ( Volwassen paar) 

    van London , United Kingdom;GB  op  8 augustus 2006

    "Friday night revellers make it impossible to sleep in a room that has windows to the front, the alleyway attracts too many nosiy people who kept us awake all night not helped by the fact that the windows had to be open because the hotel was so hot." (3305158427)

    Lovely room and accomodation

    nothing

  • 6/10 Michael ( Volwassen paar) 

    van Birmingham , United Kingdom;GB  op  11 mei 2006

    "We booked a weekend expecting it to be quiet, as had been suggested by other feedback. It was not, with noise all the time from passing pedestrians, traffic horns and a front door that banged loudly every time it closed. This disrupted our sleep every night. The hotel was incapable of organising a taxi for us because it was raining! However, the in-room continental breakfast was very good." (3304275871)

    Excellent room and comfortable bed. Lovely bath.

    Very noisy when window was open, but room was hot and stuffy when window closed.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  11 mei 2006

    "Excellent hotel, price and location is just perfect and the fact that each room is different is just value for the money. The staff did a great job by being friendly and helpfull" (3304623497)

    Excellent hotel, price and location is just perfect and the fact that each room is different is just value for the money. The staff did a great job by being friendly and helpfull

    Nothing

  • 8/10 David ( Solo vakantieganger) 

    van Fleet , United Kingdom;GB  op  8 februari 2006

    "hotel was very sweet and in a great location. the staff were somewhat unfriendly but by no means rude.i found the room cute but very warm, i had to leave the windows open. the furniture were antiques so were beautiful but not amazingly comfortable. on the whole though i prefer this kind of hotel too a big corporate one and to me the less functional aspect of the whole place is part of it's appeal." (3304211705)

    location, decor

    reception area

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  17 januari 2006

    A very nice period building, beautiful decor, very friendly and polite staff.

    The ONLY area the hotel should improve one is the cleanliness of the rooms - it just did not feel clean and smelt of smoke when I came in.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo vakantieganger) 

    op  4 januari 2006

    Quiet, characterful and well located.

    The room did not have sufficient lighting. A reading light above the bed would be helpful. Also, there was nowhere to put soap, shampoo etc when I was taking a shower. Finally, the TV was too small and the remote control did not work from the bed.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  29 oktober 2005

    "This is a wonderful hotel consisting of beautifully converted historic buildings that are imaginatively decorated and tastefully furnished. The staff clearly care about the hotel, are knowledgeable, attentive and very helpful with suggestions & directions to local points of interest. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. Breakfasts are great and the location is so convenient for many attractions. Staying at the Rookery is a really uplifting experience which we'd like to repeat soon." (2773842)

    The style, decor and furnishings which were both decorative and functional

    By providing tea / coffee making facilities in our suite

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Jong paar) 

    op  9 september 2005

    Location and character.

    No suppliment for breakfast.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  10 augustus 2005

    "I think it is a ''Gentleman's Hotel.'' Even as that. it would be difficult to read any documents in the room. We were going to an important function and a better light in the bathroom (for make-up) would be helpful. Would have liked a full breakfast menu too. That's all though. It suited us very well for one night." (2536498)

    Charming staff.Beautiful decor. Pleasant position.

    Definitely the room lighting. It was inadequate.

  • 9/10 Lynn ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    van Loughborough , United Kingdom;GB  op  30 juni 2005

    "Surrounding area not very pleasant. However my main criteria was to be close to where my appointment was, so in this case knowledge of the area would not have influenced my choice. However, if I was on a leisure break it would have done. I would like to take this opportunity to compliment the staff - they were wonderful." (2424622)

    A fascinating and charming building

    Overhead shower facility Tea/coffee in room

  • 9/10 Jacqueline ( Volwassen paar) 

    van La conversion , Switzerland  op  22 juni 2005

    "At the weekend, the area is very quiet (very few people in the streets and many shops and eating places closed) but one can sleep with the window open. There are some bars, restaurants or clubs open but they are not noticeable. On Saturday, there are places to eat, including breakfast, but Sunday is more difficult and it is necessary to travel. The tube and buses are near the hotel." (2071611)

    The antique furnishings which makes one feel it is luxurious.

    The breakfast facilities are very poor. One can only have breakfast (continental) in the room as there is no dining room.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Volwassen paar) 

    op  2 juni 2005

    "Great location for restaurants and bars - quiet on weekend which suited us. Rooms not large, but very interesting features and decor. Great for a romantic weekend, can't see it would be good for business - although again the location is excellent for the City." (2323417)

    Friendly comfortable and good location

    room was a bit dark, not good for putting on make up.

  • 10/10 Christine ( Volwassen paar) 

    van South benfleet , United Kingdom  op  18 mei 2005

    "I booked this hotel on the strength of the recommendations from the reviews, and it lived up to expectations. The breakfast in your room, reading the daily papers, added to the leisurely weekend break that we wanted. The staff were effiecient, helpful and friendly. We would certainly use the hotel again when staying in London." (1901433)

    A quiet hotel, which is convenient for the Tube or walking to sites.

    No bad points

  • 9/10 Tony ( Jong paar) 

    van Hull , United Kingdom;GB  op  20 april 2005

    "This is a little out-of-time hotel very convenient for us coming in from the North via King's Cross. Oak and old book decor was very relaxing and quiet and relaxed sums up the general atmosphere - except for late night street noise with the window open. We were late making dinner plans and couldn't get in 'name' restaurants but found good food locally with no problem." (2046093)

    Consistent welcoming atmosphere and ambience.

    Street noise with window open, too hot with it closed.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo zakenreiziger) 

    op  11 maart 2005

    "The Rookery is a slightly quirky, old-fashioned hotel with a club feel. My room was wood-panelled with an excellent deep bath and brass fittings - it gave a nice feeling of comfort and elegance. Food is by room service and my one meal was entirely satisfactory. The man who delivered my supper was pleasant and didn't hover waiting for a tip, for which I was grateful as I feel that these staff should be fully recompensed in their salaries - and I didn't have any change anyway." (1949198)

    Comfortable; pleasant, unobtrusive service; nice bath

    1 light fitting not working; no television guide

  • 9/10 Shirin ( Jong paar) 

    van South woodford , United Kingdom  op  26 februari 2005

    "I had a very enjoyable stay at the Rookery and will hopefully be visiting again. The staff are very friendly and willing to help at all times. It is a very unique hotel with bundles of character!" (1917818)

    very helpful staff, the hotel has a very Unique character.

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