The Rookery

Wanting a nice, quiet hideaway for a romantic weekend break, I chose the Rookery. And I wasn’t disappointed.

The place not exactly noticeable from the street, but once you find the door, it is out of this world. Well, more accurately, it’s of this world, but of another time. Everything about it was Dickensian, heavy wood panelling, claw footed roll-top baths, four poster beds, you name it.

On the plus side was all of the above, and the welcoming attitude of the staff, all of whom were great. On the down side, as some have noted, there is a night club just a few doors away, and we heard a fair bit from there during the night. Also, the 24 hour room service only runs till 10.30 at night, so no chance for a night-cap on your return to the hotel.

I’d recommend this to anyone wanting a great night away.

My other half and I stayed at The Rookery in London recently and had a great time. The staff are absolutely lovely, the rooms are comfortable and uniquely furnished, and the location is pretty good too.

When we checked in there was a mix-up with our allocated room, due to a computer system fault, but the reception staff sorted it out quickly and upgraded us to a slightly bigger room than booked.

It was on the first floor on the Cowcross Street side of the hotel and although my other half (a light sleeper) was woken by people leaving Fabric nightclub around the corner, I was oblivious to any noise.

The furnishings are unique in each room - sympathetic to the history and age of the building, and very comfortable. The Aveda toiletries in the bathrooms smell gorgeous.

I was in two minds about leaving a review as this place is a hidden gem, and I wanted to be able to book it again without it getting full up due to popularity! But in fairness to the hotel and it's staff, they thoroughly deserve the recommendation.