The Rookery Hotel, 1764 - London

Introduction: The Rookery Hotel, 1764 London is located on the western edge of the City of London (the financial centre known as the square mile) in an area known as Clerkenwell (once known as Little Italy thanks to its past large Italian population). Close to Holborn and the major arts and events centre at Barbican (0.4 miles). The hotel is made up from a quaint row of restored 18th century Georgian Houses originally built in 1764. The hotel is walking distance from two stations which are on both the tube network and the national rail network (Farringdon and Barbican stations). Being to the west of the the city of London means the location is also closer to the main tourist areas and London's West End (main area for nightlife) with Piccadilly Circus being just 1.5 miles to the west. Less than 100 yards to the south is the major meat market of Smithfield's which has been operating here for over 800 years handling over 120,000 tons of produce annually. You will find a selection of bars and shops in the local vicinity but this part of London tends to be relatively quiet on weekends although there are some clubs close by in places like Shoreditch and Hoxton. Clerkenwell was actually home to the first of the new breed of gastropubs (pubs with high quality onsite food) at 'The Eagle', 159 Farringdon Road. Nearest places of interest include the Museum of London (0.3 miles), St Pauls Cathedral (0.5 miles), Dickens House (0.6 miles), Sadler's Wells Theatre (0.6 miles), Sir John Soames Museum (0.7 miles) and the Millennium Bridge (0.7 miles).

Hotel:
The Rookery has a homely feel and a period style along with open fires, stone flagged floors, mellow panelling, antique furnishings and works of art amongst its decor. More like a private club rather than the standard hotel you may have come to expect in this part of London and in this regard is much suited to the business traveller looking for accommodation near the financial centre of London.

All bedrooms are individual in makeup and furnished with antiques and each features air-conditioning. Helping to add to the feel and character of this hotel each room is named after a former resident from the past 250 years of the buildings history. In-room amenities include Wi-Fi internet access, flat screen satellite TV, minibar and safe. Bathrooms keep faith to the period style with Victorian fittings. Some bathrooms have Victorian tubs/free standing claw-footed bath with large shower heads.
In the  standard bedrooms you'll find a carved 18th Century bed along with silk drapes hanging from  the windows.
Deluxe rooms: These are more spacious than the standard double rooms with four poster beds and sitting area. In-room facilities include a DVD player and sofa.
The hotel does offer a room service for breakfast.

The hotel also has a penthouse suite which takes up 2 floors, this is called 'The Rook's Nest'. From the suite you can see out to famous landmarks such as St Pauls Cathedral. The bed is wonderfully lavish with a sculpture on a plinth at each corner. As well all the features of the other rooms the penthouse has a stereo system and dining table.

The hotel has 3 intimate meeting rooms each with antiques and old paintings along with high tech facilities. These rooms are the Library, the Conservatory (the largest and can accommodate up to 25 guests) and the Drawing room. These meeting rooms can be reserved for meetings over  breakfast, lunch and dinner with breakfast croissants being baked onsite.
WiFi is accessible in all public areas.