Tucked away, only a short distance from St Paul's Cathedral, the Bank of England and the Old Bailey, the only remaining early houses in Peter's Lane have been repaired and extended to create our delightful boutique hotel. Inside, The Rookery is all period charm. Polished wood panelling, stone flagged floors, open fires and genuine antique furniture give the place a warm, homely atmosphere - more private club than hotel.
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We have set out to create the kind of accommodation we ourselves would love to find in the heart of one of the world's great cities. Civilised surroundings; old fashioned hospitality; friendly efficient service; a location away from the roar of traffic, but within a very short walk of the most important attractions.
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Today, anyone looking for a private and discreet meeting facility need look no further than The Rookery. Our careful restoration of this picturesque row of period buildings has created a haven of calm, complemented by the highest levels of comfort and service. Our Drawing Room is a delightful meeting place for gatherings of up to fourteen people. The Library is an oak panelled room hung with period portraits and furnished with antiques, including a table for up to six people.
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Why The Rookery? From the middle ages Smithfield was a bustling cattle market outside the jurisdiction of the City Guilds. This convenient lack of law enforcement attracted all manner of villains including, reputedly, Charles Dickens's immortal rascal, Fagin. Such areas became known colloquially as stews or rookeries, which were universally understood to mean 'criminal areas'.
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