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The RookeryvsClaridge's
The Rookery Hotel and Claridge's are both praised by expert writers. Overall, Claridge's ranks slightly better than The Rookery Hotel. Claridge's ranks #8 in London with praise from 18 reviews including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and goop.
The Rookery
Rough Guide
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Concierge
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Not For Tourists
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12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DS
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Star
"A delightful little hideaway in trendy Clerkenwell. It’s as charming as can be."
"A row of charmingly restored 18C houses. Wood panelling, stone-flagged flooring, open fires and antique furniture."
"Don't expect bellhops or a concierge—come here for the excellent location in one of the most evocative, Dickensian parts of London."
"An absolutely unique and beautiful 1725 town house, the Rookery is the kind of place where you want to allow quality time to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere." Full review
"Sister hotel to Hazlitt’s, the Rookery has long been something of a celebrity hideaway deep in Clerkenwell." Full review
"Occupying six Georgian houses and stores... this Dickensian hideaway retains many original features, such as flagstone floors in the hall and ceiling beams in some of the rooms."
"To that end, a row of Georgian houses in a narrow lane have been turned into a little gem of a hotel; it is creaky and quaint and feels as if it's been around forever."
"Quirky, eccentric, and laden with a sense of the antique, the Rookery is a great choice for travelers who want a hotel with the atmosphere of Dickens' or Dr. Johnson's London." Full review
"Think wood fires and honour code open bar. Temptation incarnate."
8.0
"A grown-up boutique hotel on a quiet Smithfield lane, with 33 quirky rooms decked out in 18th-century colours, with antiques, glowing wood and modernised mad plumbing." Full review
Claridge's
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
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Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
From $472/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"One of London's finest hotels."
"Hip as it may be... Claridge's remains one of this city's exemplary grand hotels."
"The well-heeled have been meeting—and eating—at Claridge's for generations, and the tradition continues at... this super-glamorous London institution." Full review
"Claridge’s is sheer class and pure atmosphere, with its signature art deco redesign still simply dazzling." Full review
"Favored by the European aristocracy in the 19th century... Mayfair’s Art Deco jewel attracts showbusiness, glitterati, and corporate guests."
"In the exclusive Mayfair district, two blocks south of Oxford Street, Claridge's is among the most impressive of London's traditional deluxe hotels and a tribute to art-deco design." Full review
"Since 1853, Claridge's has served as the hallmark of hotel excellence."
"A classic that’s as popular now as it was in the 20’s, this spot in chichi Mayfair is the epitome of elegance." Full review
"Expect a lot from hotel of this standing, where Coco Chanel chic merges with attentive, impeccable service."
"This Mayfair grande dame has been hosting royalty, celebrities and other luxury lovers since the 19th century."