The Rookery vs Apex City of London Hotel
Apex City of London Hotel and The Rookery Hotel are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Rookery Hotel scores slightly better than Apex City of London Hotel. The Rookery Hotel ranks #21 in London with recommendations from 12 sources including Concierge, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
The Rookery
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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
Rough Guide
Star
"A delightful little hideaway in trendy Clerkenwell. It’s as charming as can be."
Michelin Guide
"A row of charmingly restored 18C houses. Wood panelling, stone-flagged flooring, open fires and antique furniture."
Concierge
"Don't expect bellhops or a concierge—come here for the excellent location in one of the most evocative, Dickensian parts of London."
Fodor's
"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."
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Time Out
"Sister hotel to Hazlitt’s, the Rookery has long been something of a celebrity hideaway deep in Clerkenwell."
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Apex City of London Hotel
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1 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX
From $161 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"A swish hotel on a secluded City street near the Tower of London... service is superb."
Lonely Planet
"Business-focussed but close enough to the Tower to hear the heads roll, the Apex offers particularly enticing weekend rates, a gym, huge TVs, free wi-fi and a rubber ducky in every room."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district."
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Star Service
"This sleek modern and very affordable hotel may be situated within the financial district of the city, but it has some appeal to tourists as well."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located near Tower Bridge, the business district, and within walking distance of two underground stations—Tower Hill and Aldgate—the Apex caters to business and leisure travelers."
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