The RookeryvsOne Aldwych
Both The Rookery Hotel and One Aldwych are rated highly by experts. On balance, One Aldwych is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Rookery Hotel. One Aldwych comes in at 92 with recommendations from 19 publications such as Hideaway Report, Michelin Guide and Zagat.
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." Full review
Tablet18.9
"Each one of its bedrooms is unique, and named for characters from the Rookery’s lawless days, not just professionals but criminals and prostitutes as well." Full review
Time Out "Sister hotel to Hazlitt’s, the Rookery has long been something of a celebrity hideaway deep in Clerkenwell." Full review
DK Eyewitness "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."
Gayot "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."
Frommer's "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
Not For Tourists "Think wood fires and honour code open bar. Temptation incarnate."
One Aldwych Rough Guide Michelin Guide Concierge Fodor's
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1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
From $356/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "One of London’s most established designer hotels... sleek and contemporary."
Michelin Guide "A stylish hotel with lots of artwork... Impressive leisure facilities."
Concierge "This ever-hip turn-of-the-21st-century luxe boutique has... details... every hotel should master."
Fodor's "An Edwardian building, with an artsy lobby and understated blend of contemporary and classic, provides pure, modern luxury in a great location for theaters and shopping." Full review
Lonely Planet "One Aldwych is an upbeat hotel with 105 rooms and modern art throughout." Full review
Tablet19.2
"The London hotel scene these days is all flash interiors and decadent comforts, a sort of arms race of bold design and lavish luxuries." Full review
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But only the most perverse architectural fetishist would choose a hotel for its facade; more relevant is the fact that the public spaces are just chic enough without screaming for attention, and the rooms are minimalist without seeming cheap, with large beds and plush furniture making up for their (London-standard) less than palatial size.
Time Out "You only have to push through the front door and enter the breathtaking Lobby Bar to know that you’re in for a treat." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A grand contemporary hotel in former Edwardian newspaper offices. Impressive details include original art and tarazzo-stone bathrooms with heated floors and mini TVs."
Insight Guides "Smart and stylish, One Aldwych has an excellent location a stone’s throw from theatreland and Covent Garden."
Star Service "Adjacent to the Strand, near the foot of Waterloo Bridge and next door to the Lyceum Theatre, around the corner from the more commercial Waldorf Hilton, this location couldn't be better." Full review
