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The Rookery vs The Ampersand Hotel

The Rookery Hotel and The Ampersand Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Rookery Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Ampersand Hotel. The Rookery Hotel comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 12 sources such as Concierge, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.

The Rookery
The Rookery
8 / 10
12 Peter's Lane, Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DS
From $130 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"A delightful little hideaway in trendy Clerkenwell. It’s as charming as can be."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A row of charmingly restored 18C houses. Wood panelling, stone-flagged flooring, open fires and antique furniture."
Concierge 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 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
Time Out Time Out
"Sister hotel to Hazlitt’s, the Rookery has long been something of a celebrity hideaway deep in Clerkenwell." Full review
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The Ampersand Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel
8 / 10
10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
From $285 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"The hotel follows a scientific beat in its design ethos, incorporating themes from botany, astronomy and music that are reflective of the numerous museums in this part of town." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"At the Ampersand Hotel, guests will find 111 thoughtfully decorated boutique rooms and suites in several varieties and styles."
Zagat Zagat
"The eclectic decor in this modern Kensington boutique hotel melds luxury with eccentric chic, with room themes inspired by local landmarks such as the Natural History Museum."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A sense of style emanates from every surface of this sumptuous hotel in the heart of Kensington." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Housed in the old Norfolk Hotel building, a light, fresh and bubbly feel fills the new Ampersand." Full review
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