The Rubens at the Palace
London, England
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About the Hotel
The Rubens at the Palace is the closest you'll get to a sleepover with the Queen without a state visit invitation. The hotel is directly across from the royal residence on property that enjoys a colorful past – the Duke of Buckingham lived here in the 1600s, followed by an apothecary and a Court dressmaker. The Rubens, which was built in 1912, housed the Polish army during WWII and gave respite to exiled Charles de Gaulle. The hotel's decadent – and often equally colorful – rooms and suites are a comfortable home base in the epicenter of London.
Location
The Rubens at the Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Road
London, England
SW1W 0PS
Nearest Airport: LHR
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Dining Room
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Concierge
- Chauffeur Service
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Luxury Linens
- Luxury Bath Amenities
- Activities
- Bike Tours
- Cultural Tours
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Family
- Children's Amenities
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Train Station
- Art Galleries
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Parks
- Theatres
- Public Transportation
- Monuments
- Interests
- City
- Culture & Arts
- Signature Perks
Reviews for The Rubens at the Palace
Perfect Birthday Break
Fabulous hotel in a prime location. Spent the weekend at this lovely hotel to celebrate my birthday. Our room was beautiful, the breakfast was delicious and the drinks we had in the bar were lovely. Such a warm and welcoming hotel, Charlie and his team went above and beyond to make our stay as perfect as possible. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel for anyone, it’s perfect for families, couples and business travellers and is very different to a lot of city hotels. We had a lovely stay at this beautiful hotel.
Sarah D
Great location with caring and attentive staff
Our second visit to the Ruben’s hotel within six months with my wife, son and fiancé. A great location for visiting the area around Buckingham palace and also for seeing Hamilton at the Victoria theatre. Caring and attentive staff with excellent food served in the English Grill restaurant. Would recommend if you are looking for a traditional and friendly London hotel
gerry p - Braunston, United Kingdom
Could do better!!
Went for afternoon tea for my grandson's 13th birthday. The food was absolutely delicious and the hotel was gorgeous. My only criticism is the service was awful! The food and tea were served well and also the first glass of champagne. However we were forgotten after this! Not once did anyone serve drinks or move the plates for us to get out of our seats. I'm certainly not a snob but a £150 for a bottle of champagne and a 15% service charge I expect much better service!!
MeK63 - London, United Kingdom
Delightful Hotel
What a delightful hotel, in a wonderful location - close to many sights. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was lovely with a view of the Royal Mews. The Leopard Room was a great spot for an afternoon cocktail. I'll be happy to return!
lindasF6497BJ - San Francisco, California
Highly recommend
The Rubens is a haven of calm in a busy city like London. We were welcomed by a lovely doorman and relaxed as soon as we walked through the door. All the staff we encountered were friendly and professional. Charlie on reception could not have been more helpful at check-in. We would definitely stay there again.
Sue H - Alton, United Kingdom
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We were simply blown away by every single detail.
-M. Otai
I just returned from an amazing 6 nights at The Rubens. My trip was for business and at the last minute, I had to bring my baby along. This worried me greatly, but thanks to the wonderful staff of the hotel, my week went off without a hitch. The staff couldn't have been any kinder, more helpful, or professional. From the moment we arrived, special attention was paid to the baby and any assistance I needed. There is no doubt that I will be returning to this hotel. It has won a special place in my heart.
-Dr. K. Greene
Our package at the Rubens at the Palace let my mother and me live like a queen. From the flowers in the room, the beautiful suite, the daily high tea, the staff - everything was a deluxe vacation opportunity. My previous vacations to London pale in comparison to this experience.
-P. Conway
I stayed at the hotel and found it to be delightful. It was a good, central location with comfortable, well-appointed rooms. The staff was outstanding, and the food was quite good. I would definitely stay there again!
-L. Read
I can't say enough about the amazing service at the hotel. Everyone was so friendly and helpful whenever we had questions or needed help. The concierge was wonderful and went out of his way to come check on us and see how our day our was turning out. It made us feel very welcome and almost like family! The room was very comfortable, the food in the bar was great, service was amazing. We'll stay here again!
-K. O'Brien
