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
Excellent Service - Value for money not often found in a Central London Hotel. Traditional decor, very comfortable.
An excellent hotel, well managed with first class customer service. From the moment of arrival and welcome at the door, the whole customer journey could not be faulted. The rooms are traditionally furnished and perhaps a little dated however the attention to detail and comfort of the bed, bedding and towels made up for any imperfections. On our many occasions of staying in London hotels at a mid-market level and being left disappointed, this hotel ticked all the boxes and we will become regular guests. Already looking to re-book for an August stay over.
Resort07316004652 - Mickleton, United Kingdom
Finest Staff in London
We had the most lovely time at this fantastic property. The staff - most especially Shristi and Pascal - is the warmest, friendliest, most knowledgeable team in London.
Climber59573488768
Great Staff, Hotel and location
My wife and I stayed at Ruben’s at the Palace for a birthday weekend. The staff were amazing, from the greeting by Jan at the main entrance and Sophie at reception. I could list many more. They couldn’t have been anymore welcoming and helpful. The location being right next to Buckingham Palace meant that we were very central and only used the tube once on this occasion. We will definitely be returning to this hotel!
Paddy G - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Fabulous hotel
We loved our second stay at Reuben’s at the Palace. This hotel is super dog friendly our small dog was allowed to sit with us while we had afternoon tea and was welcome at breakfast too. All the staff are very welcoming and friendly . Joe was very good with our dog. The lovely friendly greeting from Jan when we arrived and left makes your day. Our room was lovely . Breakfast was very nice and all the staff were friendly and helpful. I would definetely come back here and recommend this hotel to everyone.
JoRaw - Merseyside, United Kingdom
An absolute must!
We came up to town for the weekend as a belated Christmas present to ourselves and we’re so glad that we chose Ruben’s! What a beautiful hotel and the staff just could not do enough for you! The hotel is situated in a great location near to Buckingham Palace but also near to theatres, an abundance of restaurants and Victoria station. The river is within walking distance with Battersea Power Station just across the river and a short walk thereafter. Breakfast was superb. The room was compact but the bed was sooooo comfy! And our lasting memory will be the doorman, Jan, who, with his happy, smiling face, set us in good spirits every time we saw him! Thank you Jan!
Liz A - Wokingham
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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
