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
Amazing! Jan is the best
The hotel service was incredible! Jan was so helpful, accommodating, and kind. Will be coming back every time we visit London!
maggie r
Great family-friendly hotel
Stayed here for four nights with a family of four, in two adjourning rooms. Service was amazing, the staff were super friendly and helpful, and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Location is great - we could see Buckingham Palace from our rooms, stroll through St James Park in the morning, and walk to places like Westminster Abbey. (Traffic could be tricky when using cabs because they sometimes close off roads around the palace, but guess that's the cost of having a hotel in the middle of everything.) Would definitely recommend.
Charles P
Wonderful Experience and Location
Wonderful experience. GREAT location directly across the street from the Mews Entrance to Buckingham Palace (the daily entry spot for all employees and visitors and the spot from which the King enters and exits). Had an upgraded King room which was wonderful. The New York Bar off the lobby is great. Most helpful concierges we have ever encountered. GREAT staff and accommodations.
MoonPalaceMember - Tampa, Florida
Great stay!
The hotel is very charming and all staff are very kind especially Jan the door man who helped us a ton throughout the week.
Ellee T
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe the Rubens!
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe the staff and hotel of The Rubens at the Palace. From the first moment approaching the steps of the hotel through the entire 6 night stay the experience was excellent. The staff is always present and easily approachable. They went out of their way to help and make sure we had the best vacation possible. The Hotel masterfully blends Victorian design and charm with modern conveniences and comforts. The rooms are large and well adorned. The public areas are charming and inviting. Breakfast is delicious and open at convenient hours. We dined at several of the restaurants on-site and were blown away with the service and food. The room rate is inline with other 5-star hotels, but in the end we feel it was actually a huge value! The experience of staying at the Rubens turned our time in the hotel into a highlight of our vacation. We cannot imagine staying anywhere else in London. Thank you to the whole team at the Rubens.
Todd B
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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
