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
First trip to the UK
We thought the hotel staff were excellent and very welcoming. Jan the doorman was so nice too! Our room was clean and very nice. The bed was comfortable as well. Location was good for us, as we walked and used the underground a lot. Great trip.
John D
Amazing staff!
The service at the Rubens is next to none! Such a warm and welcoming staff, fantastic food and close to everything! I would highly recommend this hotel and will absolutely stay here again on my next visit!
Meghan F - St. John's, Canada
Easter Weekend Perfection
From check in to check out, everything was five star service. I requested Easter baskets for my children since we stayed over Easter weekend. Sophie beyond delivered, catering to my children’s individual interests. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable with the staff ensuring we came back to lovely treats every night. We will definitely make a return visit someday.
Chiobecca
The Rubens at the Palace was like stepping into a fairytale!
Our stay at The Rubens at the Palace was like stepping into a fairytale! The place is absolutely amazing, beautiful, elegant, and full of charm. The service was beyond wonderful. We loved every moment, especially the warm smiles from the staff, they truly make you feel at home. We didn’t want to leave! Raj, in particular, was amazing, he was the first to welcome us and the last to say goodbye. If we return to London, there’s no doubt, we’re staying here again!
Ola A
A Royal Week in London
Stayed 5 nights at this wonderful hotel. We very much enjoyed our stay. Everyone that worked there was so kind and courteous. We felt like we were part of an extended family away from our home in Arizona. We we able to easily access different attractions in London and environs via the Victoria Station underground
Marcus W
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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
