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
Lovely stay
We’ve had a great stay at The Ruben’s, from check in to check out we were made to feel exceptionally welcome. The service across the hotel was excellent and we can highly recommend the cocktails in the Leopard Bar!
Dara M
Very nice stay
We had a great time. Service was remarkable and the staff is very nice and accommodating. Hotel is in a very good location.
Eric S
London and the Rubens were delightful!
We enjoyed our stay! We especially enjoyed interacting with Jan and the other doormen! The men at the concierge counter were also helpful!
Gerald N
Exceptional Hospitality
After staying on the outskirts of London it was a welcome change to call The Rubens home for a few days. Each time I entered or left the hotel it felt like home because of Jan’s sincere and warm welcome or ‘have a wonderful day’ parting encouragement. The front desk staff and bellmen were equally kind and helpful, particularly Robert. Thank you, gentlemen, for making me feel welcome and cared for. Mr. Robert
Bob F
Very pleasant hotel experience
We had a lovely experience at The Rubens at the Palace. It had old world charm and wonderful customer service. Joe, our receptionist, was terrific from the moment we arrived and helped make our stay very pleasant. Our room was clean and comfortable. We loved having tea every afternoon in the hotel as well as dinner in The English Grill. Jan, the doorman was always pleasant and so helpful to us. He greeted us with a big smile each day. The hotel was in the heart of the city and walking distance to many sights. Such a wonderful place to stay during our time in London.
Lisa Z
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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
