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
Sweet service
Really nice customer service, tasty sweets, and Robert the bellhop is truly delightful.
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I WOULDN’T STAY ANYWHERE ELSE IN LONDON!
I have had the pleasure of staying at Rubens at the Palace several times and I wouldn’t stay anywhere else. The historic hotel is beautifully preserved and decorated with lovely and extremely comfortable rooms that highlight the magnificent city of London and is literally just down the road from Buckingham Palace. The wonderful staff is made up of the kindest, most welcoming and professional people you could hope for. There’s always a smile and a helping hand. The fabulous breakfasts are prepared by top-notch chefs and the High Tea is beautifully presented and is a very special treat you should experience at the Rubens. I highly recommend Rubens at the Palace for a great experience in this most exciting city!
Rissa B
Great service
Excellent service especially from lobby attendant Robert who carried my heavy awkward bag all the way around the block when our airport taxi driver had to park far away.
Anthony W
Period Charm in a fantastic location.
The Rubens is an old world charm hotel in a perfect location with impeccable service. By London standards the rooms are spacious and clean and the beds are comfortable. With the doorman to greet you and a variety of dining spaces, from the beamed bar, to the tea room to the lovely dining room it feels like a scene from a period movie in the best sense. Given the prices of rooms that we booked across Europe, we found this to be a great value for the location, amenities and service.
Kathy C - Rockport, Massachusetts
A wonderful place to stay great location.
We had a wonderful stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Hotel is also Britain situated in a great location.
Elaine G
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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
