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
Great stay, incredible staff and location
We stayed at the Rubens last week and I would highly recommend it for anyone visiting London. We have a family of five, so had two rooms next to each other. The rooms were clean and comfortable and better than I expected. The temperature controls worked great (like to sleep with it cold, and it was unseasonable warm in London) and we could hear no city noise. Very comfortable bed. Breakfast each day was delicious and the service was professional and attentive. The entire staff made you feel welcome and they could not do enough for you. The doormen would run into traffic to make sure your cab or Uber pulled right to the front of the door. Everyone was friendly and attentive. I would like to specifically mention Jan (doorman) and Alicia (front desk) who went out of there way to make use feel welcome and attended to -- but the entire staff was amazing. The location of the Rubens is perfect. You can easily walk to Buckingham Palace (across the street and around the corner), Hyde Park and St. John's Park, Westminster Abby, the London Eye, the Churchill War Rooms, and Victoria Station -- which is key for the Underground circle and district lines as well as the tour bus terminal (5 min walk) so you can grab the bus to sites like Stonehenge or the Warner Bros. Harry Potter tour. We booked our stay through Costco Travel, which I thing provided some added value, but between the service, atmosphere, and comfort, I think it would be hard to beat The Rubens. Overall, I would definitely look to stay at The Rubens again if I return to London.
Pete K
Excellent
Excellent luxury hotel brilliant location and friendly professional staff. We will be back!
Nealfrancis
Great location and exceptional service
Our stay at the Rubens was exceptional due to the comfort location and excellent service.
Nomad07438719334 - Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Rubens at Buckingham Palace
Very good location and their service is excellent. Suggest having breakfast included with your room reservation. Quaint with lots of character.
larrys950 - Greenville, South Carolina
Excellent
Excellent service at every turn, nothing was too much trouble.
Helen 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
