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
Exceptional
The room was fabulous. The pillows were so soft & so comfortable that I had the best nights sleep and the bedding was so soft & silky. The decor was great& it felt like the room was soundproof. We Had cookies & complimentary water every day. The location of the hotel was fabulous as I was attending the Royal Garden Party in Buckingham Palace & Ruben’s was a short walk away from the Palace. On the evening of the Royal Garden party I had a lovely note & cakes from the hotel making my stay even more special. Excellent location near Palsce & Victoria. Lovely ambience & decor. The staff were excellent and the doorman Robert was exceptionally fantastic. On the date we were leaving he got a taxi for myself & my friend. He opened the doors took our suitcases and put them in the taxi. Exceptional service . The whole experience at this hotel made our stay even more special. Would definitely love to return there again in the future.
Teresa V
Exceptional experience!
From the moment we walked in the door till the moment we left on the last day, everything about this place was truly wonderful! Staff were all very kind, friendly and helpful. The restaurant food was really good. The bar area is quaint and quiet. The rooms were clean and nice and a bit larger than others I had stayed in in London. My husband and I took two of my adult children. It was my daughter‘s birthday, and as soon as that was mentioned someone on the staff told her happy birthday every day. This hotel is in a very good location. I would definitely recommend a stay there.
rebeccaw150 - Mobile, Alabama
Attending Garden Party and celebrating 40th wedding anniversary.
Excellent stay and very convenient for attending a Garden Party. We were also celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and were upgraded on arrival. The room was extremely clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were all very professional, helpful, and kind. They all seemed to know why we were staying at The Rubens and were very interested in our experience at Buckingham Palace. The staff really go out of their way to make your stay special. Dined in the English Grill and New York Bar, both of which were excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
56jen - Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at The Rubens. Every staff member we met was kind and helpful. Our room was beautiful and the included breakfast was delicious. The location was great - so easy to get to Victoria Station and if a cab was needed, the doorman was always happy to hail one for us. Would highly recommend
Caryl W
Frank is a delight
We were gifted a whisky tasting experience at The Rubens. The experience itself was great - from the whisky, to the food, and setting - but our host Frank was worth the price of admission alone. Frank's kindness, knowledge, and old-fashioned charm were the highlight by far.
joshc611
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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
