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
Amenities & Services
- Concierge
- Room Service
- Business Services
Reviews for The Rubens at the Palace
Great London Location
The first time I’ve reviewed a hotel & recommended it on the basis of the doormen (Jan) - always there, pleasant, helpful & welcoming. Hotel is kind of a larger boutique, traditional style - not the modern ‘Hilton-type’. Location is great- abutting the Buckingham Palace grounds. Overall great place to stay.
810kirkh - Detroit, Michigan
Five stars is not enough to show how much we enjoyed our stay at The Rubens!
Thank you for allowing me to give my comments and review of our stay at The Rubens at the Palace. Our visit was exceptional and far beyond our high expectations! We found this hotel to be elegant and inviting! The hotel decor combined with the hospitality of your staff made us feel like ROYALTY! My wife and I are still talking about how well-run was The Rubens hotel. Such a busy area but the room was very quiet and comfortable. The location across the street from Buckingham Palace grounds was ideal! The staff treated us with a professional respect, as if we were the most important people they had ever met. From the doormen to the restaurant and bar, everything was five-star treatment! Thanks directly hotel management for creating such a fantastic experience! We will never forget our exceptional visit at The Rubens at the Palace! Five-stars is not enough to show how much we enjoyed our stay!
Rob G - Fort Myers, Florida
An Unforgettable Stay in the Heart of London!
My husband and I recently spent four wonderful days at The Rubens at the Palace, and we couldn't have chosen a better place for our trip. From the moment we arrived, the doormen made us feel like royalty with their incredible warmth, professionalism, and genuine charm. That incredible first impression set the tone for our entire stay—the entire staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and always ready to go above and beyond to help us. The location is absolutely unbeatable. Being right across from the Royal Mews and Buckingham Palace meant we could walk to so many iconic sights, fantastic restaurants, and convenient transport links with total ease. Our four days here were truly special. We left with amazing memories and cannot wait to return. Highly recommended!
192marielam
A+ hotel - great place to stay
Wonderful place. Great location. Staff is remarkable. Beds are super comfortable.
Jeff H
A fantastic stay at The Rubens at the Palace
We had a fantastic stay at The Rubens at the Palace and honestly couldn’t fault the experience. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel incredibly welcome. The staff were outstanding — friendly, attentive and professional without ever being over the top. You really get the feeling that they genuinely care about their guests. The hotel itself is beautiful, with loads of character and a lovely traditional feel. The location is absolutely perfect, right opposite the Royal Mews and just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station. Our room was lovely, comfortable and spotlessly clean, and the whole hotel had a really relaxed and luxurious atmosphere. We also enjoyed the food and drinks during our stay, which were excellent. What really stood out for us, though, was the service. Everyone we dealt with went out of their way to make our stay special, and those little touches make a huge difference. We’ve stayed in quite a few hotels, but The Rubens is definitely one we’d happily return to. A beautiful hotel, fantastic location and, most importantly, genuinely brilliant staff. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back! ❤️
jonny5282 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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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
