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
Fabulous Cocktails 🍹
My friend and I treated ourselves to cocktails at Reubens during a day out in London. The whole experience was fabulous! All the staff were so attentive and nothing was too much trouble, we felt like VIPs. The Hotel Manager offered to show us a bedroom as he heard us expressing an interest in returning for a weekend stay and a cocktail masterclass! We really appreciated his time and are definitely planning a stay now we have seen how nice the rooms are!
Junie555 - Kent, United Kingdom
A sublime stay on Buckingham Palace Road in London at The Rubens
Red Carnation Hotels have perfected service in the hospitality sector, and specialise in creating an exceptional guest experience. Rubens epitomise this mantra and my stay was sublime. From check-in and staff learning my name, to the room, meals and overall experience - all top-class. They were even kind enough to go off and secure the sort of coffee I prefer! Stepping in off bustling Buckingham Palace Road into the calm, beautiful surroundings of Rubens is almost therapeutic. The breakfasts are particularly memorable.
Rob C - Cape Town, South Africa
One of the Best in the world.
Excellence beyond comparison. The staff were gracious and eternally helpful with all your needs. We definitely would recommend and stay again.
Sandra M
Comprehensive Care and Comfort
On a trip that was booked on a wing and a prayer, ending up at Ruben’s at the Palace was like striking gold. I cannot recommend this hotel, and their staff, enough. From the moment we walked in and until the car came to pick us up, it was such a warm and genuine welcome each time we came in and out the front doors. The location was ideal for our first time to the city, and however you can, find a way to work with Charlie. And Leo, Mohan, JT, Pascal, Evie, Eve and nearly every other person whose name tag I didn’t capture. Truly an experience that made our time in London so much more memorable.
Christina B
Excellent Hotel and customer Service
Exceptional customer service from the bar staff and hotel manager who went out of his way to accommodate us. Will definitely be returning to this wonderful hotel.
ian i - Rochester, 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
