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
All personnel were excellent
Excellent service all help was fantastic Food was wonderful Location was central to all Victoria station was just a few blocks Away and easy to access
Arthur H
Wonderful Experience
Excellent service and staff. Great location. The staff was so helpful. Could not do enough for you to make you feel welcome.
Eileen H
We had a great time!!
I can't say enough great things about the Rubens. The staff are AMAZING! Especially Shristi, who went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. The attention to detail is amazing, as is, the cleanliness. It is very easy to get around because Victoria station is right around the corner. Also, many buses are available nearby. We look forward to our next stay. Thank you all!!
chrisv409 - East Boothbay, Maine
Nice short break
Great stay in London, with lovely friendly and attentive staff. Robert who helped us with our bags was particularly helpful and went out of his way to ensure we were looked after. Recommend this as a place for a short stay in London.
Trip52382671449
Such a lovely hotel!!!
I can't say enough about this lovely place. The staff were all so personble and eager to help with anything we needed! I had a "cozy double" room that was ample in size and even had a little seating area. Great location for everything-could walk many places and Victoria Station was right around the corner.
Adventure12558725422
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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
