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
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
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Wonderful hotel. Wonderful location, wonderful staff. Wonderful food. Couldn't ask for more on our trip to London! And the management is constantly checking in with you to ensure your satisfaction.
Pete P - Chicago, Illinois
Great hotel and exceptional service!
I’m based in the U.S. and returned once again to host an event at The Rubens. They consistently provide a wonderful atmosphere and experience. I enjoy my stay every time. All the details were on point, communication was quick and easy, and the dining experience was excellent. The location is convenient and easy for guests commuting to the event. Highly recommend!
Abigail O
Excellent accommodations!
I stayed at The Rubens with friends in early October. Our four night stay was perfect in every way. Staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions for everything from dining options to theater choices and sites we shouldn’t miss. The hotel itself was easy to navigate and conveniently located in London. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Rubens at Buckingham Palace and would certainly stay again! Thanks to Amy Powless of SmartFlyer NYC for suggesting this gem!
mother1234567
Lovely Visit
Having recently visited this amazing hotel, I would like to thank everyone that looked after us from, the entrance, front of house, to everyone we encountered. The hotel is beautiful and staff are great, as is the food and location! We had a lovely time and would highly recommend the hotel if you are visiting London.
Dara M - London, 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
