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
Beautiful boutique hotel
Rubens at the Palace is a beautiful boutique hotel. The rooms are cozy but the bed was extremely comfortable. The service in all areas was exceptional. The location is great-a few minutes from the front of Buckingham Palace, St James Park, or the Victoria Underground Station. We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend!
lsgoodman66 - Vernon Hills, Illinois
Worth it
It was a really nice stay with helpful staff.
Iswaren M
Top quality restaurant and amazing staff
I’ve been to the English Grill restaurant for two work dinners in the last year and I will be going back. The food has been great and the setting allows for serious conversation - not too loud. The staff were attentive and friendly. The manager Adam even gifted my boss a teddy bear when he found out he had recently become a dad!
Joel S
Great location, strong attention to service and guest detail, highly recommend!
The Rubens at the Palace is luxury, but inviting. From the moment we arrived, the staff were attentive to the needs of two very weary travelers. While check-in was not until 3PM, they were able to expedite the cleaning of our room so that we could rest. The entire stay, staff asked how we are doing, if we needed anything, and were very helpful with recommendations and any needs that we had. The location itself is perfect, and feels like the right fit between all the significant attractions (Buckingham Palace, the Parks, Soho, Parliament, etc. Overall the rooms are clean and bright, and the right size for travelers. The hotel is immaculate and you expect to get the value for what you spend.
Dante T
Great Spot !
The staff at the hotel are fantastic! Service is impeccable. Location is great. Can walk to so many places. Had High Tea and it was perfect. I was so impressed. The rooms are smaller than expected and the bathroom is very small. But was not in the room much. oh and the doorman and the concierge Taylor were the best. They made every day special!
Sherpa821134
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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
