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
Great location, warm welcome and excellent breakfast
I recently stayed at The Rubens at the Palace and had a truly lovely experience. Although my visit was brief, it was exactly the rest I needed, and I’m already looking forward to returning later this year. From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel incredibly welcome. My colleague and I were so grateful for the early check-in and the complimentary room upgrade - such a thoughtful touch that really set the tone for our stay. The location is fantastic, making it easy to enjoy London’s highlights. We spent our evenings at meetings and events, and on returning to the hotel, it was a pleasure to come back to such a calm and comfortable environment. Breakfast at the hotel was a real highlight - highly recommend the pistachio French toast, paired with a ginger shot, which was the perfect way to start the day after a busy evening. Despite having a packed schedule waiting for us back home, the peace and quiet of the Rubens over those two nights provided a perfect reset. Thank you to the whole team for such a warm and memorable stay - I look forward to visiting again soon.
Gillian M
Ambiance, Luxury, and Elegance
The Reubens is an Edwardian-style hotel with all the ambiance, luxury, and elegance we expected! The entire staff was excellent and seemed to be at our beck and call. The amazing JT manned the concierge desk! There was never a question or a task that he couldn’t find an answer to or a remedy for. The location was close to all the sites we visited.
Timothy M
100% service
Lovely classic hotel right next to Buckingham Palace mews. Service amazing.
Flyer787852
Staff are fantastic
From arrival, during your stay, in and out of Reception all staff are very welcoming & helpful. I have been in hotels around the world but I have never known such lovely genuinely welcoming staff. I was also quite unwell during my stay. The staff rang checking I was okay & asking if they could be of any assistance. Will happily stay here again. Thank you 🤗
Mich K
Brilliant 3 nights in Rubens at the Palace
Fantastic hotel - the rooms were lovely, the food was great and all of the team are so friendly and helpful.
Lynsey G
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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
