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
- Featured Amenities & Services
- Concierge
- Dining
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Dining Room
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- 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
Lovely place to stay in London
Very good service, clean and good atmosphere.
Ann-Cathrine Ni... S
Cocktails and Small Plates at the New York Bar
My friend and I had cocktails and small plates last week at Rubens. We couldn't fault the attentiveness of the staff. The flavours and taste of the food were delicious - a particular favourite was the chicken. I'd highly recommend the New York Bar at Rubens for a night out.
EstherEdinburgh
The Rubens at the Palace set the Bar of Excellence High
The Rubens was lovely accommodations from the moment Pascal opened the door. Joe and Sophie’s Customer Service at the front desk was extraordinary. It was an incredible stay where every detail that I requested was fulfilled. The decor and the attention to detail for the comfort of the guests was exactly like the photos. The location in the Victoria area was steps away from the palace and also the tube which was very convenient. Whenever I’m in London, I will be staying at the Ruben‘s❣️
Victoria L - Houston, Texas
They’re thieves
We stayed with our family at the Ruben..… it was nice and clean…BUT, I got hurt getting out of a metal chair the second night.. I’m 82 and take blood thinner’s…I bled on the bed and mattress with no fault of mine… you can’t control your bleeding…I had my cut wrapped real well but it bled through….cleaning lady assured me she had gotten the blood cleaned up so I didn’t think anything else about it… we stayed several more nights… when we checked out and looked at our bill, they had charged us 1040.00 dollars for the Mattress… we argued with them and even talked to the manager but they would not give our money back…I would definitely advise NO ONE TO STAY THERE!!!!!!! Many people that stay there after paying for their trip cannot afford the extra expense… they said they charged us because it was bodily fluids… it cannot be helped if you sleep on a bed to leave some type of bodily fluids… again DO NOT STAY AT THE RUBEN HOTEL because every person leaves behind “bodily fluids”…and you might get charged for a mattress!!!! J. Purvis
John P
Best hotel experience
Excellent concierge Taylor Masters, doorman Traves, Robert made our stay very comfortable
Sightsee22471742855 - California
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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
