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
Amenities & Services
- Concierge
- Room Service
- Business Services
Reviews for The Rubens at the Palace
The Best Hot Chocolate
Excellent! An all-round lovely experience, especially from Bella and Rakhi, who took the greatest care of my Mum and me. From the welcome inside, to the delicious finger sandwiches with a variety of scrumptious fillings, and onto the exquisite dessert scones and cakes. Our individual requirements were expertly catered for; vegetarian for one, and gluten free for another. The food tasted of the highest standard. Bella's bespoke hot chocolates might just have been the highlight of our afternoon. Thank you for creating a beautiful time for my birthday XX
I6830MOnikkis
Exceptional Hotel, Even More Exceptional Staff
I truly can’t say enough good things about our stay at The Rubens at the Palace. The location is wonderful, but what really sets this hotel apart is the staff. They were absolutely spectacular and made our entire experience feel special from beginning to end. We were traveling as a family with three young children, and the little touches for kids were amazing. From their own check-in experience to the complimentary pastry experience, it was clear that the hotel genuinely thinks about how to make younger guests feel welcome, too. After Shristi brought our kids back from their time in the kitchen, my daughter excitedly announced that she needed to be back at work the next morning at 6 a.m.! She and her brother were absolutely thrilled, and it was one of those little vacation memories I know we'll be talking about for a long time. As a larger family, we booked two suites, and we were incredibly fortunate to have one of them upgraded to the King’s Suite. It was spectacular. We joked that we truly did feel like kings staying there! But as lovely as the hotel itself is, it really was the people who made our stay so memorable. Everyone we encountered was warm, gracious, and seemed genuinely interested in making sure our family had a wonderful time. The Rubens was one of the highlights of our trip to London. I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to return someday as I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to stay here again!
susanhJ7186ZL - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Lovely Hotel In A Perfect Location
We had a really lovely time staying at The Rubens At The Palace Hotel. It's a lovely comfortable hotel and the staff are very pleasant, friendly and accommodating. It's perfectly located for sightseeing in London and we would definitely recommend and would return.
LuLu322 - Chester, United Kingdom
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
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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
