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
Loved the Royal Rubens
The location and room were wonderful but, the standout for us was the excellence of service we received from every member of the team at the Rubens. The surroundings are beautiful. Blown glass chandeliers, wallpaper with brocade trim, all in excellent repair. Even the changing table in the restroom was solid wood with polished brass inlay. But the staff. They made our stay so very enjoyable. In these days of “self service” everything, we relished being so well taken care of during our week at the Rubens. Front door, desk, dining and housekeeping all made us feel like royalty. I have traveled and enjoyed service in many places. The Rubens is a gem! We had breakfast daily. Beautiful dishes with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Our favorite little treat was the pitcher of “ginger shots” in the self serve continental section. With accompanying cut crystal shot glasses! And the location cannot be beat. Minutes away from Victoria Station, St James Park, and many of the famous sights of Westminster. We loved the strolls along the tree lined trails. Magical!
Dorothy T
Exceptional Service and Food!
The Rubens at the Palace gets top billing for service! Service is exceptional! Robert from Brazil aims to please- he ensured we were comfortable in our room and also lent us a ready hand with our heaving shopping baggage. That kind of spirit makes one feel welcome and cared for. We also saw that in Simone’ for our afternoon cream tea; as well as in Mia, Mihai, Beatrice and everyone at the breakfast service. Joe at the reception helped us with many logistical tips. Rebecca and Vinoy served earnestly with a smile at the bar. Sadiq at the reception was always warm. Jan the doorman was ever gracious, helpful and enthusiastic! The breakfast was tastefully made and delicious. We are very happy with our stay!! Thank you for a most comfortable and enjoyable experience!!!
Yoshilpa - Phoenix, Arizona
Relaxing afternoon tea
Lovely afternoon tea very close to Buckingham Palace. The window seats allowed you to look out onto the road. Wide choice of tea, sandwiches and scones lovely with exceptional lemon curd! The sweets were nice but a bit too sweet for me and I wished we were told that we could have more sandwiches and scones before we finished however I know this for next time and there will be a next time because I’ve just spotted a great deal! Nice to have live pianist and the service was impeccable.
Kenge1 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Outstanding Stay
Third time to stay at the Rubens - This last trip we spent a week and it was perfect. The room was just what I asked for since I was with my Daughter. The meals we had were great at their various restaurants. but the service and staff were the best. They were always pleasant, helpful and met every need - they were exceptional. The hotel is great because it if centrally located and near Buckingham - I love it. Mrs. Oliphant-Woodward - Texas
louo801 - Spring Branch, Texas
The Rubens, a place to stay
The Rubens At The Palace, is a beautiful hotel. Located close to Buckingham Palace and the tube. Queen rooms are small, but King rooms are spacious. Shristz and TJ helped to ensure our stay was memorable. Morning breakfast choices were ample. Best French toast ever! Highly recommended this hotel.
Regina S - Santa Clara, 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
