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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.
The Rubens at the Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Road
London, England
SW1W 0PS
Nearest Airport: LHR
The whole place is excellent, the afternoon tea was superb better than the ritz or savoy and no fuss over dress, the grille in the evening was even better the french waiter preparing our beef tarter and Dover sole with such a deft touch and precision was a sight to behold, all in all a wonderful experience we will be back
David M
Excellent stay thanks to impeccable service, fine restaurant and pretty Christmas decor. The rooms are completely soundproof with nicely upholstered walls. Great weekend experience.
Daniele R
I booked a stay for my partners 'postponed' 60th birthday celebrations, i booked direct with the hotel for a 3 night stay, the whisky tasting and a meal at the curry room. We had a fabulous stay, the room was perfect, very comfy and quiet. Our whisky tasting was really enjoyable and Frank was great. The food at the hotel was superb, with a good choice of breakfast options, great to meet Chloe who looked after us very well, and the curry room was outstanding. We really felt very cared for by every staff member and they couldn't do enough for us.
ambersmith123
I wanted a special place known to do Christmas well for my first time in London. The Reubens at the Palace understood the assignment! The hotel beautifully blends historic architecture with modern amenities, offering warm and homey vibes. Our room was uniquely and tastefully decorated like a palace guest room with a modern bathroom. It was clean and we heard absolutely no noise from other guests, even with a pretty full hotel the weekend before Christmas. The staff were phenomenal to us our entire stay, specifically Robert at the door, and Alicja and Shristi at reception. Robert is a hidden gem in plain sight. He takes his duties of greeting and assisting guests seriously, but he does it in the most authentic and welcoming way. If he isn't genuinely this nice of a human, he can add great actor to his great photographer award. He went out of his way to make sure we got the perfect photo for us to treasure as a memory. Location was wonderful with plenty of shopping, dining, and tourist attractions nearby. When you walk out the front door, you are directly across the road from The Mews at Buckingham. We didn’t take advantage of any of the dining options at the hotel, but I cannot possibly imagine the quality and experience being anything less than what we experienced overall. The Reubens at the Palace offers a great value for a luxury experience in London. We will definitely stay here again if we get another opportunity to travel to London.
Amanda B
From the minute we arrived we where greeted like family . The welcome they give you makes you feel like your at home. Its and old hotel with all the charm of a fairytale. People in London in general where extremely nice . We had a great stay and we are planning our return . Location is perfect if you like a stroll to big ben or buckingham palace. Worth every pound. A Big Thank you to the staff for making us Americans feel welcome.
Rick M - naples, United States
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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