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
Welcoming hotel in a good location
Great location, welcoming atmosphere, great service and good food. We stayed for 2 nights. Our room was clean and comfortable, and reasonably quiet given it faced the main road. We had a pre-theatre meal in the New York Bar and breakfast the following morning. The food was good on both occasions although breakfast is a bit expensive (our daughter bought ours as a birthday treat.) The staff were friendly and helpful. I'd stay again.
annetteomm
Atmospheric Bar, Great Dining, and Brilliant Team
A wonderful, characterful hotel with fantastic staff who are so attentive and genuinely caring. There are some great spots to dine and enjoy a drink, and I’d highly recommend it for a special occasion or a lovely evening before the theatre. We loved the pre-theatre dining menu at The New York Bar, such an atmospheric spot with grand décor. The team truly go the extra mile to make your stay feel memorable, and you can’t beat the location!
Juliet W
Ten out of ten.
Wonderful stay @ The Rubens! Exceptional customer service by a welcoming and attentive staff. I will most certainly return and will recommend this hotel to family and friends. I have found my new home away from home in London. The location is excellent and the room was a great mix of comfort and luxury. The food was also outstanding. The highlight for me was the outstanding attention and care of the staff. They genuinely want their guests to enjoy their stay.
Jennifer W
Great service
Robert in the front door was incredible!!! I had amazing stay! Thank you ❤️
Nathally S
Business Meeting was seamless
From the initial enquiry the experience was great! Location was fab, the staff were excellent whilst we were having our meeting, very discrete and attentive at the same time. Food was good and the room was perfect.
Clare S
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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
