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
A Royal Week in London
Stayed 5 nights at this wonderful hotel. We very much enjoyed our stay. Everyone that worked there was so kind and courteous. We felt like we were part of an extended family away from our home in Arizona. We we able to easily access different attractions in London and environs via the Victoria Station underground
Marcus W
An amazing stay
Had an amazing stay, the staff are so friendly and helpful. Bedding, towels, bathrobes all luxury. Also gave us a birthday cake with a message. So handy for the theatre, walked back along The Mall. Great location and will definitely stay again. The doorman always had a smile on his face.
Sarah O
Golden Wedding Anniversary
We had our 2nd stay here last week to celebrate our Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversary. As before, it was simply wonderful. Very attentive and friendly staff, which made a very memorable experience. A delicious, gluten-free, chocolate cake was left in our room. The hotel is very conveniently situated for travel, theatres and attractions. A very positive experience. Thank you to everyone involved in our 4 day break and we hope to be back again soon.
suegreathead
A special stay for a birthday treat
Gorgeous boutique hotel near to Buckingham Palace, booked as a special birthday treat and it did not disappoint! A delicious chocolate birthday cake was left in the room, which was spacious and comfortable and in a great location. It was a really special stay.
Companion663315
Old English Charm!
Everyone at this property was amazing! Everyone works together to allow for a great experience staying here. The location is perfect right by the Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Rail Line. The breakfast was great as was the service. If you're looking for old English charm this is the place for you. A huge shout out to Robert, our door man. Very nice young man!
Sally P - Blue Ridge, 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
