The Rubens at the Palace

London, England

Vibe: Ivy League
Style: Opulent
Who For: The Cognoscenti, The Traditionalist, The Hybrid

A pre-war hotel overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace stands on grounds that were once home to Queen Anne’s love interest

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The Rubens at the Palace 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS, London, England
Nearest Airport: LHR

October 21, 2016 for 3 nights for 2 adults.

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$228/nt*

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Accolades

Readers' Choice Awards, #14 Top 35 Hotels in the British Isles Condé Nast Traveler

Highlights

Eight Royal Rooms on a private wing take design cues from the reigns of past monarchs

Family-style suites and special extras earn The Rubens accolades from Travel + Leisure as one of Europe’s top-five family-friendly hotels

Tuck into gourmet English fare with a gratis South African wine tasting at 2 AA Rosette-awarded The Library

Complimentary pass to nearby gym and partner provided if needed for tennis, golf or cycling

Near the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey

Ranked as one of the world’s best hotels by Travel + Leisure

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Overview

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.

Ideal Day

Greet the day with a morning stroll across the gardens. Stop by the Queen’s Gallery, which displays many of the best works from the Royal Family’s personal collection. Roam Westminster, but be back in time for high tea – from the lounge you’ll see the Queen’s stables and maybe even catch a glimpse of passing pageantry. As evening progresses, settle into an armchair by a crackling fire and savor a plate of grilled Dover sole with chive and butter sauce.

Amenities

161 Rooms, Suites & Apartments
Individually Designed Rooms
Pillow Menu
Chauffeur Service
Pet Concierge
Beauty Salon
Champagne Bar
Lounge
Afternoon Tea
Nearby Gym & Pool Access
Bike Tours
Cultural Tours
Children's Amenities
Baby Amenities
Wedding Specialist