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 great experience at The Rubens
It was my first time at The Rubens, and it was such a great experience! The festive atmosphere was lovely, the breakfast excellent, and the room comfortable, stylish, and quiet (I stayed on the first floor facing the street, and it was still very peaceful). All the staff were incredibly helpful and looked after us brilliantly. Thank you to Joe, Leo, and the rest of the Rubens team for taking such good care of us. I’d definitely recommend this hotel!
erolfa1 - London, United Kingdom
Best Afternoon Tea experience
We visited Rubens for our fourth Champagne Afternoon tea at the weekend. What a stunning experience, as usual. From the moment you walk through the door you are made to feel so very special. The staff are truly amazing and the hotel is to die for. We had a bad experience on the way to the hotel having to fight our way through a demonstration. We were a little frazzled to say the least. We spoke to Kamal , Afternoon Tea Assistant Manager just to check on our table, explaining what had happened, and he couldnt have been kinder. He led us to the bar and produced two complimentary glasses of Champagne to calm our nerves!!!! The Afternoon Tea was gorgeous. We were served by Rebecca, who was absolutely charming, so attentive and polite , and Kamal made sure we had everything we needed. We are always thrilled to go to Rubens, and always sad to leave. A truly beautiful hotel. Thank you so much Kamal and Rebecca.
suef734 - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
The most personal hotel
It always feels like visiting friends when staying at Ruben’s. The warmest welcome and friendliest people working there. You never feel invisible, and you’re never just one in the crowd.
pauline89johansson - Kristinehamn, Sweden
Royal Opera House and shopping.
Excellent stay, always feel welcomed by lovely staff, the bar with a singer is always great pleasure to visit, thank you.
Ray C - London, United Kingdom
Welcoming
Charlie, Joe, Adam, and all the staff made our stay the best it could have been in London. We would recommend this Hotel to everyone interested in visiting London.
Madison H
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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
