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
Impeccable service, great accommodations, amazing food and drinks, and great location
We were in London for a family wedding The service at the Ruben was impeccable, from the check in process, concierge services, dinning choices, bar/lounge, to the catering services. The porters were always a welcome smile full of personality. We were assisted by one of the managers, Adam, throughout our stay adding that extra touch of attention to detail. Robert was always immediately at our service, handling bags and even securing us a table at the Curry House restaurant which was booked. Our bartender Simone was friendly from the start while remaining professional. He remembered my drink of choice, Belvedere dry martini with olives and had it ready at a moments notice. They created a home away from home. We will certainly be back.
Jet39653324858
LOVE IT
Great hospitality and the breakfast ! Gives all the royal vibe. ❤️ thank you to the team for our first visit to London being so great. Hopefully next time we can come back.
varnika s
exceptional service. They made us feel special
From the very beginning, they made us feel very special and everybody that we came in contact with from the room service was amazing. We just had the afternoon tea and it was by far the best we have ever had everybody that worked inside the lounge for the day was exceptional.
Sept19kim - Magnolia, Delaware
Perfect place to stay!!
Rubens is truly special! The entire staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Maribel P - Poughkeepsie, New York
Excellent stay
Excellent stay as always and staff always go above and beyond!! So friendly
Kendra T
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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
