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
Amazing experience and highly recommend
The rubens at the palace it's really a place to stay in London ! We stayed there with my fiance 3 nights, and it was really delightful, the personal at the reception is really kind, such as the team at the restaurant and breakfast. They also always answered our emails. We chose the "room double royal mews view" and everything was nice, with nice view, really pretty, clean and everything that we were expecting. We came for a special occasion and the personnal was really taking care of us and did their best for us ! They even prepare a congratulations cake for us ! We highly recommend this hotel and if we come back to London we will for sure choose rubens at the palace again 😀
sarah B
I highly recommend Rubens at the Palace. The welcome, check in and room were all exceptional.
Rubens at the Palace exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The service was exceptional - especially for my coeliac granddaughter’s birthday which was made so special for her. Thank you everyone!
Wanderlustful34
Traditional Welcoming Charm
We have been staying at The Rubens as a family for around 35 years now, and whilst we have seen many changes over the years we still enjoy the traditional charm and welcoming atmosphere of this lovely hotel. All of the staff are kind and friendly. Hotel Manager Leo in particular was a consummate professional in ensuring our stay lived up to the standard we have come to know from The Rubens.
Diane P
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
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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
