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 hotel and service!
What an amazing experience at the Ruben. Service was top notch from everyone who works here. Loved the. Breakfast every morning. The bar and lounge is beautiful. A special call out to John and JT who helped us load up all of our luggage into the cab. It was not an easy task.
ebogie1969 - Columbus, Ohio
Amazing experience
My recent stay at this hotel was truly delightful, largely thanks to the exceptional staff. From the moment I arrived until my departure, the service was consistently attentive, friendly, and efficient. Any request was met with a genuine willingness to help, making me feel incredibly welcome and valued. Beyond the outstanding service, the breakfast experience deserves special mention
Sergio S
Beautiful historic hotel in a great location.
Lovely hotel, full of history in a really good location close to Victoria Station and Buckingham Palace. Very nice property with a first class breakfast. We found the staff very professional friendly and helpful. Our room was small like many city hotel rooms especially in historic property’s but it was well appointed and all you need. I have no hesitation in recommending this hotel for your stay in London.
JerandJoA - Saintfield, United Kingdom
back home again amongst family!
My children only talk about one hotel, no matter where we go, and it’s always Rubens. They remember the names of the people who treated them like family, and went the extra mile Paulius, Erika, Sergio and the housekeeping team who leave surprises and gifts in the room and sit with us at breakfast to enquire about our weekend. Staying in London with family, you should look no further than Rubens, I know we won’t!
Anthony R
We will be back! A wonderful experience and a wonderful place to stay in London!
This hotel was located directly behind Buckingham Palace. A nice quiet area, but centrally located to everything. The little details were attended to which meant so much while away from home. Everything from the doorman to turn down bed service! Several restaurants were offered in the hotel, and the food was delicious!I cannot say enough good things about staying here.
donnarochellem - Madison ms
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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
