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
Wonderful experience
This was a real stand out experience. I travelled with my 4 year old son and we were met with such a beautiful welcome and a teddy, which was such a lovely touch. When we needed to get a taxi, the porter looked after us swiftly each time, and was just so warm and friendly. The cookies and chocolate in our room each night was also a lovely touch. The breakfast was spectacular and the service fabulous. Next time I travel to London, this is where I want to stay.
Trish R
The Rubens at the Palace- Amazingly delightful!!!
The Rubens at the Palace is a beautiful quaint place near Buckingham Palace. Perfectly located. The entire staff was amazing. Our doorman Jan, who we interacted with a million times a day, was right on point. Super personable, warm and friendly.
Jeff B
Wonderful place to stay
The Rubens at the Palace in London was fantastic! We stayed there for 5 nights while visiting London. The Rubens is centrally located and perfect for first time visitors to London. The staff was exceptional. Any needs or questions were handled immediately, and the staff was helpful, kind and always took the time with each guest. The accommodations were perfect and always sparkling clean. The food at the restaurants there was excellent. We would definitely stay at the Rubens at the Palace again and highly recommend this hotel if you’re visiting London.
Patricia W
Great hotel!
Great hotel! Fantastic location. Walking distance to the best attractions. Very nice rooms, large, very clean, well-equipped. Great staff. Will definitely come again.
Sightsee39384723700
A 5* Stay
This is a 5* Hotel by covering every aspect of a beautiful stay…. Location is phenomenal, the staff is outstanding from the front desk to the conseiur (Taylor & Godwin) to housekeeping All did a great job, made you feel welcomed The food was exceptional as well, breakfast and dinner…
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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
