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The Rubens at the Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Buckingham Palace

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Exterior
Junior Suite
4 bars/lounges, Champagne bar, cocktail bar
Executive Suite
Property entrance
The Rubens at the Palace is a luxury boutique hotel with a prime location near Buckingham Palace. Enjoy British cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants, connect with free in-room WiFi, and unwind at one of the 4 bars. With perks like babysitting and wedding services, this hotel has received top marks from guests for its helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$628
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite (96) Master)

Suite (96) Master)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed)

Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (2) Cosy)

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed (9) Royal Themed) | Property amenity

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (9) Royal Themed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room | Property amenity

Executive Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed (8) Royal Mews View)

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (8) Royal Mews View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Ben - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 44 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 52 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 88 min drive
  • London Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 23 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • St. James's Park Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Hyde Park Corner Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bag O'Nails - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea Buckingham Palace Road - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pronto a Mangia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and St. James Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The English Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Victoria Underground Station is 5 minutes and St. James's Park Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 161 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
    • Pet-sitting and pet-grooming services offered
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (GBP 70 per night)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1911
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

The English Grill – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Curry Room – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Leopard Bar – This Champagne bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
The New York Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Bbar & Restaurant – This bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 45 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 500 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 70 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number CMP62944

Also known as

Rubens Palace
Rubens Palace Hotel
Rubens Palace Hotel London
Rubens Palace London
Rubens At The Palace London
The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London
The Rubens At The Palace London, England
The Rubens At The Palace Hotel
The Rubens At The Palace London
The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rubens at the Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rubens at the Palace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Rubens at the Palace?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services, grooming services and food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Rubens at the Palace?

Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 70 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rubens at the Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Rubens at the Palace and nearby?

The Rubens at the Palace has 4 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rubens at the Palace?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring British cuisine.

What's the area around The Rubens at the Palace like?

The Rubens at the Palace is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Victoria Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Rubens at the Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast at this property was consistently excellent with a wide choice of freshly prepared food. (12 reviews)
  • The property's restaurants offer excellent dining experiences with great food, attentive staff, and a superb atmosphere. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, excellent service
Fabiola, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and people
Clinton, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

We enjoyed our stay very much. The room we had was compact and the bed a small double however it was immaculate. For a room in central london it was very quiet and we heard no road noise
Mrs Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rubens Hotel

Amazing place seeped in history! The food and service was especially wonderful!
John, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and friendly staff.

The staff was very friendly and professional. My only complaint is that the rooms are not clean: the curtains were very dusty, the area underneath the desks and nightstands weren’t vacuumed in a very long time.
Zoya, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location

Comfortable classic hotel,excellent customer service, great location.
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel built around 1900. The doorman was a treat. Silk fabric on our room walls and adequate bathroom. Would stay here again!
LINDA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

Amazing location and absolutely the best staff
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and amazing staff.
Eric, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing from start to finish. The staff are very tentative and made you feel like you were the only guest in the hotel. Room was absolutely beautiful
Mel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Hotel - amazing staff!

Staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful. Hotel is a real deight all round. Bar prices a little excessive....
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended Rubens

Great stay as always at Rubens. Staff very nice and lovely room. Only issue ever seems to be around wifi... Breakfast are first class although on the expensive side.
R J, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel stay

Excellent stay. Nice food at English grill and curry house. Excellent history knowledge about hotel and surroundings by John.
Mr. Rajiv, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and lobby, excellent location. Everything you could want in a vacation.
Cameron, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the people that work there. Extremely friendly, helpful, accommodating. The vicinity to most tourist locations was fabulous.
Roussi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Doormen, front desk staff, and room service staff are excellent.
Shui, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very English hotel
Andrew, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are incredibly welcoming and the hotel is comforting and clean.
V, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My second stay here and it was wonderful. Pascal at tne door is a gem.
louis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay and perfect area for where we that evening
Fallon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful
Cole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and staff was great
Colleen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Special Birthday

Excellent up market theatre week for wifes 50th birthday. 4 nights 4 shows in a top class hotel
Philip, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente place to stay
Manuela, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this hotel!!
Karen, 12-night trip