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The Rubens at the Palace

5.0 star property
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Daily English breakfast (GBP 45 per person)
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Classic Double Room
Suite (96) Master)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Royal Themed)

Double Room (Royal Themed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (96) Master)

Suite (96) Master)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Themed)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (2) Cosy)

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Rubens at the Palace

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
This hotel features 2 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service are onsite.
The Rubens at the Palace offers 161 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the sightseeing around The Rubens at the Palace. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buckingham Palace. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 4 bars. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine at The English Grill, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter boxes
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Rubens at the Palace. Parking is available for a fee.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The English Grill - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Curry Room - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Leopard Bar - This Champagne bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
The New York Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Bbar & Restaurant - This bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 70 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 45 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • bbar & Restaurant
  • The Curry Room
  • The English Grill
  • The Leopard Bar
  • The New York Bar

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1911
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 500 per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, litter boxes, and pet grooming services are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 45 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 70 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 500 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number CMP62944
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

The Rubens at the Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location! Next to Buckingham Palace and the Mall. Excellent service, clean, comfortable rooms. Close to restaurants, and Victoria Staion, The receptionists and the doormen were extremely helpful in whistling and flagging own cabs! A great experience.
View from our room
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The rooms are very small but the service is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon Entering our hotel room 423 at the Ruben’s we noticed the air was stagnant and dusty like no one had been in the room for sometime.As someone who has asthma I felt as I could not breathe.First impressions are lasting impressions and this is one I will not forget.We then attempted to open some windows which have side sliding windows in front of the old wooden windows with a sheer curtain in between.Two would not open and the third window we were able to open but it only would go up a few inches and you cannot move it any further.Next phoned the front desk to see about another room and they were quick to state there was no other room available.You can tell this room requires a deep cleaning from the curtains to the fabric covered walls and carpet as it was dusty and musty smelling.This is a Red Carnation hotel with high standards is it not? Do management not oversee and inspect their own rooms?I brought it up to a manager and her response was it was good to be told as they can always improve without even coming up to see the room for herself.Really was looking forward to this hotel stay but I honestly can say I was disappointed with the experience as it was a dusty , musty old room and customer service was lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was superb as was afternoon tea, breakfast and the Curry Room
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff service impeccable. Special shout out to Aligca at reception who made out stay super special. We will certainly be coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lliam

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to transit and attractions. Nice rooms, comfortable beds, great service. Only negative would be condescending comments made by from one of the doorman (not John - he was lovely).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Five star staff

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most perfect location for short stay to all most do sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property and location were very nice, but some of the staff made our experience very poor and unpleasant, nothing we would expect from a 5 stars hotel. We asked the belt man to get us a taxi to go for lunch, and the taxi (black) took us around the city using the longest and busiest road, we finally decided to stop, pay and walk. We also reserved another taxi for the airport later the same day, but when we arrived let the belt man we wouldn’t take their taxis again due to the bad experience. The belt man started to treat us very bad, told us we must take their taxi, he was very un respectful, started yelling at us, even told the doorman that we couldn’t access the hotel again (545 pm on Sept 28th). We didn’t have the time to make the complaint at the front desk, but I think this is a delicate situation that should be brought to your attention. Staff very unkind and un respectful, never back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. The doormen welcome you so well and reception and restaurant staff do all they can to help you. Nice area near Buckingham Palace and close to a tube station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very close to Buckingham Palace, the Victoria Station, and many restaurants. The staff is wonderful here. The doormen are particularly friendly. Beautiful atmosphere, nice room. I would definitely stay here again.
Small but elegant room
Tea service in room
Single room
Coffee service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waqar Ahmad

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and accommodating staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was superb. Beds are not American king size but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff, service and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and service are wonderful. Rooms are small but the bed is comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yongyong

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional English Hotel

Very traditional English hotel with a lot of its original charm but small rooms, multilevel incl in the bathroom itself which was sometimes difficult to navigate. Excellent staff that dropped everything to help when needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fantastic! it is in the perfect location for anyone wanting to visit the all of the attractions. We were able to easily walk to Buckingham Palace, The Horse Guards, Big Ben and Westminster Abby. The neighborhood has many dining and shopping options. This is a nice neighborhood and we felt very safe here. The London Underground tube station, Victoria station is about a two minute walk and from there you can get anywhere in London. We highly recommend and we will be back!
The doorman at the Rubens
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

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