Nightly rates from $249
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 24, 2012 Check-out: Jun 25, 2012

The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

4 stars
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
28 reviews
Great New Years Vacation

The Rubens Hotel is awesome... this was our 2nd trip to London and both times stayed at the... See full review

  • Princess DB
  • Jan 3, 2012
pleasant experience

enjoyed this hotel very much, excellent British service, staff couldn't do enough to make your stay... See full review

  • dolmi
  • Nov 5, 2011
Regal residence in the heart of London

Located directly across from Buckingham Palace, The Rubens at the Palace offers guest a regal experience in London. Guests can watch palace guardsmen from the windows, or take a walk around London. Guests can explore Sloane Street, Oxford Street and King's Road for the ultimate shopping experience. Culture can be found at some of the most famous museums including the Natural History Museum.

3 Reasons To Stay:
  • Prime location across from Buckingham Palace

  • Located near some of London's famous museums

  • Hotel's South African-themed Bbar voted one of the top three bars in the world by British Airways High Life Magazine

The Rubens at the Palace Rooms

Rooms are majestic at The Rubens at the Palace with regal reds, royal blues, and patterned fabrics. Beautiful drapes hang over balconies with views of Buckingham Palace, and 24-hour room service adds to the overall theme of the hotel. Classic rooms have single, double, queen, or king beds – each draped in crisp white sheets for guests' comfort. These rooms are equipped with cable television and on-demand movies, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities. All rooms have complimentary Internet access. There is also a selection of bath products and bathrobes. Suites at The Rubens at the Palace have additional facilities including a living area, king-size bed, entertainment unit and mini-bar.

Things To Do:
  • Buckingham Palace (0.3 mi/0.6 km)

  • Buckingham Palace Gardens (0.3 mi/0.6 km)

  • Westminster Chapel (0.3 mi/0.6 km)

  • The Guards Museum (0.8 mi/1.2 km)

  • Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms (0.9 mi/1.5 km)

  • Her Majesty's Theatre (1 mi/1.6 km)

  • The Natural History Museum (1.6 mi/2.5 km)

  • Victoria and Albert Museum (1.6 mi/2.5 km)

The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London Rooms

Single Room
A classic room for single occupancy featuring a classic single bed (1 US Twin Bed) with stylish furnishings and all the modern conveniences you may need. All rooms offer individually controlled air-conditioning, voicemail, 24-hour room service and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
Double Room
A luxurious room with all the latest facilities to make your stay both enjoyable and comfortable. These rooms feature a queen size bed or for a twin room two classic single beds. All rooms offer 24 hour room service as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
King Room
A luxurious room with all the latest facilities, as well as a spacious desk working area with swivel chair and complimentary business stationary and equipment. All rooms are spacious in size and feature a king size bed. All rooms offer individually controlled air-conditioning, voicemail, 24-hour room service and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

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Hotel Map

Area served
London.
Nearby airports
Heathrow International Airport. Gatwick International Airport.
Area description
Directly opposite The Royal Mews and Buckingham Palace. The Rubens is within close proximity of St. James’s Park, The Mall, Green Park and Piccadilly and within easy reach of Theatreland. Victoria train and coach station is just a few minutes away.

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Reataurant
Richly embroidered fabrics and large comfortable armchairs compliment the intimate atmosphere . AA Rosette Library Restaurant. Here you can enjoy award winning English and international cusine accompanied by the finest of wines, the Restaurant Manager will be happy to offer a free tasting of the Bouchard Finalyson collection of wines from South Africa. Signature dishes such as our whole grilled Dover Sole with chive and butter sauce are a firm favorite and all the dishes are prepared using the finest of fresh ingredients. It is also worth pointing out that the hotel own and operates the restaurant facilities and can therefore accommodate any special requests and dietary preferences with a minimum of fuss. Open from 7.00pm each evening, service is first class, unpretentious and unobtrusive meaning you can sit back and enjoy your meal, our staffs are always available to discuss the menu and make recommendation

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (28)

Ratings and reviews for The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Overall score

4.4 / 5
28 out of 28
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.2

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

4
Super Cindy
Seattle, Washington
May 24, 2012

Delightful Old World Charm

Old world charm, liveried staff and great location. The rooms were older but very clean. We had a great time. A short walk to Palace, mews and Victoria Station.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

5
Princess DB
California
Jan 3, 2012

Great New Years Vacation

The Rubens Hotel is awesome... this was our 2nd trip to London and both times stayed at the Rubens... the staff goes out of their way to know you by name and make you feel welcome every minute you are there. It is a beautiful hotel, the prices are fair and the service and surroundings are perfect. I will stay there every time I travel to London.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

4
dolmi
Burlington, ON, Canada
Nov 5, 2011

pleasant experience

enjoyed this hotel very much, excellent British service, staff couldn't do enough to make your stay pleasant. Excellent breakfast. Good central location and It was a treat to be able to open the window at night. Free in room internet. Great value and we highly recommend staying here. This will be our preferred hotel for future visits.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

usually head to Oxford St for shopping. Excellent pubs in the area as well. inexpensive cab ride.

Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

5
billh
United States
Sep 29, 2011

Great value and very friendly

The staff were excellent, extremely helpful and friendly. The room was small compared to many good hotel rooms in the States, but for London, very spacey. Excellent shower and bath. All in all, a great value and experience, we will definitely use the Rubens again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

5
M. Lynn
Sunset Beach, NC
Sep 26, 2011

Location, Location, Location

The Rubens At The Palace is a beautiful old hotel situated across the street from Buckingham Palace, the Mews and the Queen's Gallery. It is within walking distance to Westminister Abbey, Parliment, Big Ben, St. James Park, restaurants, two theaters and Victoria Station. We even walked back from the "Eye". The staff is quite accomodating and friendly. Loved the doorman!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Wonderful little Italian restaurant (run by Italians) on Buckingham Palace Road one and one half blocks heading toward Victoria Station. Turn left when you exit the Rubens. It is on the same side of the street.

Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

5
keyman
San Diego, Ca
Jul 13, 2011

Fantastic Hotel Stay

We had a great stay. The staff were all super helpful. The room was clean and comfortable and you can't beat the location. This was our 2nd stay and we will stay there again. My 3 year old left her favorite doll in the dining room and when we got back back from sight seeing the staff had already figured it out whose it was and left it in our room. My daughter was thrilled. Also the breakfast was fantastic and again great service. Big Thanks

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

2
Jowo
Ventura, CA
May 23, 2011

An old and tired hotel

This is an historic hotel in a very central location. It is an old property in several important aspects: The floors are uneven and creak badly throughout the building. Most of the doors squeek. Walls are paper thin and fixtures are outdated (our travelling companions were in a room with updated fixtures). The elevator is slow and small for the 4 floors it must service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

The underground can be accessed at Victoria station 2 blocks away and will get you almost anywhere quickly. All day pass is available for a little over 7 pounds.

Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

4
GoRangers1
Dallas, TX
May 17, 2011

great location

great location. 2 minutes walk to victoria station. stayed in a king room on the 1st floor, had a view of the AC. very comfy bed. good breakfast buffet, lot's of choices. polite staff. will stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

4
billwest99
Boston area
May 16, 2011

Nice hotel well situated

Checked into room early no prob. Nice surprise. Very good service from all employees. Around corner from Buckingham Palace. Room very nice...amenities, solid, quiet. Walk to West. Abbey and other sites. Located in largely bus district so quiet neighborhood at night and esp weekends. Did not use hotel restaurant. Restaurants nearby - OK.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London

Reviewer score

4
Margo
New York, New York
Apr 24, 2011

Sir Tophom Hat at the Reubens

Our stay at the hotet was especially memorable due to the congeniality and helpfulness of the staff. We were welcomed with a smile when we checked in and then each time we entered or left the hotel. [...] opened the door for us each day with a warm smile and a greeting. I would definitely return.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

One block up toward the Palace, make a right and find a small deli/diner owned by an Italian couple. The prices are reasonable and the food was good.

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