The Rubens at the Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
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4 bars/lounges, Champagne bar, cocktail bar
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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬
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Room options

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite (96) Master)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed)

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, The Rubens at the Palace is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Buckingham Palace and St. James Park. This 161-room, 5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Ben - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • London Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

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

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Guests of The Rubens at the Palace enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour business center. Valet parking is available for GBP 70 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and free newspapers.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include laptop-compatible safes, phones, and ironing boards.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 70 per night)

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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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 organized 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 500 per stay
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, litter boxes, and pet grooming services are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number CMP62944

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Rubens at the Palace?

The Rubens at the Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rubens at the Palace?

As of Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on Jul 26, 2025 start from $362.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around The Rubens at the Palace?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, and Green Park. You'll also find Hyde Park and Big Ben less than a mile away.

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

Yes, valet parking is offered for GBP 70 per night.

Does The Rubens at the Palace have a casino on the premises?

No, The Rubens at the Palace doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Rubens at the Palace?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Rubens at the Palace?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as 4 bars and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at The Rubens at the Palace?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Rubens at the Palace have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Rubens at the Palace has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will The Rubens at the Palace allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Rubens at the Palace for a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. The property also provides grooming services and pet-sitting services. A deposit of GBP 500 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at The Rubens at the Palace?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Rubens at the Palace?

The closest major airport to The Rubens at the Palace is London City Airport (LCY), which is 11 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 16.4 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Rubens at the Palace?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Rubens at the Palace.

Does The Rubens at the Palace host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Rubens at the Palace if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Rubens at the Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

helen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, the staff was amazing. The only concern was the hotel wasn’t full yet we were given a room surrounded by construction. For the first three days the only folks we saw on our floor was the one construction guy (very nice and worked quietly) but we could see every room around us was being refurbished except ours which was likely next. Finally saw others on our floor on our last night so it made us feel a little safer. I can’t say enough about the bellmen. They are fantastic and I would definitely stay again, I just would hope they wouldn’t stock us in the middle of the constrained if they weren’t full. Location was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Roussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the people that work there. Extremely friendly, helpful, accommodating. The vicinity to most tourist locations was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doormen, front desk staff, and room service staff are excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Rajiv

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

Hotel stay

Excellent stay. Nice food at English grill and curry house. Excellent history knowledge about hotel and surroundings by John.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Special Birthday

Excellent up market theatre week for wifes 50th birthday. 4 nights 4 shows in a top class hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, La Habra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

A lovely blend of old and new!

A really classic hotel with a lot of history, they do a good job of keeping the deco traditional yet keeping it clean and classy. The staff were all incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, shout out to Raj for a smooth check in and shout out to the New York Bar for great service, very knowledgeable staff, delicious food and pretty unique cocktails! Thanks for starting off a really memorable night for us! The only thing I would mention would be there was a slight bar smell coming from the air conditioning vents in the evening and the plug in the bath would not remain up so would struggle to release the water. A small price to pay for the stay, we would love to visit again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception and friendly staff, room could have done with an update though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Lovely stay in great location

Lovely weekend stay for my husband and me. Our room was small but given it is in central London, not surprising. It was well appointed including coffee and tea supplies and nice toiletries. Location is perfect - very close to Buckingham Palace but on a quieter street so the sidewalks weren't crazy busy and we didn't notice any noise. Service was top notch and we felt well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliana

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and lobby, excellent location. Everything you could want in a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michial, Mineral Wells

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rubens Hotel was a fabulous place to spend our vacation. The entire staff were all ready to help us with anything we needed. In the morning, we would be leaving for the day and the doorman would ask us what was on our itinerary for the day. Upon return, we were asked about our day. Such sweet people! The food was delicious and the wait staff very nice. A highlight was Royal Afternoon tea, which was a delicious event with the prefect view. Thank you to the Rubens and their staff!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

Excellent avec de 4 très bons restaurants

Très belle hôtel propre super service près des vrais palace personnel très avenant. Et les restaurants sont tous très bon et recommandable les prix sont correct pour Londre. J’ai été à leur 4 restaurant tous très bon le salon de thé quel superbe expérience et excellente nourriture. Leur resto gastronomique leur bœuf walington à essayer absolument. Et très belle sélection de vin. La situation géographique dans Londre est superbe. La chambre très confortable literie de luxe et beaucoup de services 2-3 fois par jour prépares votre lit et salle de bain chaque soir.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

louis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here and it was wonderful. Pascal at tne door is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service and lication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very English hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024