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The Rubens at the Palace

Property class: 5 and above
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A large, historic hotel with multiple stories, featuring a classic architectural style with symmetrical windows and a central entrance.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
  • Place, Victoria Palace Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪72 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a small table.

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A large bed with a quilted headboard, a wooden nightstand, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, a wall with a patterned wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Royal Themed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a large bed, a red sofa, a small round table, and a large framed portrait on the wall.

Junior Suite

  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A four-poster bed with white linens, red curtains, and a chandelier.

Family Suite (Executive)

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a glass table with a chair, a potted plant, and a view of buildings outside the window.

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (96) Master)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Suite (96) Master)

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Themed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Themed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a tufted headboard, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large mirror.

Family Suite

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Single Room

A hotel room with a large mirror, a desk, a chair, and a bed.

Executive Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room (2) Cosy)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a potted plant.

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 Green 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

  • Victoria Palace Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. James Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Green Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Victoria Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market Halls Victoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanbaagaasuuteeki - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rubens at the Palace

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, dry cleaning/laundry, 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.

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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

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • 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
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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: 18

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

  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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 Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on Oct 18, 2026 start from $344, including 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 and Green Park. You'll also find Hyde Park and Big Ben less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Rubens at the Palace?

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

Are there luxury amenities available at The Rubens at the Palace?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 2 restaurants, champagne service, and 4 bars/lounges at this hotel.

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 do couples enjoy most about The Rubens at the Palace?

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

Does The Rubens at the Palace have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does The Rubens at the Palace have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1009 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful charming hotel with terrific staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, perfectly situated, fabulous breakfasts, and superb staff. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, lovely restaurant, very convenient for public transport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb hotel with the most attentive staff. Been a pleasure to stay here on more than one occasion. Great location also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful historical hotel. Staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An absolutely perfect hotel . Great room. Great staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay .. lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Great location and friendly staff. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and doorman. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Helpful staff, always offering to assist you with any requirements. Very central so easy to get around either by walking, public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful location, friendly staff, decor a bit dated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in a perfect location near Buckingham Palace. Outstanding service from attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location . Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel, most helpful staff I've had at a hotel stay. Even got a beautiful chocolate cake for my wife's birthday. Couldn't recommend more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room overlooking Royal Mews. Comfy bed, excellent breakfast. Great location, easy access to Victoria underground. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are fantastic!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cannot fault anything. Wonderful from start to finish and was even fortunate enough to get a room upgrade at check in - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this hotel, stayed here about 3 times now, it’s central but just of the hustle and bustle of London
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay! Would return
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s the second time I have stopped here and I love it. The friendliness and service of the staff is exceptional and the hotel has a lovely old fashioned but well maintained feel about it. A little time warp. The rooms are great and the air conditioning was a real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic break
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staffwas lovelyneedssome work facilities are aging. B it t people are lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was great and the room for super clean and much larger than i anticipated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was conveniently located near Buckingham Palace and the entire stay was a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly, efficient, and extra attentive to any needs you might have. I highly recommend having afternoon tea here. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026