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The Rubens at the Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property entrance
Daily English breakfast (GBP 45 per person)
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (96) Master) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (96) Master)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (2) Cosy) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (2) Cosy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room | Property amenity

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed (8) Royal Mews View) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

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 boutique hotel near Buckingham Palace
Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus are located near The Rubens at the Palace, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, 4 bars, and a 24-hour business center. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A living plant wall, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 161 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

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

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
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 500 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, litter boxes, and pet grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Property Registration Number CMP62944

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rubens at the Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 500 per stay and a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Rubens at the Palace?

Valet parking is available for GBP 70 per night.

What time is check-in at The Rubens at the Palace?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Rubens at the Palace?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Rubens at the Palace located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, and Green Park. Hyde Park and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre are also within 15 minutes. London Victoria Station is only a 4-minute walk and Victoria Underground Station is 5 minutes.

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The Rubens at the Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 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

Great location. Very convenient to public transportation and tourist attractions. Great service and food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The hotel and the staff are exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It was a beautiful hotel and the staff was fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. Location was great. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff was so friendly and helpful and the room was perfect for my two girls and me. Beautifully appointed with space. We will return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was wonderful. Our first time in London and felt we had a “British Experience”. Would highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff at the hotel was very nice and went above and beyond at every opportunity in order to make our vacation the best it could be.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff were wonderful. Extremely friendly and ready to help with anything. The hotel is very conveniently located and had a wonderful breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location with quick access to the London Tube. Staff is very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

A few blocks from the palace. The doorman was so wonderful and helpful. The afternoon tea was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful hotel and amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and lobby, excellent location. Everything you could want in a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

Doormen, front desk staff, and room service staff are excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Property is very dated. The wi-fi is so bad a signal is not possible. You are also unable to receive a cellular signal either
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very English hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

My second stay here and it was wonderful. Pascal at tne door is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Nice reception and friendly staff, room could have done with an update though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff are incredibly welcoming and the hotel is comforting and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

It was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very comfortable stay and perfect area for where we that evening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great place to stay within walking distance to Buckingham Palace. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024