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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
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
The Rubens at the Palace, near Buckingham Palace, offers two British cuisine restaurants. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and four bars for evening drinks. The hotel provides extras like babysitting and wedding services, with staff consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (96) Master) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite (96) Master)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (2) Cosy) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room | Property amenity

Executive Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed (8) Royal Mews View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 13 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

  • ‪Greenwood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pronto a Mangia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Victoria Nova - ‬2 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 porter/bellhop, concierge services, and pet-sitting services
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a living plant wall
  • 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 pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. 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, shower/tub combinations, and children's robes
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 Apollo Victoria Theatre, Buckingham Palace, 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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