The Rubens at the Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Junior Suite
Master Suite | Living area
4 bars/lounges, Champagne bar, cocktail bar
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$531
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin

Highlights

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

Master Suite

Highlights

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

Royal Themed Double Room

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Executive King

Highlights

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

Classic Double

Highlights

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

Superior King

Highlights

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

Cosy Double

Highlights

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

Royal Themed King Room

Highlights

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

Executive Single

Highlights

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

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

Royal Mews View King Room

Highlights

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

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

Royal Mews View Classic Double

Highlights

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

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About the area

London

A luxury stay in the heart of London awaits you at The Rubens at the Palace. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Buckingham Palace and Green Park. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges and a 24-hour business centre. .The restaurant, The English Grill, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Leopard Bar is the hotel's own Champagne bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and litter trays. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 5-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Hyde Park and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Ben - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

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
  • ‪Pronto a Mangia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood Sports Pub & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Rubens at the Palace

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Rubens at the Palace. Parking is available for a fee.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1911
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
The Rubens at the Palace offers 161 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: GBP 50 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 500 per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, litter trays and pet-grooming services are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number CMP62944

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Rubens at the Palace?

The Rubens at the Palace offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$531.04, 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.

Is parking available at The Rubens at the Palace?

Yep, The Rubens at the Palace has valet parking for GBP 70 per night.

What makes The Rubens at the Palace a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Rubens at the Palace.

Does The Rubens at the Palace serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Rubens at the Palace?

No, The Rubens at the Palace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Rubens at the Palace?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Rubens at the Palace's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Rubens at the Palace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Rubens at the Palace?

Furry friends are welcome at The Rubens at the Palace, with pet-sitting services, grooming services, food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.

The Rubens at the Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to Buckingham Palace and other Victoria sites was nice. Staff were nice and helpful. The room was very small given the cost.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very gracious. The hotel’s locations and the tube is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay within walking distance to Buckingham Palace. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED staying in this hotel thanks to the staff. The staff were amazing for anything we needed! Super nice, friendly and approachable. It was also a great location. What we did not enjoy at the hotel and did not feel were worth the money were both the full and continental breakfasts, as well as the afternoon tea. All were WAY overpriced and not worth it. The continental breakfast was comparable to a cheap American breakfast…very slim offerings. And the afternoon tea…was a disappointment. Which is unfortunate as there was so much hype around it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Very close to the palace.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here. Excellent and staff are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shao Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The amenities in the room are excellent, the staff were all very courteous, helpful and attentive, the location is most convenient for places I want to go. The room however is much smaller than I would like, but next time I will choose a bigger room. I will be back and recommend this hotel to my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great but room was too small. Sleeper sofa would not fully open up as positioned because of wall in front of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible! Only thing to think about is the elevators are very small so if you have a lot of luggage you might have to make 2 trips. Other than that the room was clean and comfortable! Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rubens, Buckingham Palace Road
The reception and all interface was excellent. In several of my previous visits I was distressed to find an arrogance or indifference in the staff. It was delightful to find that this had now all, quite suddenly evaporated,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Top notch hotel
Fabulous hotel with super attentive and friendly staff. A classy place to visit and take in the feeling of history
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are incredibly welcoming and the hotel is comforting and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and staff. Made us feel like royalty!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amrjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay! Staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just very busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fallon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay and perfect area for where we that evening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024