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8.6

3,874 reviews

Rubens At The Palace

Rubens At The Palace

39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Rubens At The Palace

Rubens At The Palace is a 5-star hotel in London, United Kingdom, located at 39 Buckingham Palace Road. Just 1mi from the city center, this property has 3,874 reviews and rates starting from $234 per night.

Guest amenities include a Restaurant and Bar, free Wifi, and a free Business Center, along with air conditioning, 24-hour front desk, soundproof rooms, and non-smoking rooms. An elevator speeds guests around, while optional extras include Parking and Pet Friendly (both with additional charges), Meeting/Banquet facilities, Babysitting/Child services, and Kids' meals—also at extra charges.

With a central London address and a solid track record, Rubens At The Palace invites travelers to a stylish stay that blends convenience with comfort.

On-site dining adds a bite-sized adventure to the stay. The English Grill offers traditional British flavors in a refined setting, while The Curry Room brings Indian favorites to the table for a spice-filled contrast. After a day of wandering, a drink at the Restaurant and Bar provides a relaxed moment to unwind.

Practical perks keep plans easy and flexible. Free Wifi and air conditioning ensure comfort, with a 24-hour front desk ready for any hour of arrival or departure. An elevator makes navigation simple, and Parking and Pet Friendly options are available for an additional charge, with pets allowed on request (charges may apply). For groups and families, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Babysitting/Child services, and Kids' meals are available at extra charges, complemented by a free Business Center to keep plans on track.

Situated at 39 Buckingham Palace Road in central London, the property sits about 1mi from the city center and carries a solid track record, evidenced by 3,874 reviews. Accepted payment methods include Cash, Visa, Discover, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, and Maestro, offering flexible options for travelers.

Closest airports

London City Airport

8.6mi

London Heathrow Airport

13.6mi

London Gatwick Airport

23.7mi

Luton Airport

27.8mi

London Stansted Airport

31.3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Rooms

Royal Mews View King Room in Rubens At The Palace

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Royal, King Size, Royal Mews View

1 King Size Bed

185 sqft

Wifi

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x3

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Royal Mews View King Room is 194 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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Royal Themed, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

15 sqft

Wifi

Shower

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x3

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Royal themed Double room is 151 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus tea and coffee making facilities and slippers.

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Classic Royal, Queen Size, Royal Mews View

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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This front-facing room features a queen-size bed. It offers views of the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. A bathroom with either a bath and a shower over or a walk-in shower is available. Luxury toiletries are provided.

Superior King Room in Rubens At The Palace

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

170 sqft

Wifi

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This room features a king-size bed that can also be configured as 2 single beds. Each room is individually designed. A bathroom with a bath and a shower over or a walk-in shower is available. Luxury toiletries are provided.

Master Suite in Rubens At The Palace

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Master Suite

1 King Size Bed

55 sqft

Wifi

x8

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x5

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Master Suite is 560 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus slippers.

Executive King Suite in Rubens At The Palace

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Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

25 sqft

Wifi

x3

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executive suite is 194 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk and tea and coffee making facilities .

Family Suite in Rubens At The Palace

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Family Suite

1 King Size Bed

35 sqft

Wifi

x8

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x5

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Family Suite is 237 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk, tea and coffee making facilities , and slippers.

Executive Single in Rubens At The Palace

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Executive, Twin

1 Twin Bed

10 sqft

Wifi

x4

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x3

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executive twin is 194 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk and slippers.

Royal Themed King Room in Rubens At The Palace

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Royal Themed, King Size

1 King Size Bed

15 sqft

Wifi

x4

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x3

More details

Royal themed King room is 151 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus slippers.

Superior Twin Room in Rubens At The Palace

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

15 sqft

Wifi

+

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This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Classic Double Room in Rubens At The Palace

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Classic Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Wifi

x4

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x3

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Room Classic

Cosy, Double

1 Double Bed

10 sqft

Wifi

Shower

x4

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x3

More details

Cosy Double is 129 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus ironing set and slippers.

Guest reviews

8.6

3,874 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Michael

9.1

January 2024

Excellent very friendly staff. We had afternoon tea, which was exceptional. Amazing location 2 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace and with views out across the Royal mews buildings. Bed perfect. Heating worked perfectly (weather was very cold) and despite fronting a main road the room was silent! Entertainment in the evening, in the bar, was a bonus and the singer fantastic.

The Price of Breakfast ! Far too expensive on the day £45 each - £30 if pre-booked. (no surprise there where only 2 tables eating) - pop over to the English Rose cafe 2 minutes walk lovely little place and full English for £12 each.

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Zina

10

March 2025

Classic British decor and demeanor, fittingly right across from Buckingham Palace Royal stage coaches and horses (the Mews) w delicious dining room and high tea room. We enjoyed Room 208 for its light and airy feel with bathtub. The terrific staff from the front doormen to the front desk (Charlie!) and management team was superior. The gentleman waiter in the New York lounge was divine. The human touch with our differently abled guest, a wheelchair on offer, was graciously kind.

One room on offer had a low light window situ, but our Room 208 rocked.

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Dunbottle

10

May 2024

The location was brilliant as we were going to a Palace Garden party, and the hotel is within easy walking distance. Lovely staff and quality building and deco.

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Ruth

10

May 2025

Service was outstanding! The pillows and bed were fabulous. So comfortable. In fact, it was the best night's sleep I had in years. The breakfast was simply divine. The staff were superb and couldn't do enough for us. Thank you for making my daughter's 21st Birthday one to remember. The red velvet cake, the cheese board and the chocolate-coated strawberries I can highly recommend. Cocktails in the New York bar were delicious. Thank you - see you again soon xx

I would opt for a bath going forward and the only downside for me with being quite short, I couldn't reach the soap dispensers in the shower. Other than that, it was amazing. I can't fault anything. The staff are oustanding! Thank you for turning down our bed and for the delicious cookies left for us that evening to return to. What a wonderful touch.

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Simon

10

January 2023

Friendly helpful staff. excellent location, lovely quaint elegant hotel.

I tipped the staff during my stay but when I checked out they added an additional £15 per night tips which I didn’t realize before my stay and I felt uncomfortable declining it at the reception desk.

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Neil

8.2

December 2024

The location of this hotel is superb allowing my partner and I to take in all the primary recommended sights of Buckingham Palace and to attend the Victoria Palace Theatre. The staff assistance was excellent with everyone going out of their way to ensure our stay was as good as can be. The doorman was superb in chasing a taxi down the street allowing us to attend our theatre show at The Prince of Wales Theatre.

I found the room (classic) to be very constricting and this affected my overall satisfaction. A larger room would have been more preferable, and asked for, but was, sadly, not available.

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Darlene

8.2

April 2024

Location as wonderful

Cosy double was very tight. Maybe less furniture would help. I was travelling alone so okay but would have been very cramped with one more occupant.

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Sam

8.2

March 2025

Staff very friendly, great location. Food delicious.

Room was very dark and dingy. Light co figurative very odd, couldn't turn bathroom light on without bright lights above the bed coming on. Shower was awful, minimal spray and too close to taps that you had to stand so fat back you touched the taps. Water sprayed over the glass shield as so high on ceiling. Soap etc too high up on the wall quite difficult to use. Bed quite hard. Not as nice as room my last stay, bit disappointed.

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Jill

10

February 2025

Liked everything about this hotel. Each member of staff I met was polite, friendly and efficient. I loved that the doorman greeted me as my taxi stopped outside and helped with my bags. I was travelling with my small dog so this made arriving so much easier. Receptionist was friendly and I loved my spacious bedroom. The bed linen is gorgeous! I had breakfast in the restaurant next morning and the manager couldn’t have been more helpful. I asked for a corner table if possible as I had my dog with me and he took us to a super table on a galleried area over looking the restaurant. The hotel is just next to Buckingham Palace and Green Park so we had a lovely walk after breakfast. I will always stay at this hotel on future trips to London.

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Caroline

10

November 2024

The property was at an excellent location right across the street from Buckingham Palace. Specifically across the street from the Mews of Buckingham Palace. Also very close to shopping and restaurants as well as the great mall in Green Park area. The property also is historical and beautifully decorated. We could not have asked for better service.

It is not an expensive, however through Booking.com I feel like we got an excellent rate. Like most of the historical hotels in London the bathrooms and rooms are a little small, but we were actually very comfortable in the room we had at the Rubens.

Points of Interest Around Rubens At The Palace

Attractions

Bomber Command Memorial

0.4mi

Her Majesty's Theatre

0.9mi

Lyric Theatre London

1mi

Lambeth Palace

1mi

Queen's Theatre

1.1mi

Ambassadors Theatre

1.2mi

Lyceum Theatre

1.4mi

Duchess Theatre

1.4mi

Novello Theatre

1.4mi

Gabriel's Wharf

1.6mi

Sir John Soane's Museum

1.7mi

Lord's Cricket Ground

2.5mi

Primrose Hill

2.9mi

Ascot

23.8mi

Rochester

28.8mi

Restaurants

The English Grill

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Traditional

The Curry Room

Cuisines

  • Indian

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of Rubens At The Palace

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Stay rules - Rubens At The Palace

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Rubens At The Palace

Can I bring my pet to Rubens At The Palace?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Rubens At The Palace hotel. However, it is important to note that pets are only allowed upon request and additional charges may apply.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Rubens At The Palace?

Rooms at Rubens At The Palace become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 12:00 PM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Rubens At The Palace?

Yes, Rubens At The Palace offers parking facilities for its guests. However, please note that the parking is charged at a rate of £70 per day. It should also be noted that this parking is public parking and is located nearby the hotel. Due to the limited availability, it is advised to reserve a parking spot in advance.

What's the nightly rate at Rubens At The Palace?

Rubens At The Palace has rates that begin from $234. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

Which room categories can I book at Rubens At The Palace?

The hotel offers a range of room types including Twin, Double, Suite, and Single rooms, with varying sizes ranging from 86 sqft to 355 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate 1 to 4 adults, with the option for 1 to 3 children. The beds in the rooms range from Twin to King size beds.

What activities does Rubens At The Palace offer?

At Rubens At The Palace, guests can enjoy their leisure time by visiting the various amenities offered. In terms of restaurants, they can indulge in the traditional British cuisine at The English Grill or savor the flavors of Indian cuisine at The Curry Room.

Additionally, guests can also unwind and relax at the bar, and enjoy the evening entertainment provided by the hotel. The hotel does not provide any specific details about their leisure amenities, so it is unsure if they have any other recreational facilities such as a swimming pool or a spa.

For guests who are on business trips, the hotel offers a business center where they can attend to any work-related matters. Further details about the business center and its facilities are not mentioned.

Overall, guests at Rubens At The Palace have several options to spend their time at the hotel, whether they prefer dining, relaxing at the bar, or attending to business matters.

Are there restaurants located within Rubens At The Palace?

Yes, the Rubens At The Palace hotel has two on-site restaurants. The English Grill offers traditional British cuisine, while The Curry Room serves traditional Indian food.

Does Rubens At The Palace accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, Rubens At The Palace accept credit cards such as Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, American Express, Maestro, Solo. Additionally, they also accept cash payments.