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
Daily English breakfast (GBP 45 per person)
Executive Suite
Property entrance
Junior Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$747
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

Suite (96) Master)

Highlights

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

Royal Double Room (5) Royal Themed)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior King

Highlights

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

Double Room (2) Cosy)

Highlights

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

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (9) Royal Themed)

Highlights

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

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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 Room, 1 King Bed (8) Royal Mews View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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 St. James 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Ben - 18 min walk - 1.5 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
  • ‪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 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

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 organised 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

  • 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 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on 22 June 2025 start from AU$747.17, 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. 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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doormen, front desk staff, and room service staff are excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Rajiv

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel stay

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 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Special Birthday

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, La Habra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely blend of old and new!

A really classic hotel with a lot of history, they do a good job of keeping the deco traditional yet keeping it clean and classy. The staff were all incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, shout out to Raj for a smooth check in and shout out to the New York Bar for great service, very knowledgeable staff, delicious food and pretty unique cocktails! Thanks for starting off a really memorable night for us! The only thing I would mention would be there was a slight bar smell coming from the air conditioning vents in the evening and the plug in the bath would not remain up so would struggle to release the water. A small price to pay for the stay, we would love to visit again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception and friendly staff, room could have done with an update though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in great location

Lovely weekend stay for my husband and me. Our room was small but given it is in central London, not surprising. It was well appointed including coffee and tea supplies and nice toiletries. Location is perfect - very close to Buckingham Palace but on a quieter street so the sidewalks weren't crazy busy and we didn't notice any noise. Service was top notch and we felt well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliana

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and lobby, excellent location. Everything you could want in a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michial, Mineral Wells

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rubens Hotel was a fabulous place to spend our vacation. The entire staff were all ready to help us with anything we needed. In the morning, we would be leaving for the day and the doorman would ask us what was on our itinerary for the day. Upon return, we were asked about our day. Such sweet people! The food was delicious and the wait staff very nice. A highlight was Royal Afternoon tea, which was a delicious event with the prefect view. Thank you to the Rubens and their staff!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent avec de 4 très bons restaurants

Très belle hôtel propre super service près des vrais palace personnel très avenant. Et les restaurants sont tous très bon et recommandable les prix sont correct pour Londre. J’ai été à leur 4 restaurant tous très bon le salon de thé quel superbe expérience et excellente nourriture. Leur resto gastronomique leur bœuf walington à essayer absolument. Et très belle sélection de vin. La situation géographique dans Londre est superbe. La chambre très confortable literie de luxe et beaucoup de services 2-3 fois par jour prépares votre lit et salle de bain chaque soir.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay here and it was wonderful. Pascal at tne door is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service and lication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very English hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely. The bathroom was not ventilated, so we had a wet bathroom for a couple of hours after our showers, otherwise it was a wonderful location and fantastic week at The Rubens in London.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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