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The Rubens at the Palace

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

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4 bars/lounges, Champagne bar, cocktail bar
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
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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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM1,577
RM1,892 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (96) Master)

Highlights

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

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Property amenity

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Down duvet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
Down duvet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

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

  • ‪Greenwood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flight Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pronto a Mangia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pilgrims - ‬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 centre. 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 such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, a computer station and a living plant wall
  • Pet-grooming services, a gift shop and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of 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, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries, shower/bath combinations and children's dressing gowns
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

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

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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
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, litter trays and pet-grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: 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)

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

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on 13 Nov 2025 start from RM 1,577.06, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

The Rubens at the Palace Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most perfect location for short stay to all most do sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was superb as was afternoon tea, breakfast and the Curry Room
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and accommodating staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff service impeccable. Special shout out to Aligca at reception who made out stay super special. We will certainly be coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, lovely helpful polite staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and service are wonderful. Rooms are small but the bed is comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to transit and attractions. Nice rooms, comfortable beds, great service. Only negative would be condescending comments made by from one of the doorman (not John - he was lovely).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very close to Buckingham Palace, the Victoria Station, and many restaurants. The staff is wonderful here. The doormen are particularly friendly. Beautiful atmosphere, nice room. I would definitely stay here again.
Small but elegant room
Tea service in room
Single room
Coffee service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff, service and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, unique beautiful furnishings, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was superb. Beds are not American king size but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Perfect location for walking to many London’s sights and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Amazing Reception!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We selected it because of the history and location near the sites we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very friendly and lovely staff!! Close to the sites
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very elegant classic hotel on excellent location. Exceptional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re wanting to explore Buckingham Palace area, it’s in great location and there’s plenty of restaurants not far for any craving you have the hotel itself is super nice. The food there is great the people there are great. We had the best time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was located in a perfect location for sightseeing and beds were very comfy. The staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was everything we hope it would be. Perfect location, super friendly staff who all go above and beyond to help you, such comfy beds. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and people
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

john Young

Disliked: Amenities
Next to Buckingham palace .need to ride tubes and buses to get to eastern London Next time we would to say near SOHO areas , more convenient and central
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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