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The Rubens at the Palace

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$549
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
  • Place, Victoria Palace Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior King

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a small table.

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A large bed with a quilted headboard, a wooden nightstand, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room (Royal Themed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, a wall with a patterned wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Royal Themed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

A room with a large bed, a red sofa, a small round table, and a large framed portrait on the wall.

Junior Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite (Executive)

A four-poster bed with white linens, red curtains, and a chandelier.

Family Suite (Executive)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a glass table with a chair, a potted plant, and a view of buildings outside the window.

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (96) Master)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

Suite (96) Master)

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Themed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Themed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a tufted headboard, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large mirror.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Single Room

A hotel room with a large mirror, a desk, a chair, and a bed.

Executive Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room (2) Cosy)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a potted plant.

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 Westminster Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Palace Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. James Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Green Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market Halls Victoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanbaagaasuuteeki - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rubens at the Palace

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 down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • 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
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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 - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$549, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous hotel with amazing staff .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful charming hotel with terrific staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Food and drink expensive but apart from that a great hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, perfectly situated, fabulous breakfasts, and superb staff. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, lovely restaurant, very convenient for public transport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb hotel with the most attentive staff. Been a pleasure to stay here on more than one occasion. Great location also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful historical hotel. Staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was incredible, great service. Robert was amazing. Room was small but the location and service was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was so nice and helpful. They had the great staff. And it is really close to the Victoria tube and down the street from buckingham palace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An absolutely perfect hotel . Great room. Great staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay .. lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Great location and friendly staff. Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and doorman. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful location, friendly staff, decor a bit dated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Helpful staff, always offering to assist you with any requirements. Very central so easy to get around either by walking, public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location . Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in a perfect location near Buckingham Palace. Outstanding service from attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room overlooking Royal Mews. Comfy bed, excellent breakfast. Great location, easy access to Victoria underground. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are fantastic!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel, most helpful staff I've had at a hotel stay. Even got a beautiful chocolate cake for my wife's birthday. Couldn't recommend more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this hotel, stayed here about 3 times now, it’s central but just of the hustle and bustle of London
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay! Would return
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cannot fault anything. Wonderful from start to finish and was even fortunate enough to get a room upgrade at check in - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026