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Daily English breakfast for a fee
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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$568
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Victoria Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior King

Superior King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Double Room (Royal Themed)

Double Room (Royal Themed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

Classic Double Room (4) Royal Mews View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Mews View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (96) Master)

Suite (96) Master)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Royal Themed)

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 Wi-Fi

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Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Family Suite

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

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Single Room | Property amenity

Executive Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (2) Cosy)

Double Room (2) Cosy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Buckingham Palace and Hyde 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 Westminster Abbey and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Apollo Victoria Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Green Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • London Victoria Station - 4 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flight Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack Victoria Nova - ‬2 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

  • 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 - 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

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 13 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rubens at the Palace on 14 Jun 2026 start from NZ$568, 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. 750 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1025 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Azza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and even better staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel with perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lovely reception team and bar staff also the breakfast and service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service and location excellent and so dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent all-around and hotel was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic Hotel, lovely staff, Great Food & wine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Nice comfortable hotel, super convenient for Victoria Station but away from it and near the park as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless, friendly staff,excellent bed linen, lovely bathroom and toiletries fabulous towels
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast, well styled rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely British style hotel very good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zozan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good definitely will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely stunning authentic hotel. Any stay I have in London in the future will struggle to top the decor, amazing staff and incredible environment n
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Gillian

Liked: Amenities
Great room great time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes room was spotlessly clean and the staff were so welcoming, friendly and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. The staff was amazing and the house keeping was impeccable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but incredibly good value for what I paid. Lovely staff, plenty plug sockets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Room on the small side but everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Royal themed room. Staff are all wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph Decker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality and guest service. Received assistance with orientation and calls to ensure satisfaction with room and hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great staff, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and team
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025