The Rubens at the Palace is a luxury boutique hotel with a prime location near Buckingham Palace. Enjoy British cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants, connect with free in-room WiFi, and unwind at one of the 4 bars. With perks like babysitting and wedding services, this hotel has received top marks from guests for its helpful staff.
Hyde Park Corner Underground Station - 12 min walk
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
The Rubens at the Palace puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Green Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The English Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Victoria Station Travel Information Centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Victoria Underground Station is 5 minutes and St. James's Park Underground Station is 8 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
161 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
Pet-sitting and pet-grooming services offered
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
On-site valet parking (GBP 70 per night)
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
4 bars/lounges
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Use of nearby fitness centre
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 1911
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathrobes
Children's dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Dining
The English Grill – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Curry Room – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Leopard Bar – This Champagne bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
The New York Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Bbar & Restaurant – This bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
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.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 45 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: GBP 500 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs GBP 70 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number CMP62944
Also known as
Rubens Palace
Rubens Palace Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Rubens at the Palace offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rubens at the Palace does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Rubens at the Palace?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Pet-sitting services, grooming services and food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Rubens at the Palace?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 70 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rubens at the Palace?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Rubens at the Palace and nearby?
The Rubens at the Palace has 4 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near The Rubens at the Palace?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring British cuisine.
What's the area around The Rubens at the Palace like?
The Rubens at the Palace is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Victoria Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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The Rubens at the Palace Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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The property's restaurants offer excellent dining experiences with great food and attentive staff. (10 reviews)
Breakfast at this property was consistently excellent with a wide choice of freshly prepared food. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2025
Great hotel, excellent service
Fabiola
Fabiola, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Sep 2025
Traditional English Hotel
Very traditional English hotel with a lot of its original charm but small rooms, multilevel incl in the bathroom itself which was sometimes difficult to navigate. Excellent staff that dropped everything to help when needed!
William
William, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2025
Hotel was located in a perfect location for sightseeing and beds were very comfy. The staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful!
Maggie
Maggie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Fantastic service.
Lovely breakfast room and the bar is a relaxed place to have coffee or a drink.
Susan
Susan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2025
Great location and people
Clinton
Clinton, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Our Stay was Excellent.
Our stay at the Rubens was an excellent. The service was outstanding and caring. The reception staff and concierge were knowledgeable and kind. The doorman, Jan, was always smiling and very pleasant. I can’t say enough good things about Rubens. I recommend it highly.
Judith
Judith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2025
Rubens Hotel
Amazing place seeped in history! The food and service was especially wonderful!
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Great hotel
We enjoyed our stay very much. The room we had was compact and the bed a small double however it was immaculate.
For a room in central london it was very quiet and we heard no road noise
Mrs Hannah
Mrs Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Excellent location
Comfortable classic hotel,excellent customer service, great location.
peter
peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2025
Great location. Very convenient to public transportation and tourist attractions. Great service and food.
CLAIRE
CLAIRE, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2025
The hotel and the staff are exceptional.
STEVEN
STEVEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2025
Hotel agradable
Hotel con excelente ubicación a unos pasos delbuckingham palace
Rogelio
Rogelio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Great service
Amazing location and absolutely the best staff
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2025
It was a beautiful hotel and the staff was fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. Location was great. We will definitely stay there again.
Julie
Julie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2025
The doorman was excellent. The room deco was quintessential English. Loved it!
Anita
Anita, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
The staff at the hotel was very nice and went above and beyond at every opportunity in order to make our vacation the best it could be.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Wonderful hotel and amazing staff.
Eric
Eric, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
The service was fabulous. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and solve every problem or request. The hotel has an old world ambience that is very courtly, if one is looking for that experience. Very quiet, safe and easy walking to the main attractions near the Thames. Highly recommend a stay here!
Natalie
Natalie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2025
Everything was wonderful. Our first time in London and felt we had a “British Experience”. Would highly recommend the hotel.
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2025
muy educados gran servicio
MONICA
MONICA, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
The staff were wonderful. Extremely friendly and ready to help with anything. The hotel is very conveniently located and had a wonderful breakfast
Jessica
Jessica, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Great British hotel
Full of character and charm
We had a good view too!
Very friendly helpful staff
Clean and well kept
Will definitely return
Belinda
Belinda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2025
Very nice hotel built around 1900. The doorman was a treat. Silk fabric on our room walls and adequate bathroom. Would stay here again!
LINDA
LINDA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Con mucha amabilidad nos atendieron desde nuestra llegada, haciendo de ella, un proceso fácil y sencillo
J Anuar
J Anuar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Wow! I cannot wait to return! What an incredible experience. Woke up from a nap and took a last minute visit to the Royal Mews. My room was so adorable.