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Rubens At The Palace

★★★★★ 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, GB

9.2 guest rating· 3724 reviews

The five stars

Rubens At The Palace holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Room service, Valet parking and Concierge service.

Guests score it 9.2/10 across 3724 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Overlooking Buckingham Palace

Individually Designed Rooms : Each room at The Rubens at the Palace is a unique blend of luxury and comfort, providing a homely feel with thoughtful touches.

Culinary Excellence : Indulge in the finest food and beverage offerings in London at the flagship English Grill restaurant, where signature classics and seasonal delights are grilled to perfection in a live-action kitchen.

Royal Experiences : From enjoying morning coffee with panoramic views at The Palace Lounge to embarking on an authentic culinary journey at the Curry Room, every moment at The Rubens is filled with royal elegance and top-notch service.

Book your stay at The Rubens at the Palace for an unforgettable experience in the heart of London.

Rooms & rates

Royal Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Queen bed

Junior Suite

Sleeps 3 · 23 m² · Queen bed

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Executive King Room

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

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Executive King Suite

Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

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Master Suite

Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

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Royal Mews View Classic Double

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

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Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

Royal Themed King Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Room (Product Api Enablement)

Sleeps 1

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking garage
  • Valet parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Dry cleaning
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

What guests say9.23724 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location− Rooms can be small
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8

Guest review

10.0

Location was amazing. The dining restaurant in the back had fabulous drinks and pizza. The staff at check in and out were so lovely and very helpful. The doormen were so kind every time we entered and left, they also helped so much with all our luggage, we didn’t have to haul any of it.

Sonnie · US · 2026-10-13

Guest review

9.0

Staff were helpful, room was nice, bed comfortable, breakfast excellent.

Chris · GB · 2026-10-13

Great hotel.

9.0

Great location, super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast.

− Nothing

Joann · GB · 2026-10-11

Great location on our quick visit to London from Australia.

9.0

The hotel is in a great location within walking distance to the palace. Staff were very friendly.

− Nothing

Alison · AU · 2026-10-07

Guest review

10.0

Everything. Great location, great food. Exceptional staff. Extremely quiet room

− Nothing

Andrew · GB · 2026-10-07

Great location close to everything and directly opposite Royal Mews

10.0

Perfect location , exceptional staff

− The automatic addition of gratuity to your bar bill and then again to the same bill when paying on departure, if I wish to tip please let me do so

michael · GB · 2026-09-19

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Rubens At The Palace really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please be aware that on arrival at the hotel a credit or debit card or cash deposit must be provided for a pre charge/ authorization for the accommodations and for any extras. As a standard hotel policy, upon arrival an amount of £100.00 per night will be temporarily pre authorized on your card or taken as cash deposit towards any extras during your stay with us. Anything that is not used will be released from your card upon your departure from the Hotel.

A deposit may be required at the property.