Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms can be small

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Rooms are spotless and well-maintained, contributing to a positive experience.
Service
9.8
Staff are extremely friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond.
Location
9.3
Excellent location near iconic landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms are cozy and comfortable, though some may find them small.
Amenities
8.8
Basic amenities are available, including an on-site restaurant and bar.
Value for Money
8.8
Good value considering the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food quality is excellent, particularly breakfast and special meals.
Overall Experience
9.5
A wonderful overall experience, highly recommended for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:43

Property Description

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.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 70 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 3432 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.5
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ana maria family_with_children es
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
L
Lee couple gb
8
Superb location for a London stay.
Pros:

Great location, excellent staff and service

Cons:

Discretionary “service payment” Seemed to me this should be included in the hotel’s prices ?

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
K
keri couple gb
8
High expectations were partially met however some aspects were disappointing
Pros:

Fantastic location with a beautiful character to the hotel with in the main lovely welcoming people . Breakfast was lovely and rooms clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Our check in was pretty matter of fact with the individual on reception quite blunt . Room available time was not forthcoming which hindered our plans .
Basic room accessories were sparse and not really replenished during a two night stay . We would have expected better .

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
P
Pamela couple gb
9
Elegant hotel with stylish interiors and super friendly staff.
Pros:

Staff were brilliant. Very friendly, helpful and efficient. Excellent location within walking distance of a lot of London’s main attractions. Elegant bar and restaurant. We felt very at home.

Cons:

We were in room 444 and there was the constant hum/noise from an extractor or air con unit outside the window all night.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
K
Katherine Anne couple us
10
Definitely worth staying at!
Pros:

The location was excellent. All the areas within the hotel were beautiful, clean and easily accessible.

Cons:

The beds were a little on the firm side for me but everything else was perfect.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
S
Steve couple gb
10
Luxury hotel and excellent staff, makes for a great stay!
Pros:

Such a warm welcome, lovely place.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple gb
8
Great value, excellent service and perfect location
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly and stylish service.

Cons:

Room was a little dated but clean and comfortable

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
C
claire family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
G
Gemma Broadley solo_traveller gb
3
Poor experience.
Pros:

The location was good for what I needed.

Cons:

The Executive Single room upon arrival had a terrible smell of cigarettes, although it was clean the overriding smell of cigarettes was overwhelming. The room is located on the corridor and the headboard adjacent to the cleaners cupboard. The room was extremely noisy due to corridor noise, which I do understand and accept somewhat but the main issue I had was how noisy the adjacent cleaners cupboard was and from early hours in the morning until checkout the cleaners were in and out of the cupboard. Not their fault as they need to clean, but the sound insulation in this room is terrible, and should be looked at. As a consequence I didn't sleep well at all, nor did I feel rested. Also, I had previously asked for a late check out at the time of booking which was accepted but when I asked to confirm this in the morning at Reception, I was told they would call me back to confirm - they didn't call me back till 12:00 so I'd already packed and about to vacate the room so did not benefit from having a rest in the morning. However the worst part of the experience was when I checked out and I gave the receptionist the feedback who advised that she would get her manager to call me to offer a formal apology and look at maybe providing a part refund (I have name of individual spoken to); yet to this day nobody has called me. Poor service. The breakfast was nice but overpriced. Due to this experience, I wouldn't stay here again.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
J
Jorgensen family_with_children dk
10
Godt hotel med meget central beliggenhed
Pros:

Designet og omgivelserne

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
P
Patrick couple gb
9
Excellent stay, professional staff and met my expectations
Pros:

Cleanliness and location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
V
Virginia couple nl
9
Pros:

The staff was terrific — a special shoutout to Robert the doorman who helped steer me in the right direction on many occasions.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
A
Anna Cap family_with_children it
10
Posizione
Pros:

Colazione ottima

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo_traveller at
6
Pros:

Lift ist an zwei Tagen nicht gegangen, was im 4. Stock unangenehm ist. Einstellung Raumtemperatur schwierig. In der Dusche kommt das Wasser abwechselnd heiß und kalt!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
O
Olga solo_traveller ua
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
J
Jimmy solo_traveller se
6
Pros:

Decent quality, once you get it.

Cons:

Very substandard for what they want to be. Rock hard beds that were only mildly acceptable once an a topper was added. Lots of scruffs and nicks in tre first room I was offered, and no minibar on a five-star? After raising this I was upgraded to a higher category, which is commendable and saved the holiday experience. Still, the minibar in the new room was barely stocked, did not have a menu or a bottle opener. These might be small issues, but they are fatal to the air this kind of hotel wants to put on.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
J
Jānis couple lv
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
B
Bert couple de
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, great location , very professional staff,
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, staff friendliness

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple us
10
Perfection in the heart of London.
Pros:

Everything! This and its sister property 41 Hotel are our favorite hotels in London, amazing location, great service, gorgeous rooms, lovely dining and bar areas, truly perfect.

Cons:

Nothing! Loved the whole experience!

2026-03-27 via Nuitee