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Reviews of Rubens At The Palace 5 stars

39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster Borough, London, SW1W 0PS, United Kingdom

#1012 of 1,012 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 3484 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    not long enough. Im going back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Royal Mews View King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    hiccup with house keeping, nothing serious but not expected from this caliber of hotel

    friendly staff nice room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    A great few nights away in London and a very central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    The location was brilliant as we were going to a Palace Garden party, and the hotel is within easy walking distance. Lovely staff and quality building and deco.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Royal stay, great service and perfect location!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 13 nights

    I didn't like the old-style coil mattress, but the staff kindly got me a mattress topper that solved the problem.

    The hotel is beautiful and the service by the staff is impeccable! I had a small room and the red decor was a bit much for a long stay like mine, but there was every amenity in the room, decent sized bathroom with rain shower and bath tub. The room even had a sitting area, which was surprising for a small room like that. Breakfast in the hotel is very expensive and there are no "small breakfast" options (like just coffee and pastry), and you'll find better options across the street (Gail's and English Tea Rose are recommended). But if you want a proper big breakfast, then prepay before your stay. The bar, afternoon tea and restaurant are all great (if expensive). And the location can't be beat! Across the street from Buckingham Palace and close to Victoria station (tube, train station, coach station and bus hub), so you can get everywhere quite fast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Mews View Classic Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe ... 8 pounds for a tea +7.50 room service = 15.50 ... is a little ... agresive price?

    Everything was at the highest level. Very goog exclusive hotel. Delicius breakfasts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    If you are a fan of grandeur and lavishness it can be found here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The double rooms are small and at first I was put off by this. After we organized our things into the room it was very nice and I appreciated the coziness.

    Completely above par. Everyone was courteous and attentive. The staff was very helpful in every way and accommodated our request (which were not many) quickly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Great stay and highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel location was perfect for our visit to Buckingham Palace. All the staff were great from check in to housekeeping. Great breakfast too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    A wonderful stay from start to finish. The staff are so friendly and attentive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very comfortable bed and lovely quiet, beautifully decorated room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Excellent location for sightseeing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for sightseeing. Close to the tube and bus station. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast menu is way to expensive. Sad, it would be nice to be able to have breakfast at the hotel

    Nice service from staff. Jazz music was really great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food was a little expensive.

    Location was excellent and the staff were amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Mews View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    All

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful experience when wanting something special
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Royal Mews View King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything the staff the location friendly Knowledge of area and sights

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Our stay was very good and the staff were brilliant especially the doorman paschal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cooked breakfast was too fast coming out, we didn’t have time to eat our cereals before it came Next time we will book direct with the hotel as we thought the room was very small and for booking. Com customers only I’d rather pay the extra I think the service charges are over the top as we pay it on every order, so if we order six brinks there’s only one service charge but if we order three times there’s three sevice charges, sorry but it all adds up

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were not comfy and there wasn’t a bath

    The location was perfect. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    brilliant apart from the food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    See above

    everything was quite brilliant with the exception of the food. Like many places today, they seem to have forgotten how to serve food hot. The Indian restaurant had fantastic staff but the food was served on a cold metal tray and was warm at best, and further aggrivated by the aircon. Breakfast on the first morning was cold bacon, and eggs and warm sausage served on cold plates. The second morning we just had fruit juice and toast...for £35 each !!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing hotel, fantastic staff, amazing food. 5 stars!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Royal Themed King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It’s absolutely stunning

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stay, over priced hotel. Staff were excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift was broken, there was no fridge in the room and the shower gel, shampoo etc had been attached to the wall so high, if you were in the bath and needed it you would have to stand and stretch to reach it. The hotel is a bit dated and in need of a refurb.

    The location was excellent for what we wanted to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    The staff were outstanding! Super helpful and couldn't do enough for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dated but well kept

    Very clean and had all the facilities you need

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't see out our window

    The staff is exceptional!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location if visiting Buckingham Palace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a twin room 4th floor. No view out of window and room felt small. However this was fine for one night, personally wouldn’t have liked it for any longer and did feel slightly short changed.

    5 mins walk to Buckingham Palace - Excellent location to see/walk to all the tourist sights. Hotel staff all extremely friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel in exceptional location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception area very small.

    The mattress was extremely comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem was we went out for a walk to go sight seeing when we got back to our room the door was left open staff had brought us complimentary chocolates and biscuits which was nice but they didn't close the door behind them .I reported it to reception they apologised and said they would look in it that was the only negative thing .

    The location was very good right across the road from Buckingham Palace. The hotel was lovely .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable night could be better for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Mews View King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really worth the money paid £520 for the night The extra for the view was really non existent as we were to far along to look on the mews No fridge in the room sockets only one side of the bed difficult to plug in the kettle Despite being aware of a 60th birthday no effort was made to a knowledge this Oh and the light in the bathroom was hanging out the ceiling. Would stay again but with lower expectations.

    Very clean and very well located The serving staff at breakfast were very good indeed. The front of house also very good indeed Bed super comfy

    Stayed in May 2024

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