Rubens At the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace is a beautifully restored historic luxury boutique-style hotel, renowned for its impeccable, personalized service delivered by a team who take genuine pride in exceeding expectations, from the moment guests are greeted by red-uniformed doormen. Overlooking The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, the hotel places guests in the heart of London, a short walk from Victoria Station, Westminster, Mayfair, and London’s West End, and is ideal for Victoria Palace and Victoria Apollo theatres.

Each of the 161 individually designed guestrooms offers thoughtful touches of luxury and homely comforts, including premium bedding, down comforters, and complimentary wired and wireless internet. Rooms feature satellite programming, with in-room video streaming and cable TV available in select accommodations. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers, with bathrobes provided in certain guest bathrooms. Additional amenities such as air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, bottled water, and mini-bars are also available in selected rooms.

The Rubens at the Palace boasts an exceptional array of dining experiences, featuring some of London's finest food and beverage offerings crafted with ingredients from Royal Warrant Holder suppliers. The flagship **English Grill** restaurant presents a refined and stylish setting with Murano chandeliers and a live-action kitchen. Guests can savor British cuisine, including signature steaks grilled to perfection on a charcoal-fired Josper Grill, plant-based selections, and seasonal desserts, often served with a theatrical table-side flourish. An extensive wine list, including selections from Bouchard Finlayson, and a Champagne trolley complement the meal. **The Palace Lounge**, a magnificent bright open space, offers panoramic views of The Royal Mews, perfect for morning coffee, pastries, or the famous Royal Afternoon Tea. For a unique culinary journey, **The Curry Room** blends Indian and African influences in a fine-dining style, with an inspired three-course menu by Chef Arun Kumar and an exceptional Thali. The hotel also features **The New York Bar**, renowned for its striking red décor, original artwork, and luxurious ambiance, offering a blend of traditional hospitality and modern mixology, famous Gin and Whisky experiences, and home-curated infusions with table-side theatre. Guests can also enjoy 24-hour room service and daily English breakfasts (available for a fee).

Convenient amenities include complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel, concierge services, express check-in/out, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. Guests can utilize the 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and daily housekeeping. Additional services such as babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, gift shops/newsstands, and a taxi service are available. The hotel also offers ticket and tour assistance. For relaxation, a massage service is available on-site. The property features a unique living plant wall and maintains a strict non-smoking policy. Parking facilities are also provided.

The hotel is ideally located near major London attractions: Buckingham Palace (0.5 km / 0.3 mi), Victoria Station Travel Information Centre (0.5 km / 0.3 mi), St. James Park (0.6 km / 0.3 mi), Green Park (0.7 km / 0.4 mi), Hyde Park (1.1 km / 0.7 mi), Westminster Abbey (1.2 km / 0.7 mi), and Big Ben (1.5 km / 0.9 mi). Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the preferred airport, located 26.3 km / 16.4 mi away.