The Rubens at the Palace lies at the heart of London's biggest tourist attractions. For business or pleasure, it's an unbeatable location. We are the closest hotel to Buckingham Palace, and within easy walking distance of Victoria Station and some of London's best shops and restaurants.
From our windows you can watch the comings-and-goings of the guardsmen in the Royal Mews, or you can step outside to share in the unforgettable daily pageant of the Changing of the Guard.
Many of the most popular sights are nearby: Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Downing Street, The London Eye, and boat trips down the Thames to Greenwich. To the north of the hotel lie the royal parks, two tree-lined expanses of open space with fabulous views of the surrounding architecture. Beyond them are Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, and the shopping and theatres of the West End. We're also well connected to London's public transport network. Our nearest underground station is just a couple of minutes away.
The Rubens at the Palace is the majestic 4-star luxury hotel that gives you the best of both worlds. On the one hand, it recalls the magnificence and splendour of a bygone age; on the other, it gives you the latest in modern comforts and technology. The impeccable service and old-world courtesy come from an era when respect and eagerness to please were paramount. When The Rubens was built in 1911, it was popular with debutantes, a class of aristocratic, party-loving young ladies. After almost a century of fine living, the building has lost none of its aristocratic grandeur. The chandeliers gleam as brightly; the decor is as rich; and the staff are as helpful, discreet, and attentive. Whatever you want, we can arrange it for you. Our concierge team know every London sight and every West-End show, as well as the hidden corners that visitors often miss.