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Reviews of Rubens At The Palace 5 stars

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

#155 of 1,011 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 3464 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: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stay, over priced hotel.
    • 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 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

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Perfect vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully presented. Lovely rooms. Very comfy beds. All of the staff we encountered were exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift was slow and it was a wall and half to the room from the lift

    Nice bed in the room.. attentive staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Royal Mews View King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel, staff were amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location, very friendly staff, good breakfast, many gluten-free options
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Availability of Iron and sanitary bags to be appreciated

    Excellent location, very friendly staff, good breakfast. We appreciated a lot, that the zöliakie of my daughter was carefully handled and there were plenty of option for a gluten-free diet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room view was to inner area next to AC units. No view but honestly spent little time in room.

    Staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Location was terrific walking distance to so many sites. Very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant was way overpriced with scant selection for breakfast at a high price. Suggest you get morning eats down the street.

    Amaizing room, so clean and beautiful. Definitely 5 stars, staff could not be more helpful and friendly. It was our 40th anniversary and they made it so memorable with a lovely note and a beautiful little cakein the room. Location was perfect, right across from the Royal Mews and Buckingham Palace. Short walk to the tube station and Victoria station. Absolutely loved the shower and bath, very luxurious. Lovely hotel with so much history, can't wait to go back.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room bit small

    Very quiet and unique Fab staff and evening meal was fantastic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful Hotel, great spot, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small not much space for suitcases

    Location was great, staff were lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Definitely looking forward to our next visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Maybe the size of the shower... it was very clean and served its purpose but just felt a little on the smaller side.

    The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The location was within a 5mins walk to the London Tube and in what seemed to be a safe area near Buckingham Palace. Dinner in the Curry Room was outstanding and worth every penny of the prix fixe menu. The rooms, at least the one we had was not huge but they were well appointed and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room was tiny

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Magical and very special
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didn’t like

    Not only was the property beautiful but the people within it also made you feel so special and went the extra mile in everything we did. Each room is slightly different giving it, its own personal touch. Loved it!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Gorgeous, romantic stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was wonderful.

    The staff were amazing! From the doorman to the bellhop to the waitstaff, we felt cared for and comfortable the entire time! They truly went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay and didn’t have to worry about a thing. It was the very best beginning to our honeymoon that we could have asked for :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Short and sweet!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower could have been better but its a beautiful old building so hardly surprised

    Location, staff and comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Can't wait to come back! Will definitely recommend this hotel to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I wish the shower glass covered a bit more of the shower. Each time I used it, I had to wipe down the floor and toilet bc they got soaked.

    Perfect location for the activities we had planned. The room was small, but adequate. Bed was very comfortable. Loved the counterspace in the bathroom. Employees were so friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Single
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location and great service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check-in process took too long late at night (30 minutes). Also the agent must have been new as she gave us incorrect information stating that rooms would not be cleaned every day unless we asked and also stating that the water in the room was only free the first night. The room was cleaned every day (without us asking) and we learned later that the water was actually included.

    Staff was exceptional and location was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

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