London
The Rubens at the Palace
About the Hotel
Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Hotel
- The 5-star Rubens at the Palace is a great base from which to explore London. Some of the city's most renowned sites are on its doorstep.
- It is part of Red Carnation, the AA Hotel Group of the Year for 2024–2025.
- The property has traditional English decor, including marble floors and crystal chandeliers. Royal-themed bedrooms are filled with antiques and original artwork. These include portraits of King Charles, Prince William, and the late Queen Elizabeth.
- Dining options include the 2-AA-Rosette English Grill and the AA-Rosette-awarded Curry Room. Afternoon tea is served in the opulent Palace Lounge. Live jazz is hosted most nights in The Leopard Bar and the New York bar. The Leopard Bar is included in The Handbook's list of London's Best Champagne Bars.
- The exterior of the hotel features a 350-square-metre living wall with more than 10,000 plants. It helps to improve local air quality and provides a habitat for animals and birds. It also helps to cool the building in summer and heat it in winter.
- The hotel's central location makes it easy to get around on foot. Beautiful green spaces St James' Park and Green Park are both less 10 minutes' walk. Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are around 15 minutes' walk away.
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The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(14 Member Ratings)
(14 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Recommend the afternoon tea.
Susan
03 Mar, 2025
Cambridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
A beautiful Hotel in the heart of London. Very attentive staff, nothing was too much of trouble. Our experience started with Raj who gave us a comprehensive insight into the history of the hotel and made us feel very welcome and special. I would like to mention Muna who made our Afternoon Tea experience unforgettable. Breakfast was excellent. And again, I would like to say thank you to Erika who did everything to make our breakfast a great start to the day. These are just a few names, but I would like to say that all the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Other Comments
If there was one thing that could be improved, I would like the towels to be fluffier.
Elita
18 Feb, 2025
SudburySudbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
We were warmly greeted at Reception by Charlie who checked us in in a professional yet friendly & charming manner. Our Royal themed room was Charles 11 & it was very comfortable & had everything we needed for a one night stay. Breakfast was wonderful offering a great variety. The festive afternoon tea was a delight too with endless sandwiches & scones if required. Special mention to the jolly doorman, Pascal & also to Rosie on Reception, who at very short notice changed our tea booking from 2 to 3. Staff give exceptional service at The Rubén’s & the interior decor is of a high standard that befits its 5* rating. I would love to make a return visit one day.
Barbara
30 Nov, 2024
Sunbury-on-Thames, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything was great
Teresa
21 Dec, 2024
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Caroline was lovely amd very personable in the dining room and Raj and his guest services team were very welcoming.
Other Comments
The service in the New York Bar was terrible. We were ignored by several staff despite sitting near their station at the end of the bar. Also it took 40 minutes to be served food for our afternoon tea experience but this was not the fault of the waiting staff, the kitchen seemed backed up. When £102 each this is unacceptable.
Sandra
09 Dec, 2024
Kidderminster, UK
Enjoyed Most
Excellant - food, service, room and staff. 10/10
Other Comments
Staff friendly, polite and helpful.
Clive
11 Nov, 2024
Benfleet, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great location and excellent service
Other Comments
The room was small but well maintained with quality bedding
Glynis
21 Aug, 2024
Manchester, UK
Enjoyed Most
All the staff were helpful and the hotel setting is stupendous. The afternoon tea was out of this world and was something we were unlikely to do without the Travelzoo deal. I would recommend this hotel to anyone with a desire to be spoilt rotten.
Michael
13 Sep, 2024
Fareham, UK
Other Comments
A wonderful stay and wonderful staff.
paula
16 Sep, 2024
Hornsea, UK