The Rubens Hotel in London | Steps from Buckingham Palace 👑
Enjoy a 5-star service minutes from Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station
Why we love it
The setting
The Rubens at the Palace sits on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria, facing the Royal Mews. The Grade-listed building has been a London hotel since 1912, and its address puts you a short walk from one of the most photographed corners of the city. Victoria Station is around 200 metres away, so trains, the Underground and the Gatwick Express are all close. Step out of the front door and you are minutes from St James's Park and the daily comings and goings around the palace.
What to expect
This is a five-star address with traditional, formal service. Rooms are dressed in classic English style, with padded headboards, heavy curtains and marble bathrooms. Breakfast is not included in this rate but can be added at booking for 22 GBP per guest. The hotel has its own bar and restaurant on site, plus a wood-panelled lounge where a pianist often plays in the evening. Expect quiet, soundproofed rooms despite the central location.
Things to do nearby
You are well placed for royal London. Buckingham Palace is under 500 metres away, with the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews even closer. St James's Park spreads out a few minutes' walk north, and Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are a comfortable stroll beyond it. The St James Theatre sits almost next door, and Victoria's shops, theatres and transport links are right on the doorstep.
Best for
Best for couples and first-time visitors who want a central, walkable base for royal and Westminster sights, with fast train links in and out of the city.
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The Rubens at the Palace
Five-star hotel facing the Royal Mews, a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station.
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Palace and St James's Park
Arrive at Victoria and check in, then walk over to Buckingham Palace to get your bearings. Spend the afternoon in St James's Park and end the evening with a drink in the hotel's panelled bar.
Royal Mews to Westminster
Start at the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews next to the hotel, then carry on to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Head back along the river before your evening departure.
Where you'll be
London, UK
FAQ
Is The Rubens at the Palace close to Buckingham Palace?
Yes. Buckingham Palace is roughly 480 metres from The Rubens at the Palace, around a six-minute walk along Buckingham Palace Road.
What is the best area to stay in London for first-time visitors?
Victoria is one of the best areas in London for first-time visitors. It puts you within walking distance of Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and Westminster, and Victoria Station gives you direct trains, Underground lines and the Gatwick Express.
Does the rate at The Rubens at the Palace include breakfast?
The room rate is room only. Breakfast is not included but can be added when you book for 22 GBP per guest, served at the hotel each morning.
How far is The Rubens at the Palace from the airport and the station?
Victoria Station is around 200 metres from the hotel, about a three-minute walk. From there you can take the Gatwick Express to Gatwick Airport in roughly 30 minutes, or the Underground towards Heathrow.
Does The Rubens at the Palace have a bar and restaurant?
Yes. The Rubens at the Palace has its own bar and restaurant on site, including a wood-panelled lounge with an evening pianist and a dining room serving traditional British cooking.
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