We stayed at the Rubens for 3 nights in March, 2009. We had an upgraded suite and though it was a little small, it was well appointed with a great bathroom and a good bed. The decor was charming with old English portraits and lots of "kilty" looking fabrics. The service was excellent and they were always willing to help... more

My wife wished to visit Buckingham Palace,hence our reason for staying there - all other hotels in the immediate area were full.Yes..the location of the hotel is excellent - particularly if you wish to visit The Palace.Its closeness to all the buses at Victoria Station is very useful as well.So 100% for that.The attitude of all the staff was consistently... more

Went with my family for a weekend in London, the main purpose of the trip was to visit Buckingham Palace. The hotel is literally across the road from the Palace - you can't stay nearer. Hotel is "olde worlde" British - bad decor and small rooms, but in the location it is, that's a sort of charm. Staff are very... more

The hotel had his best times during the period of Queen Victoria. And you see it when you enter the place. The rooms are small, even for London conditions. The bathrooms are from the 18th century (I assume). But the Bar and Lounge is GREAT. Barmen --->super. Atmosphere ---> great. more

I am originally from London, but have spent my life nearly exclusively outside of the UK. I am quite familiar with London in general, but still feel like a bit of a tourist when I return, especially with my American accent. I had been all over the UK many times, but my American wife had not, so we decided to... more

Fantastic location right next to Buckingham Palace and walking distance to just about everywhere! It exudes old-world charm and is a very comfortable home-away-from-home hotel, a welcome break from large, sterile highrise hotels. Worth paying an upgrade to a King Room and request front of the hotel with a view of the goings on at Buckingham Palace. I recommend high... more

We stayed at the Rubens for one night earlier this year - very near Victoria train station, so the location is excellent. Having found the hotel, check-in went smoothly, and first impressions of the ambiance were that it is a 'nice' and slightly old-fashioned hotel. The rooms are quite nicely presented, and similarly with other hotels in London, are quite... more

In October ’08 my husband and I visited London for the first time. When we were planning the trip we were looking for accommodations that reflected some of the history of the area and a place that would give us a true feel of London. Our travel agent, who was born and raised in England, suggested The Rubens Hotel. The... more

Il hotel si trova proprio in centro, in una posizione conveniente. La ns finestra dava proprio sul cortile e la... more