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    The Rubens at the Palace

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    39 Buckingham Palace Road | Victoria, London SW1W 0PS, England
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    Gin tasting experience

    Visited The New York bar at The Rubens Hotel with my partner as we had a voucher for the gin tasting experience.We had a great time thanks partly to lots of gin but mainly to Ruzuan the bar manager who was informative,knowledgeable and charming.I will...More

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    Reviewed 7 July 2018
    1St Class London Hotel

    My wife and I visited England after a tour of Ireland. Our travel agent booked us into The Rubens and while we were sure that it would be nice, we really did not know what to expect. What a pleasant surprise!!! It was wonderful!! This...More

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    Response from MalcolmHendry, General Manager at The Rubens at the PalaceResponded 9 July 2018

    Dear JimDeb73, Thank you so much for your glowing review. I am over the moon to read your feedback, and to know that you and your wife enjoyed such a lovely time with us! Please do be assured that your lovely comments have been duly...More

    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    London visit

    This hotel is excellent in many ways location, staff very friendly and helpful, rooms are well maintained and very clean . Would throughly recommend and hope to return soon. Thank you to staff for making our visit memorable.

    Thank Emily7989
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Rubens is for Royalty

    The Rubens at the Palace London Food for thought 616716443 We were booked here by Oceania for the night before the British Medleys cruise. The decor was over the top bright red everywhere. Wall paper was actually fabric. The furniture was spare but glitzy. The...More

    Thank Dan F
    Response from MalcolmHendry, General Manager at The Rubens at the PalaceResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Dan F, Thank you for taking the time to leaves us feedback online. I am really pleased that you found my team to be lovely and friendly. It is is important for us to ensure wonderful hospitality, and I am glad we could do...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Just Wonderful!

    My husband and I stayed here after visiting the theatre to see Wicked. From the moment we checked in the staff made us both feel very special. They were friendly, professional and most of all approachable, nothing was too much trouble. Our room over looked...More

    Thank jerseybean67
    Response from MalcolmHendry, General Manager at The Rubens at the PalaceResponded 6 days ago

    Dear jerseybean67, Thank you so much for your fantastic review following your stay at the Rubens at the Palace, for Wicked. I am delighted that your stay with us was so wonderful, and to read that we exceeded your expectations! Thank you for compliments about...More

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    Traditional, Edwardian-era hotel, originally built as a debutante hostel for nearby Buckingham Palace. ...More Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
    Air Conditioning
    Banquet Room
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Concierge
    Conference Facilities
    Dry Cleaning
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Wheelchair access
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Free Parking
    Spa
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Awards & Recognition
    GreenLeaders Bronze level
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    GreenLeaders Bronze level
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    Hotel Style
    Family
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    Onsen
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    Romantic
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    Luxury
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    Business
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    GreenLeaders Bronze level
    Certificate of Excellence
    GreenLeaders Bronze level
    Certificate of Excellence
    Contact Information
    011 44 20 7834 6600Call
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    Hotel Style
    Family
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    Onsen
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    Romantic
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    Luxury
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    Business
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    173
    Price range
    US$225 - US$470 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    The Rubens At The Palace Hotel London
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    Rubens At The Palace London
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    Rubens Palace
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > London > Westminster
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    Abbey sit adjacent at a corner of Parliament Square,
    and a short stroll along The Mall leads to Buckingham
    Palace. Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are just
    up the road as well. As captivating as the
    architecture is, the wonders of Mother Nature are
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    carpozijr
    18 August 2018|
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    Response from MalcolmHendry | Property representative |
    Good morning carpozijr, I have pasted the terms below for you, and I hope this clarifies! Terms and Conditions Kids Stay & Dine for Free •One child 12 years or under stays for free when sharing a room with a full paying... More
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    Matsicko
    14 August 2018|
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    Response from MalcolmHendry | Property representative |
    Dear Matsicko, We do have Valet Parking available at the Hotel. This is parked in a secure nearby parking facility. If you would like this option, you may stop outside the Hotel to pull-up and my Doorman will greet you... More
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    30 June 2018|
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    Dear Guest, Thank you for your question. Smart jeans and short sleeved shirts with smart shoes will be perfectly acceptable. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry General Manager
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