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The Rubens At The Palace

39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
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The Rubens at the Palace lies at the heart of London's biggest tourist attractions. For business or pleasure, it's an unbeatable location. We are the closest hotel to Buckingham Palace, and within easy walking distance of Victoria Station and some of London's best shops and restaurants. The choice of luxury 5-star accommodation at The Rubens is breathtaking with 143 deluxe guest rooms, 8 royal rooms, and 10 luxurious suites. Whichever room you choose, there are no compromises on comfort, serenity, or a good night's sleep. Many rooms and suites have views over the Royal Mews. If you are looking for a venue in which to conduct a private meeting or event then The Rubens at Buckingham Palace comes fully equipped to meet your needs and more, with a range of business facilities to support you throughout.

Venue Details

ChainRed Carnation Hotels
BrandRed Carnation Hotels
Built1911
Renovated2018
Total meeting space4,499 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms161
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Our most recent awards and accolades can be found at the following link; https://www.rubenshotel.com/about/awards-and-accolades

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
Dec 26, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025
Jan 2, 2026 - Jan 5, 2026
Jan 9, 2026 - Jan 12, 2026
Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 26, 2026
Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 2, 2026
Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 9, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 23, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Jun 30Nov 01 - Dec 31
Shoulder season
Mar 16 - Apr 30Sep 16 - Oct 31Jul 01 - Sep 15
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,499.3 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,077.4 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,499.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,216.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
4,499.3 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,776.0 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
80
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
1,184.0 sq. ft.
32.8 x 36.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
150
-
70
150
80
21
26
42
721.2 sq. ft.
23.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
80
18
36
80
50
24
20
27
624.3 sq. ft.
23.0 x 29.5 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
50
-
20
50
27
15
14
-
645.8 sq. ft.
32.8 x 19.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
60
21
27
60
42
24
20
-
570.5 sq. ft.
29.5 x 19.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
50
21
18
50
40
18
20
-
312.2 sq. ft.
23.0 x 13.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
20
9
10
20
15
6
13
-
269.1 sq. ft.
16.4 x 13.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
20
15
10
20
15
6
14
-
2,077.4 sq. ft.
55.8 x 32.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
100
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968.8 sq. ft.
39.4 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
32
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
161
Single (1 bed)
19
Single (1 bed) rate
£212.00 - £486.00
Double (2 beds)
43
Double (2 beds) rate
£252.00 - £526.00
Suites
12
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Directions Directions from Victoria Station The Hotel is a 2-3 minute walk from Victoria Station. Exit the station at Terminus Place and turn left. Turn right onto Buckingham Palace Road and follow road for approximately 100 metres where you will arrive at the hotel on your right hand side. By Car We are delighted to offer Valet parking at a nearby secure car park at the cost of £70 per days, available daily with our concierge team from 8am-8pm. Please note that Central London operates a Congestion Charge zone between the hours of 7am-6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. The current daily charge when entering the zone is £11.50, for details on how to pay please visit the following website, https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge. Buses There are several bus stops near to the hotel, as well as Victoria Coach Station. GPS coordinates N 51°29'54.18" W 0°08'35.42"
Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £70.00/day )
Valet parking
( £70.00/day )

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Tate Britain
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St James's Park
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Historical landmark
16 mins
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Hyde Park
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Museum
0 mi
The Rubens at the Palace is the closest hotel to Buckingham Palace with some of our bedrooms and outlets overlooking The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
London, LND, GB SW1A 1AA

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Facility Restrictions

Pets: Allowed only in specific rooms; prior arrangement required and surcharges apply Smoking: The hotel is non-smoking. Dress Code: Smart casual throughout the hotel Wheelchair accessible Maximum Capacity: Up to 160 guests across all event spaces combined. Individual rooms have strict capacity limits Food & Beverage: Only hotel catering is permitted; outside food and drinks are not allowed. Alcohol Service: Must be provided by the hotel; corkage fees apply for special requests.

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Cancellation Policy

Period prior to the date for which the Bedroom/Event Space is booked when cancellation is informed in writing Cancellation Charges: More than 4 months up to and including 12 months 20% of Anticipated Total Value of the Booking More than 1 month up to and including 4 months 50% of Anticipated Total Value of the Booking Up to and including 1 month 100% of Anticipated Total Value of the Booking

Additional details

At The Rubens at the Palace, we believe that every special occasion deserves a truly luxurious and memorable venue. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, baby shower, corporate meeting, or conference, The Rubens offers the perfect backdrop to turn your event into an extraordinary experience. With the dedicated expertise of our Events Manager, your function will be meticulously planned and executed from beginning to end, with personalised menus, bespoke themes, and thoughtful touches that reflect your unique style and preferences.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Rubens At The Palace's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://redcarnationhotels.com/sustainability
Does The Rubens At The Palace have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://redcarnationhotels.com/sustainability

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Rubens At The Palace and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Rubens At The Palace's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://impact.ttc.com/diversity/

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Rubens At The Palace developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, ACT Global CleanCoat
Does The Rubens At The Palace clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, pls refer to https://redcarnationhotels.com/travel-information
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