While crewing an event in London, we were fortunate enough to stay at the lavish Rubens At The Palace hotel, just opposite The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. This luxurious hotel is a few minutes from the Palace gates, and a refreshing fifteen-minute stroll from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
The room was comfortable, although the floor had an interesting, quirky slant to close to the outside wall that would have made carpet bowls difficult, if we had a mind to try. The walls are covered with padded fabric, and numerous prints of historical Westminster characters.
When we ate in, we dined in the popular Cavalry Bar, a warm and richly decorated retreat just off the lobby. The food was spectacular and mouthwatering, while the staff were friendly and helpful. The cavalry memorabilia on the walls and above the bar are enough to make a military historian salivate; it is worth a visit just for that.
We sampled breakfast in the sumptuous Old Masters’ Restaurant. Although they have a mouth-watering selection of meats and cheeses, fruits and cereals, which all comes buffet style, we went for the full English cooked breakfast. Apparently they are famous for their breakfasts, and we can see why.
Rates are competitive, and they offer a guaranteed best rate via their website. If you can find for the same room and booking conditions cheaper anywhere else on the day of booking, they will match it and discount it by a further 10%.
We would stay there again, particularly if visiting London for a shopping trip, or for a site-seeing trip.
For reservations call:
from within the UK - 020 7958 7730 (calls charged at local rate)
from outside the UK - +44 (0) 20 7958 7730 (standard call charges apply)
Rubens At The Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, london, SW1W 0PS
Tel: +44 207 958 7730
Fax: +44 207 958 7725
Web: Rubens At The Palace
