Rubens At The Palace, London

Rubens At The Palace - A 5-star royal heritage hotel with refined dining and views of Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews

Located in Westminster Borough steps from Buckingham Palace, this historic London hotel features 161 individually designed rooms adorned with Murano chandeliers and velvet tapestries. The Rubens at the Palace offers multiple dining venues including The English Grill serving refined British cuisine, The Curry Room for authentic Indian flavors, and The Palace Lounge where guests enjoy Royal Afternoon Tea overlooking the Royal Mews. The property houses The New York Bar featuring live music and an extensive wine collection including selections from the Tollman family's Bouchard Finlayson vineyard. A five-minute walk from Victoria Station, Rubens At The Palace positions guests near Westminster Abbey, St James's Park, and the Houses of Parliament. The hotel's Market Halls and Nova development area provide diverse dining options within a five-minute radius.

Pros

Direct views of The Royal Mews entrance used by the Royal family

Live music performances in The New York Bar throughout afternoons and evenings

Customized experiences like Champagne sabrage demonstrations and bespoke scent creation workshops

Executive Chef sources ingredients from the same suppliers that serve the Queen's kitchen

Cons

The first floor accessible room requires navigating 20 stairs to reach the main lobby

Some rooms face busy thoroughfares and squares that can get noisy