Hotel Rubens at the Palace
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6 hotel reviews for Hotel Rubens at the Palace
The following are archived hotel reviews: These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
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Highly recommended, if you have a London trip in a typical, British Environment to spend would like. Very centrally located, Metro in the afternoon and bus station are within walking distance. Buckingham Palace about .5 minutes walk. Very extensive breakfast buffet, the 5 pm tea celebrate. Hotel Internet side the hotel and the room so again, as there really on site.
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in October 09,
Martina, Age 41-45, Family
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We have the Rubens than a typical British met. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the hotel a bit dark and noisy. The rooms are not very large, but everything you expected of them. The shower/tub with Tropenbrause and lush showers deserves special mention in the UK. The breakfast was plentiful and good (full English incl. porridge, omelets, etc. ). The hotel is located directly across from the Royal Mews and about five minutes from the entrance of Buckingham Palace. The Victoria station is also less than a 5 minute walk away. In the i... Read more
in May 09,
Sascha, Age 31-35, Couple
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A nice mixture from what one calls “classically”, and modern influences, i.e. Memoriabila of rudder associations and large battle scenes in oil, on the other side modern furniture and sample-mix in the rooms.
Small rooms, which falls however hardly important, since these are very well and high-quality equipped as well as decorated. A really beautiful mixture from the classical English style, old pictures, dark woods, and modern influences, in our case sample-mix. Beautiful, clean bath with fresh carnations.
Always friendly, always helpfully,... Read more
in April 09,
Michael, Age 19-25, Couple
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Interesting quotes from the reviews
Hotel in general
- in May 11
really beautiful hotel, perfect location and great staff.
- in May 11
- Free Wifi
- in April 11
We came to run the London Marathon and wanted a good hotel close to the finish This Hotel was perfect and beat expectation.
- in April 11
- in May 11
The location for Buckingham Palace is amazing, great hotel, great facilities ans staff who can't do enough for you. - in February 10
the credit crunch means I no longer get to enjoy the exceptional service that this great hotel has to offer.
- in May 11
- I would stay there again
- in May 11
Relaxed atmosphere with very traditional surroundings keeping with the `Royal` theme which made it feel special. - in December 10
The relaxed atmosphere
- in May 11
- in July 11
Would highly recommend this hotel, or any of the "Red Carnation" group of hottels around the world.
- in July 11
- falling apart phone
- not designed place for kids
Room
- clean room
- in September 10
The location was great and the bed was very comfortable. - in February 10
hotel location; room decor, helpfulness of staff, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast, they allowed us to check-in early, .
- in September 10
- in July 10
The beds comfortable and great air conditioning since it was boiling hot in London. - in May 11
The beds were very comfortable.
- in July 10
- in June 11
The staff were fantastic and the room was so comfortable, I could not reccomend this hotel highly enough - in May 11
Although small the room was extremely comfortable - crisp cotton sheets and beautifully decorated.
- in June 11
- in July 11
Considering the room cost £179 per night this was a little disappointing as I have stayed in much larger and more comfortable rooms for much less than that per night. - in February 10
Good size rooms which were comfortable, helpful staff.
- in July 11
- in October 10
the shower was great but the glass divider was not, water leaked out of it and all over the floor.
- in October 10
- in October 10
Small but a nice room. - in August 10
Great location, nice room decoration. - in April 10
Good location, old world charm, friendly albeit slightly disorganised staff, nice room, good value for money .
- in October 10
- in February 11
In addition, I asked for a quiet room and was given a room that looked on an extremely busy main road. - in November 10
Supposedly a quiet room, there was noise from the air-conditioning plant outside.
- in February 11
- in January 11
room was very small was expecting something bit more grander for money we paid - in September 10
The room was very small, especially when used by two people.
- in January 11
Service
- in March 11
Excellent food, excellent service - just a very enjoyable overnight stay! - in March 10
Excellent service.
- in March 11
- in May 11
There is not one thing which stands out as being the "best" during our stay at the Reubens, from the friendly staff excellent personal customer service, beautiful clean luxurious room. - in April 11
The staff are excellent, their attention to detail and customer service. - in December 10
The staff were excellent. - in July 10
Staff were excellent.
- in May 11
- friendly and helpful staff
- in June 11
Very friendly staff - in July 11
Staff very friendly our room size very good.
- in June 11
- in April 11
The service is good. - in February 11
Good location and good service. - in November 10
A quality hotel with good restaurant and bar, good service and close to convenient transport links (train/underground/taxi). - in June 10
Very good service from all members of staff
- in April 11
- in May 11
really beautiful hotel, perfect location and great staff. - in October 10
Great hotel, great staff.
- in May 11
- in February 11
The location was ideal, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the food was excellent. - in November 10
The location is excellent and the staff are very helpful and friendly. - in May 11
Fabulous hotel,very helpful and friendly staff,excellent location.
- in February 11
- indifferent Service
- limited understanding
Location
- in September 10
Anyway, location is central and still the rooms are fairly quiet.
- in September 10
- in August 11
Very centrally located, Metro in the afternoon and bus station are within walking distance.
- in August 11
- in July 11
The Hotel is very conveniently situated for the Palace.
- in July 11
- excellent location
- in July 11
The staff were brillant nothing was to much trouble good location for going to the palace which was what we were there for . - in April 11
Helpful staff, good location & great breakfast. - in February 11
Good location and good service.
- in July 11
- great location
- in May 11
The fact that our stay there was over the The Royal Wedding weekend meant that the hotel was in the perfect location for us. - in May 10
rooms,stuff, bar are very nice,location is perfect to get anywhere .
- in May 11
- limited car parking
Gastronomy
- complimentary champagne
- in February 10
hotel location; room decor, helpfulness of staff, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast, they allowed us to check-in early, .
- in February 10
- in September 10
the size of the bed and the comfort of the bed,excellent breakfast,good food,did not have time for afternoon tea but it looked excellent.
- in September 10
- excellent food
- fresh fruit
- in July 11
Rooms nicely englishdecorated breakfast very good. - in October 10
Good breakfast. - in April 10
Friendly and efficient staff and good breakfast .
- in July 11
- good food
- strange drinks
Sport & Entertainment
- Green Park
