The Rubens At The Palace

39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England, SW1W 0PS
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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

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)
Van Dyke Suite
1,184.0 sq. ft.
32.8 x 36.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
150
-
70
150
80
21
26
42
Rembrandt Room
721.2 sq. ft.
23.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
80
18
36
80
50
24
20
27
Rubens Suite
624.3 sq. ft.
23.0 x 29.5 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
50
-
20
50
27
15
14
-
Van Dyke Room
645.8 sq. ft.
32.8 x 19.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
60
21
27
60
42
24
20
-
Van Gogh Room
570.5 sq. ft.
29.5 x 19.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
50
21
18
50
40
18
20
-
Rubens Room
312.2 sq. ft.
23.0 x 13.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
20
9
10
20
15
6
13
-
Da Vinci Room
269.1 sq. ft.
16.4 x 13.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
20
15
10
20
15
6
14
-
English Grill Restaurant
2,077.4 sq. ft.
55.8 x 32.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
100
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The Curry Room
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

Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £70.00/day )
Valet parking
( £70.00/day )

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Additional Information

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.

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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