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The Rubens at the Palace
London, United Kingdom · Red Carnation · Accessible Luxury
James Rossdale opened Hotel Rubens in 1912 at 37-39 Buckingham Palace Road, directly opposite the Royal Mews. In wartime the Polish government-in-exile and General Sikorski ran their London headquarters here; Red Carnation took the house in 1997, and Bea Tollman's refurbishment won AA five stars in 2018.
- 219 rooms
- Opened 1912
- Neighborhood: Westminster
About The Rubens at the Palace
- A plaque records the wartime Polish government-in-exile and General Sikorski at the hotel on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Red Carnation acquired The Rubens in 1997; the AA five-star award followed Bea Tollman's refurbishment in 2018.
- The Royal Mews sits directly across the road, so changing of the guard and carriage traffic are the daily theatre.
History
James Rossdale opened Hotel Rubens in 1912 at 37-39 Buckingham Palace Road, opposite the Royal Mews. During the Second World War the building housed the Polish government-in-exile and General Sikorski's headquarters, still marked by a plaque. Red Carnation Hotels acquired the house in 1997.
The setting
Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, opposite the Royal Mews. The palace is a few minutes on foot; St James's Park is the evening walk.
Restaurants and bars
- The Leopard Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Sabrage Champagne Experience — Opening a bottle of champagne with a sabre, added to an event as a special touch.
Amenities
- Pet-friendly
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