Overview

Families can enjoy a luxurious hotel experience tailor-made for them at The Rubens at the Palace. The hotel provides family-friendly accommodations that ensure a comfortable stay and peace of mind.

A variety of entertainment options are available to cater to the younger guests. Children can experience their personalised check-in process, indulge in a children’s afternoon tea, or engage in cupcake decorating sessions under the expert guidance of the pastry chef.

Activities

Children can have an exceptional culinary experience at The Rubens at the Palace. They can dress in full chef uniform and visit the kitchen to watch the chefs at work. They’ll meet the pastry chef, learn how to decorate biscuits and cupcakes and receive a ‘Master Chef in the Art of Pastry’ certificate upon completion.

Food

Families visiting The Rubens at the Palace can enjoy tailored offerings to meet their needs. The hotel offers children’s menus across all its restaurants. Children under 12 can dine for free from these menus, provided a paying adult accompanies them. For an extra special treat, children can indulge in refreshing alcohol-free mocktails served in The New York Bar (an additional fee applies).

Families can also enjoy a delightful afternoon tea together. The Rubens at the Palace has tailored its traditional Afternoon Tea menu to cater to every young prince and princess under 12. Families can relish delicious bite-size sandwiches and selected pastries and choose from various milkshakes, hot chocolates, teas, or soft drinks.

Families have many dining options: two exceptional restaurants, a charming lounge with views of the Royal Mews, two bars, and convenient 24-hour room service. The hotel’s skilled chefs prepare a broad range of dishes, from classic British favourites to international delights, ensuring that there is something to please every palate. At The Rubens, families are encouraged to cherish each meal as a memorable occasion, where every bite and sip is a moment of delight and celebration.

Accommodation

For families travelling with children under 12, The Rubens Hotel offers complimentary stays if the children share a triple room with their parents. The hotel provides different interconnecting options to meet the specific needs of each family. Executive King and Junior Suites are suitable for two adults and one child. In comparison, Family Suites and Master Suites can accommodate two adults and up to two children under 12 with rollaway beds.

Understanding that families prefer staying together while having some privacy, The Rubens offers ‘family wings’. These wings consist of rooms that connect through a private central door. With ten different family wing combinations available, families can choose between four and 11 guests and have plenty of options. However, please note that interconnecting rooms and family wings are subject to availability and can’t be reserved online.

Nearby

Families staying at The Rubens at The Palace will love its prime location opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, which is perfect for theatre enthusiasts, park lovers, and shoppers.

Westminster, where families can explore iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, and Buckingham Palace, is just around the corner and within walking distance.

Families can also enjoy the surrounding Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’s Park, which offer peaceful green spaces to relax and play. Cardinal Place in Victoria is also an excellent attraction for families, with its variety of high street shops, restaurants, bars, a cinema, and a rooftop garden, providing something for everyone to enjoy during their stay.

Summary

Rubens at the Palace is a luxurious hotel opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, providing easy access to cultural landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye.