The Rubens Hotel was constructed in 1912 and opened in 1915 as a hostel for debutantes attending the season at Buckingham Palace.

In the late 20s the building became a hotel, managed by a Mr Stanley Caldicott Kerr. The Managing Director of the Company “Rubens Rembrandt” Associated Hotels Limited was a Mr. S.F. Dyke, so explaining the hotels connections with a Dutch Family and hence naming the Function Rooms and Restaurant after Dutch Masters.

The Rubens has been operated as a hotel ever since, apart from a brief period during World War 2, when it was commandeered as the headquarters of the Polish forces in England. The Polish Prime Minister, General Sikorski, was in residence at the Hotel from 1940 to 1943. Another famous personality of his era, Charles de Gaulle, stayed at the Hotel on 17^th June 1940.

The Hotel later became part of Grand Metropolitan Hotels and was taken over by Sarova Hotels in 1980.

On 16^th April 1977 The Rubens was taken over by The Red Carnation Hotel Group and became The Rubens at the Palace. During 1998 over £3 million was invested in the properties’ refurbishment and upgrading to 4 Star Service.

Summer Day Delegate Package Rate

Take advantage of our sizzling summer daily delegate offer at only £50.00 exclusive of VAT per person to include: -

• Meeting Room Hire for up to 9 hours
• Tea, Coffee with a freshly Cut Fruit Platter served with Natural Yoghurt and Honey
• Mid-morning Tea, Coffee and delicious ‘Carnation’ Smoothies
• Traditional Buffet Lunch served in the Old Masters Restaurant to include main course and dessert.  Alternatively, our Chef can prepare a Working Lunch inside your meeting room
• Afternoon Tea, Coffee with a selection of Mini Ice-Cream Pots
• One Flipchart with Pad & Marker Pens
• A Screen
• LCD Projector
• Iced Tap Water and Cordial with Sweets
• Delegate Stationery
• Facilitator Stationery Box

In addition, delegates are invited to enjoy a Complimentary Glass of Pimms after their meeting in our Cavalry Bar!

Our British Summer Time Promotion is valid from 1^st June until 31^st August and the offer is subject to availability and based on minimum numbers.

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£56.00 exclusive of VAT at 17.5% to include: -

·         Meeting Room Hire for up to 8 hours

·         Tea, Coffee and Flower-Pot Muffins with a Fresh Bowl of Seasonal Fruit

·         Mid-morning Tea, Coffee and Shortbread Biscuits

·         Traditional Buffet Lunch served in the Old Masters Restaurant to include  a main course and dessert

·         Afternoon Tea, Coffee and freshly baked Cup Cakes

·         Two Flipcharts with Pad & Marker Pens

·         A Screen

·         Jugs of Iced Tap Water and Cordial with Sweets

·         Delegate Stationery