The quintessential country house escape
Within Thomas Hardy’s enchanting village of Evershot...
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Evershot, Dorset
Discover enchanting Dorset
Intimate and special, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, our country-house hotel offers a cosseting experience in the heart of Dorset. With genuine warm service, innovative and delicious menus, a relaxing spa, a stunning indoor pool and fragrant landscaped gardens, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.
We are delighted to be re-opening our doors once again for leisure stays from 17th May, and look forward to welcoming our guests with exceptional service and warm hospitality, alongside stringent safety and sanitation protocols to place our guests’ and teams’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
All the reasons to love The Rubens
The Rubens at a glance
A five-star hotel with exceptional heritage
Overlooking Buckingham Palace and The Royal Mews
Moments away from London's most famous sights
AA Rosette awarded restaurants
Traditional & regally decorated rooms & suites
2 restaurants & 3 bars with a world-class team
An extraordinary collection of dining experiences
Home to one of London's largest Living Walls
Give the very best
Exceptional dining experiences, overnight escapes and thoughtful surprises... our vouchers create the perfect gift. From exceptional experiences to the ultimate opportunity to experience the Golden Tips Tea, in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea.
Delicious dining
From mouth-watering Indian flavours served at the AA Rosette-awarded Curry Room, to the refined British menu offered in the elegant English Grill, Executive Chef Ben Kelliher creates gastronomic journeys that are truly outstanding.
We care
We are proud to sustain a Living Wall of more than 10,000 herbaceous plants, creating a wildlife habitat in the heart of London.
Beauty in every detail
Rich, warm and filled with majestic silks, brocade and velvet, our bedrooms offer an elegantly regal experience. Each suite has a distinct character, with a dignified palette of naval blue, royal red and gold, Murano glass chandeliers and original oil paintings.
The world of The Rubens
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Ben Kelliher's Eggs Benedict
Perfect your very own Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royale with tips from The Rubens' Executive Chef.
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