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2026 Junior Travel Awards

The Rubens at the Palace is proud to be an official winner in the 2026 Junior Travel Awards, achieving Gold in the “Best City Hotel for Families” category.

This prestigious recognition celebrates The Rubens as one of the leading family-friendly hotels in London, highlighting its exceptional service, spacious accommodation options, and thoughtful experiences designed for children, parents, and multi-generational travellers alike.

Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026

The Rubens at the Palace is honoured to have been named one of the Top 10 Hotels in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, as voted for by Travel + Leisure readers from around the world.

This recognition celebrates the hotel's exceptional hospitality, warm service and unrivalled location overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace.

assortment of food at the Rubens Curry Room

In proud recognition

  • Afternoon Tea Awards - Award of Excellence - 2026

  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards - Named one of the Best Hotels in the World - 2025

  • Two AA Rosettes - The Curry Room - 2024

  • Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards - 31st Best Hotel in Europe - 2024

  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards - Red Carnation Hotels voted 4th Best Hotel Brand in the World - 2024

  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards - 10th Best Hotel in London - 2024

  • Two AA Rosettes - The English Grill - 2023

  • TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award - The Curry Room - 2023

  • SquareMeal - Bronze Award - 2023 

  • Celebrated Shining Star Awards: Family-Friendly Celebrated Hotel of the Year 2023

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