Meetings & conferences

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel hosts a wide range of events including corporate meetings, conferences, private dining, gala dinners, weddings, birthday celebrations, product launches, and luxury receptions. The hotel is particularly well known for hosting high‑profile and bespoke events in an intimate, five‑star setting opposite Buckingham Palace Mews. 

The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is located in Victoria, Central London, directly overlooking the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Its central location makes it ideal for events requiring excellent transport connections, prestige, and proximity to key London landmarks. The hotel is extremely accessible, located near Victoria Station, with national rail, Underground (Victoria, District and Circle lines), and Gatwick Express connections. This makes it convenient for both London‑based and international event attendees. 

Clients choose The Rubens at the Palace Hotel for events because of its: 

• Prime Buckingham Palace location 

• Five‑star service and heritage charm 

• Flexible and elegant event spaces 

• Exceptional food and beverage offerings 

• Dedicated events and operations teams 

The hotel is especially suited to clients seeking a luxury London events venue with character, rather than a large conference hotel. 

The Rubens at the Palace offers a collection of individually designed event and meeting rooms, each with its own character and flexible layout options. Suitable for board meetings, private dining, receptions, conferences and special celebrations, the spaces can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to larger events. Several rooms benefit from natural daylight, while the hotel's largest spaces can host standing receptions for up to 150 guests. With views overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace and a dedicated events team on hand, The Rubens provides a distinctive setting for both corporate and social occasions.

Yes. The Rubens at the Palace Hotel is a popular choice for corporate meetings, executive away days, conferences, and training sessions. The hotel offers professional AV support, complimentary Wi‑Fi, catering packages, and discreet service ideal for senior‑level meetings.

Absolutely. The hotel is highly regarded for luxury private dining experiences, offering bespoke menus, elegant private rooms, and attentive service. This makes it ideal for board dinners, celebrations, client entertaining, and VIP events in Central London. The hotel also features 3 restaurants which can all be hired privately for up to 100pax - The English Grill, The Curry Room & The New York Bar.

Yes. The Rubens at the Palace is an ideal venue for Christmas parties in central London, offering a selection of private event spaces for festive lunches, dinners, drinks receptions and end-of-year celebrations. With bespoke menus, seasonal décor and views overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, the hotel provides a memorable setting for corporate and social gatherings alike. Located in Victoria, directly opposite Buckingham Palace and just moments from Victoria Station, it is exceptionally easy for guests to travel to and from Christmas celebrations from across London and beyond.

Yes. As a luxury five‑star hotel, The Rubens can offer preferential accommodation rates for event organisers and guests, subject to availability. This is especially valuable for residential conferences, weddings, and multi‑day events.

Event enquiries can be made directly through The Rubens at the Palace Hotel events team, who can provide tailored proposals, availability, and personalised site visits. The best contact is meetrb@rubenshotel.com