The Rubens at the Palace

If you’re looking for a unique trip across the United Kingdom, this might be worth your time andconsideration.

A new collection of historic hotels offers you the opportunity to embark on a unique road trip that transports you through 1,000 years of history that sees you staying at three of the UK's finest hotels along the way.

Storied Collection seeks to connect travelers with the past– offering access to a series of hotels steepedin history, which each have a unique and interesting tale to tell.

Its '1,000 Year Road Trip' connects you with a trio of magnificent properties, which have a combined age of a thousand years. Each offers a fresh interpretation of history–and all within just a three-hour drive. One of the most unique and fascinating properties they connect you to is the The Rubens at the Palace. This iconic property has seen royalty, aristocracy, and celebrities alike visit it over the years. Built in 1700, The Rubens at the Palace is a part of Royal history. The site now occupied by the hotel previously was part of Buckingham Palace's grounds and was filled with shops and accommodations for Palace staff.

Over its 300-plus years of history, The Rubens at the Palace has been a dressmaker’s boutique, a pharmacy, an artificial flower shop, and the home of the Aerated Bread Company

Sitting in the heart of London overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, this five-star, beautifully restored historic hotel offers a regal experience like no other. Guests are greeted by red-uniformed doormen on arrival, underlining its rich, royal heritage and exceptional British hospitality.

Whether you are in the mood for a signature cocktail in one of the hotel's three bars, traditional Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge facing the Royal Mews, or a theatrical dining experience in one of its multiple AA Rosette award-winning restaurants, The Rubens at the Palace is the perfect place for a five-star city break to indulge in all that London has to offer.

Another feature of the Rubens at the Palace is London’s largest living wall, standing at 350 square meters. Unveiled in 2013, it features a total of 10,000 herbaceous plants. Accolades the hotel has received include the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – Voted No. 31 in Best Hotels in London – 2022; voted in the Top 10 hotels in Victoria by U.S. News 2022, Top 3 Best Urban Hotel –Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2021, and one of the Top 10 City Hotels in London – Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best’ Awards 2019.