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Get More From Your Stay

2012-04-19 16:50:02

There's so much to do in London, it's hard to choose. So we've made the choice a little easier by adding a bundle of homely, romantic, tasty, and fun options. You choose the option that suits your mood: a bubbly night in, dinner in our beautiful carvery restaurant or perhaps a touch of romance.

If you book a minimum of two nights (all weekends and some week days – our booking calendar shows you which), we'll include Full English Breakfast and ONE of the following:

Romantic Turndown on one evening complete with chocolate-dipped strawberries, rose petals and floating candles

or
Three-course carvery dinner in the Old Masters Restaurant on one evening for two adults (For a £10 supplement per person upgrade to our two rosette Library Restaurant and a three-course Table d'hôte dinner. Please book in advance)

or
Bottle of Pink Champagne on arrival

or
Traditional Afternoon Tea

When booking a suite, you can choose from two of the options listed above!

Prices start from £159.00 per night (excl. VAT) based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room or £299.00 sharing a Junior Suite. A minimum two-night stay applies. This package is valid until 31st December 2012. Pick one complimentary inclusion per room stay or two when booking a suite. Dinner option is not available 1st December to 15th December, 25th December and 31st December 2012.

Discover the Best of British

2012-04-19 16:51:02

The British Isles has more history, heritage and sheer variety crammed into its relatively small landmass than any other place on the planet – and London, its hub, is a microcosm of this uniquely quirky country, culture and people.

There’s too much to experience here in a lifetime, let alone a couple of days, but we’ve created two packages that provide an inviting taste of the very best this tiny group of islands, and its fascinating capital city, has to offer the visitor.

The Standard Best of British package focuses on London, and includes a two hour tour in an iconic Black Cab. You’ll see the city’s most popular sites, from the Tower of London to Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament to St Paul’s Cathedral, to name but a few. Or you can opt for the Secret London Tour that takes you down the backstreets to discover hundreds of years of hidden history. There’s also a London Villages tour that takes you to the capital’s quieter areas, like Greenwich or Richmond, to experience their uniquely English charm and character.

The Ultimate Best of British package whisks you around the British Isles to Wales, Ireland and Scotland for a gastronomic and cultural tour par excellence – you’ll also enjoy visiting London’s top sights in a chauffeur driven Bentley.

STANDARD BEST OF BRITISH PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Two nights’ accommodation in the luxury room or suite of your choice
Full English Breakfast both mornings in our Old Masters Restaurant
A two hour Black Cab tour of your choice to discover either: London’s most popular sites; Secret London, explore sites you wouldn’t normally see; Village tour, taking you out of the hustle and bustle of central London to see some of London’s most beautiful villages
Traditional English Afternoon Tea for two on one day
Tea master class with our Tea Sommelier and a tin of your favorite loose leaf tea to take home with you

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ULTIMATE BEST OF BRITISH PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Two nights’ accommodation in an Executive Suite
Day one: British Tasting menu in the Library Restaurant with matching wines
Day two: Your Best of The British Isles Tour commences with a car transfer to a private airport followed by a flight to Cardiff. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Wales from a helicopter followed by a traditional Welsh breakfast in the heart of the Gower Peninsular. Next stop is Dublin for a pint of Guinness and an Irish Lunch followed by a tour of the Guinness factory. Your final destination is Edinburgh where you will get a true Scottish Whisky Experience and view the World's largest collection of Scotch Whisky. Then it is haggis ahoy with a Scottish dinner. Just before dark your private plane will take you back to The Rubens Hotel where we will have prepared a sumptuous midnight supper for you to enjoy in your Suite.
Day three: Enjoy our English Breakfast either in The Old Masters Restaurant or in the comfort of your suite. Our Bentley is yours for the day so we will show you all the best sights in London, followed by Royal Afternoon Tea at The Rubens Hotel. Depart at your leisure.

To book call +44 (0) 20 7834 6600 or email bookrb@rchmail.com

The Standard Package price is from £326.50 (excl. VAT) per night based on two adults sharing a Classic Room. The Ultimate Package price is from £15,177.50 (excl. VAT) based on two adults sharing an Executive Suite. Additional nights are priced at our Best Available Rate. This package is valid for stays until 31st December 2012 and is subject to availability. Ultimate Package requires full payment in order to secure reservation and is non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.

Harry Potter Experience

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If you have fans of Harry Potter in your family then this package is pure magic! After a hearty complimentary breakfast, your black cab, with qualified driver guide, will pick you up outside reception (which, as you’ll discover, is not far from the Ministry of Magic). You’ll then enjoy an amazing 3 hour guided tour of the London film locations used in all 8 films. It’s by far the best way to get around them all with the least hassle and effort (unless every member of your family has a flying broom!).

You’ll stop for photos at the films' magical ‘Platform 9 ¾’, visit Diagon Alley and The Leaky Cauldron, and walk in the footsteps of Harry and Hagrid in the Victorian Leadenhall Market. Check out ‘Gringotts Wizarding Bank’ and also follow the route of the ‘Knight Bus’ around those little streets then discover that ‘Brockdale Bridge’ is in one piece and that you can walk across it.

It’s the most fun you can have with a cloak on and a wand in your hand! The package can be added onto any of our other Family Value offers and includes:

Two nights' accommodation in a luxurious Executive Suite
Full English breakfast for all the family on the day of your tour
Three hour Harry Potter tour in a black cab, with a driver who is an experienced tour guide
Harry Potter wand with cloak and glasses for the kids
Harry potter cupcakes at turndown
A framed family photograph taken at the start of the tour
Certificate that you have indeed completed the tour of all the film locations

Prices start from £606.50 per night (excl. VAT) based on two adults and two children under 10 years sharing an Executive Suite (children sharing sofabed). For stays other than two adults and two children please contact reservations on +44 0207 834 6600 or bookrb@rchmail.com. Taxi can take a maximum of four guests. A minimum two-night stay applies. This package is valid until 31st December 2012. Harry Potter tour is non-refundable if booking cancelled.

Disclaimer
Harry Potter Movie Locations Tours are not official Harry Potter events and are not endorsed, sanctioned, or in any way supported, directly or indirectly by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, the Harry Potter book publishers or J. K. Rowling and her representatives. All rights to the series of "Harry Potter" books are the property of J. K. Rowling and her publishers including Scholastic Press, et al. Movie rights and image trademarks are the property of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.

Queen's Gallery Packages

2012-04-19 16:51:41

LEONARDO DA VINCI: ANATOMY

From 4th May - 7 October 2012 an exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci's studies of the human body will be on display at the Queen's Gallery. Da Vinci was a pioneer in the understanding of anatomy as well as one of the great artists of the Renaissance. He intended to publish his ground-breaking work but their significance was lost after his death as his papers lay domant for almost 400 years.

Two nights accommodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite
Two tickets to 'Leonardo: Anatomy' Exhibition at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Full English breakfast daily

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Prices start from £171.00 per night (excl. VAT) based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room for two nights. This package is offered subject to availability. Additional nights are at our Best Available Rate. Terms and conditions apply. Please note that whilst we are able to secure entry on the selected day guests will have to collect the tickets from the Buckingham Palace box office and that timing of entry is subject to the terms and conditions of Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace Weekends

2012-04-05 11:00:35

When you're visiting London for the weekend, you want to be as close to the action as possible. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure The Rubens at the Palace has an unbeatable location. The Rubens at the Palace is the closest hotel to Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews just outside our windows.

Many of London's popular attractions are also nearby, including Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Downing Street, and the London Eye, while Victoria train and coach stations are just a few minutes walk away offering easy access to the rest of London and its surrounding areas.

The Buckingham Palace Weekends package gives you a centrally placed location for exploring this magnificent city. Not only will you receive breakfast daily, but we will welcome you with a chilled bottle of Champagne on arrival. Price includes:

Accommodation in a luxuriously appointed room or suite
Full English breakfast daily
Bottle of Champagne in room on arrival

Prices start from £159.00 exclusive of VAT per room per night based on two adults sharing an Classic Double Room. Minimum two night stay applies. Additional nights are at our Best Available Rate and include Full English Breakfast. Terms and conditions apply.

Billy Elliot The Musical

2012-04-19 16:52:14

Billy Elliot The Musical is based on the smash hit movie of the same name that surprisingly conquered the world with its strong themes of family, loyalty, following your heart and breaking free of conventions.

The stage show has enjoyed similar acclaim – it won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, collected ten Tony Awards in 2009, including Best Musical, and last year the number of tickets sold for the London show passed the three million mark! As one critic remarked “If you don't leave the theatre moved by the story and its knock out performances your heart is made of glass. This is a real fairytale with an uplifting ending that sends audiences out with tear filled eyes and huge grins.”

Experience this inspirational show for yourself and make the most of the occasion with our Billy Elliot The Musical package.

We’re just around the corner from the theatre and add to the magic by providing.

One night’s accommodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite
A glass of chilled champagne each on arrival
A three course pre-theatre dinner in our acclaimed Old Masters Restaurant
Two stalls tickets to the show
A signed Billy Elliot programme
After the show, return to your luxury room and a Billy Elliot themed turndown
After a wonderful night’s sleep tuck into a full English Breakfast for two

Prices start from £344.00 per room per night (excl. VAT) based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room. Additional nights based at our Best Available Rate. Theatre tickets non-refundable if booking cancelled. Theatre is not open on Sundays.

Wicked The Musical - Hotel and Show Package

2012-04-19 16:52:30

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the land of OZ, and make a night of the occasion with our ‘Wicked package’, including:

One nights accomodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite
A welcome glass of chilled Champagne
A delicious 3-course pre-theatre dinner for two in The Old Masters Carvery and Grill
Two tickets to the show, plus a signed picture of Glinda and Elphaba
After the show, return to your luxury room and a Wicked turndown
After a magical night's sleep enjoy a hearty Full English breakfast for two

Prices start from £352.00 per room per night (excl. VAT) based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room.
Accommodation may be cancelled free of charge up until 2pm on the day prior to your scheduled arrival at the hotel, however your theatre tickets are non-refundable.

Kindly note that performances do not take place on a Sunday.

Live Like Royalty

2012-04-26 16:59:32

In 2011 HRH Prince William married Kate Middleton and London suddenly became the most popular destination on the planet. The royal family fuelled interest continues in 2012 as the capital will be centre stage during the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in June.

The red carpet is always rolled out for you

Overlooking the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, we’ve always treated our guests like royalty – a fact reflected in the huge list of awards we win. The sheer number of staff on hand for every guest, lavishly decorated guest rooms and suites and the exceptional levels of personal service we provide, characterised by countless thoughtful touches, would make any Royal feel very much at home at our luxury hotel. Last but not least the extraordinarily high quality of the cuisine and wines would not be out of place at a royal wedding banquet.

This very special package, designed to give you a real taste of what life is like for the Royal Family includes:

Two nights accommodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite
Full English Breakfast daily
Royal Afternoon Tea
Two Tickets to your choice of one of The Royal Collection’s Palaces and Residences’ combined visits:

1) Live Like Royalty - The Queen's Gallery and Royal Mews. The Queen’s Gallery - a dedicated space showcasing a wide collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation. The Royal Mews – one of the world’s finest working stables. It houses the horse drawn carriages and motor vehicles used for state occasions, including the gold coach last used during the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. Available until 7th October 2012.

2) The Royal Day Out -The State Rooms, the Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. The State Rooms, the heart of the working Palace, lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin and Canaletto; sculpture by Canova; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture. Visitors also have access to Royal Fabergé, revealing how the world’s finest collection of work by the great Russian goldsmith and jeweller has been created by successive generations of the British Royal Family. Available between 13th August and 7th October 2012.

Prices start from £232 (Live Like Royalty) and £250 (A Royal Day Out) per night, exclusive of VAT and based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room for a minimum of two nights. This package is offered subject to availability. Additional nights are at our Best Available Rate. Live Like Royalty is available until 7th October 2012 and a Royal Day out is valid between 13th August and 7th October 2012. Please note that whilst we are able to secure entry on the selected day guests will have to collect the tickets from the Buckingham Palace box office and that timing of entry is subject to the terms and conditions of Buckingham Palace. Terms and Conditions apply.

Magical London

2012-05-10 15:49:24

Christmas is a fantastic time of the year, and London is one of the best places on the entire planet in which to celebrate it! There’s a palpable buzz that sets in around the centre of the city at Yuletide - it’s not just the spectacular Christmas lights in Oxford Street, but the way the shops, the shows, the restaurants, and even the people themselves seem to glow with seasonal energy.

There’s a powerful sense of wonder about the capital at Christmas, and Red Carnation are offering an equally wonderful seasonal deal at the superb 4-star Rubens at the Palace Hotel.

Those who stay between 25th November 2012 and 8th January 2013 will have the opportunity to enjoy our “Magical London” package:

Two nights accommodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite
A warming glass of mulled wine or a mug of the ultimate hot chocolate on arrival
Full English Breakfast daily
A festive Afternoon Tea (not available on 25th December)
A festive turndown treat at bedtime
Free in-room movies for those who want to snuggle up with a great film
A 6pm checkout on the day of departure

Guests staying on Christmas Eve receive a Christmas stocking full of delightful surprises and there’s even a Christmas Tree in the room for all those who book a suite!

Prices start from £171.00 exclusive of VAT per room per night based on two adults sharing a Classic Double room. Minimum two night stay applies. Additional nights are at our Best Available Rate and include Full English Breakfast. Terms and conditions apply.