Rubens At The Palace
London, Greater London, United Kingdom · 5 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs In The Bar
Dog Food
No Weight LimitRubens At The Palace Dog Friendly Review
The Rubens at the Palace holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, a fair grade for a London hotel that opens its public rooms to dogs. Your dog is welcome in the bar, the restaurant, the lounge and on the terrace for fifty pounds per dog each night, with a five hundred pound deposit held against incidentals. Overlooking the Royal Mews near Buckingham Palace, it is a hotel you can move through with a dog rather than around, which is rare at this address and this grade of luxury.
The room comes with a dog bed and bowls, and unusually the hotel sells dog food on site, so a short stay needs almost nothing packed for the dog. St James Park and the royal parks are a short lead away for a proper morning walk before the day begins. Being welcome across the restaurant and bar, not just a roped-off corner, is the real strength here and the thing that sets it apart from most grand London hotels that keep dogs to the bedroom.
The five hundred pound deposit is worth budgeting for even though it is returned at the end of the stay, and beyond the room and the dining welcome the wider extras are fairly modest. Against full dining access and dog food on site, the nightly fee is in line with a hotel of this standing and location. The Rubens suits a well-mannered dog and an owner who wants a grand central London base with the dog beside them at dinner rather than waiting upstairs.
Roch Score: 21/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 14 August 2026.
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Is Rubens At The Palace dog friendly?
Rubens At The Palace welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Rubens At The Palace?
Yes. Rubens At The Palace charges a pet fee of £50 per dog, per night. A deposit of £500 may also apply. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Rubens At The Palace?
No. Rubens At The Palace has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in Rubens At The Palace?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Rubens At The Palace, including the bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Rubens At The Palace?
Rubens At The Palace provides a dog bed, food and water bowls and dog food for sale for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Rubens At The Palace pet-friendly?
Rubens At The Palace welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at Rubens At The Palace?
Yes. Rubens At The Palace allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at Rubens At The Palace?
The pet policy at Rubens At The Palace covers the essentials: a pet fee of £50 per dog, per night applies, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge. A deposit of £500 may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.