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I stayed overnight at a hotel that was once a part of Buckingham Palace. Take a look inside my room.

Mikhaila FrielJun 4, 2022, 15:33 IST

Mikhaila Friel at The Rubens at the Palace hotel.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I spent a night at The Rubens at the Palace, a hotel that used to be part of Buckingham Palace.
The hotel is down the street from the palace and was previously used as staff quarters.

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I spent a night at The Rubens at the Palace, a hotel in London that was previously part of Buckingham Palace.

The exterior of The Rubens at the Palace.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The hotel is a six-minute walk to Buckingham Palace, according to Google Maps.

The Rubens at the Palace is a six-minute walk from Buckingham Palace.Google Maps.

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I stayed in the Royal Themed Queen Room.

The Royal Themed Queen Room at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The decor was regal, with a portrait of Princess Margaret hanging on the wall opposite the bed.

A portrait of Princess Margaret at the Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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The red chandelier completed the room.

The chandelier in my room at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

In keeping with the red theme, there was a complimentary slice of red velvet cake on the desk when I arrived.

The desk in my room at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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When cut open, I noticed the cake had a sponge and jello filling.

The red velvet cake.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

From my window, I could see the Royal Mews.

The view of the Buckingham Palace Royal Mews in my room at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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Inside the closet, I discovered clothes hangers, a tea station, a security safe, and complimentary slippers.

The closet.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

This mirrored chest of drawers served as an additional storage space.

The dresser.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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The bathroom was spacious and clean.

The bathroom at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The shampoo and body products even have the Queen's stamp of approval — literally.

The shampoo and body wash in my bathroom at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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When I got dressed up for dinner later that evening, the full-length mirror was useful.

The full-length mirror.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Royal lovers (especially those with money to spare) should check out The Rubens.

Reporter Mikhaila Friel at The Rubens.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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