History

Hotel Rubenshof is located in a stately civic home (1891). The first inhabitant, Gustave Antoine, was a well-known diamond dealer and art sharpener. In 1900 he became honorary consul of Serbia. After his son and heir moved to another building, a cardinal would have resided here.

The mansion has the same layout as many houses on the Amerikalei; through the high front door (note the foot scraper on the right), one enters a hallway with on the left the door that led to the servants' room in the basement. A decorative door was placed on the right just for symmetry. Opposite the front door, a marble staircase of nine steps leads to the "ground floor". The tasteful furnishings (neo-rococo, neo-renaissance, chinoiserie, and art nouveau style) have been preserved on this first floor.

Art Nouveau: The Rubenshof has an almost entirely original chinoiserie and art nouveau breakfast room, with beautiful carvings and stained glass windows.