Gladstone Library

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

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Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant table settings for upscale events.
  • From £85 per person
  • 320 Reception
  • Embankment
  • From £85 per person
  • 320 Reception
  • Embankment
The only Grade I listed former library venue in central London offering exclusive 2nd floor access with original Victorian splendour and direct connection to Thames-view reception space.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

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  • Thames views available from adjoining spaces
  • Exclusive 2nd floor location for privacy
  • Capacity for up to 250 guests
  • Historic literary heritage with former 25,000 book collection
  • Grade I listed Victorian library with original architectural details
  • Glittering chandeliers and high ceilings create elegant atmosphere
  • Natural daylight from period windows
  • Interconnects with Reading & Writing Room for additional space

The Gladstone Library on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a very special event space. Once housing over 25,000 books, the Grade I listed Gladstone Library is perfect for any type of business conference, reception or dinner seating up to 250 people.

The Library interlinks directly with the Reading & Writing Room, which offers views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames & is used for registration and catering. It can be used in conjunction with other rooms on the 2nd floor to provide an exclusive floor for business conference with breakout sessions and office




Frequently asked questions

The London Meeting room is available at £500.00 room hire. The Meston Suite has a room hire of £1,000.00 for drinks receptions. For dinner packages, minimum numbers are typically 20-40 people depending on the package, with rates starting from £120.00 per person for dinner packages.

The Meston Suite accommodates up to 70 theatre style, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. The Gladstone Library can hold up to 160 cabaret style and interconnects with the Reading & Writing Room for larger events.

Dinner packages start from £120.00-£139.00 per person including sparkling wine on arrival, three-course set menu, room hire, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, menus, candelabras, mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. Day Delegate Rate packages are available from £88.00-£152.00 per person including arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning and afternoon breaks, working buffet lunch, room hire, flipchart, stationery, and Wi-Fi.

Yes, the venue can cater to halal menus. They also offer vegetarian options as standard with all dinner packages and can accommodate various dietary requirements with advance notice.

Silver Package offers one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks at £35.00 per person. Gold Package provides two hours at £55.00-£65.00 per person including Prosecco and house spirits. Diamond Package offers three hours at £85.00-£90.00 per person, while Champagne Package ranges from £95.00-£110.00 per person for three hours including house champagne and exclusive wines.

Spaces are typically held for short periods requiring confirmation within 1-2 days. The venue requests confirmation by specific deadlines, often by 3pm or 4pm on the day requested, and will release spaces if no confirmation is received by the stated deadline.

Basic AV includes flipcharts with pads and pens, complimentary Wi-Fi, and standard presentation equipment. Enhanced AV packages are available including large PA systems (£250.00 + VAT), gooseneck microphones (£60.00 each), handheld microphones (£60.00 each), 42" comfort monitors (£265.00 + VAT), and on-site AV technicians (£350.00 each + VAT).

Yes, Churchill's Bar has a room hire cost of £400.00 for arrival drinks. Some spaces like the Whitehall Suite have minimum food and beverage spends of £5,000 for 100 attendees in addition to the £5,000 room hire fee.

Continental breakfast is available at £35.00-£42.00 per person including fresh juices, cereals, bread rolls, pastries, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, and sliced meats. Full English breakfast buffet is £46.00 per person adding hot items like sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans, hash browns, bacon, and mushrooms.

The venue appears to work with external suppliers for specialized services like filming equipment and can accommodate external catering requirements. However, specific vendor approval processes and any associated fees are not detailed in the available information.




More about The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

This 5-star hotel and venue are situated in central London, located along the River Thames opposite the London Eye.

The Grade I listed venue built in 1884 is bursting with character and is a wonderful backdrop for your event.

Perfect for meetings, conferences, dinners, awards, receptions, weddings, barmitzvahs, engagement parties, birthdays, BBQs, locations filming, fashion shows...the list is endless!

The 5-star hotel offers 277 luxury bedrooms and 5 suites enhancing the experience that this venue has to offer you and your guests.