Gladstone Library

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

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Elegant Gladstone Library event space with floral centerpieces, perfect for weddings and gatherings.
  • From £125 per person
  • 320 Reception
  • Embankment
  • From £125 per person
  • 320 Reception
  • Embankment
Historic Grade I listed library with glittering chandeliers that interconnects with the Reading & Writing Room for seamless ceremony-to-reception flow.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Licensed ceremony venue
  • In-house catering and external caterer options
  • Accommodates up to 220 for ceremony
  • Central London location opposite London Eye
  • Grade I listed Victorian building from 1884
  • Glittering chandeliers and high ceilings
  • Natural daylight from large windows
  • Interconnects with Reading & Writing Room
  • Thames views and London Eye backdrop

The Gladstone Library on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a very special licensed event room accommodating up to 220 people for ceremony, and 220 for wedding breakfast.

The Library interlinks directly with the Reading & Writing Room which accommodates up to 120 for ceremony or wedding breakfast, or 250 for drinks reception and offers views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames.

Wedding packages are available with our internal catering, and can also be offered as a dry hire venue with external caterers for Indian and Kosher cuisine.




Frequently asked questions

The Gladstone Library accommodates up to 220 people for both ceremony and wedding breakfast. The Reading & Writing Room accommodates up to 120 for ceremony or wedding breakfast, or 250 for drinks reception. Both spaces can be used together to create a larger combined event space.

Dinner packages start from £120.00 per person (reduced from £140.00) with a minimum of 20 guests. The package includes 1 glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course pre-ordered set menu (1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert plus vegetarian option), coffee & petit fours, room hire for main room, half bottle of house wine per person, half bottle of mineral water, menus, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces, and table plan.

Yes, the venue offers dry hire options with external caterers specifically for Indian and Kosher cuisine. The venue can also cater to Halal menus with their internal catering team.

For drinks receptions, room hire for the Meston Suite is £1,000.00. The Churchill Bar room hire is £400.00 for arrival drinks. Room hire rates vary by space and event type - contact the venue for specific pricing on the Gladstone Library and Reading & Writing Room.

Yes, the dinner packages have a minimum of 20 guests. Some packages mentioned have minimums of 40-50 guests depending on the specific offering and space used.

Silver Package: £35.00 per person for one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks. Gold Package: £55.00 per person for two hours of house wine, beer and soft drinks. Diamond Package: £85.00 per person for three hours of house wine, beer and soft drinks. Champagne packages range from £95.00-£110.00 per person for three hours including champagne, exclusive wine, and spirits.

The Gladstone Library and Reading & Writing Room are located on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place. Some spaces have restricted access via stairs, so guests with mobility requirements should be considered when booking.

Wedding packages include candelabras & mirrored centrepieces, table plans, and menus. For Christmas events, additional items include Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties. The spaces feature original architectural details including glittering chandeliers, high ceilings, and natural daylight.

Yes, the Gladstone Library can accommodate up to 220 for both ceremony and wedding breakfast. The Reading & Writing Room can host up to 120 for ceremony or wedding breakfast, and both spaces interlink directly, allowing you to use them in combination for larger events.

The Reading & Writing Room offers stunning views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames. The Gladstone Library features original architectural details with 30,000 book replicas surrounding the room, glittering chandeliers, and Victorian splendour. Both spaces have high ceilings and natural daylight.




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.