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Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place · Westminster, London, SW1A 2EJ · Show map
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282 bedroomson site
Up to 320standing
Up to 280seated
Embankmentnearest station

About this space

Grade I listed Victorian library with original architectural details
Glittering chandeliers and high ceilings create grand atmosphere
Natural daylight from period windows
Interconnects with Reading & Writing Room for flexible layouts
River Thames and London Eye views from adjoining space
Central London location opposite London Eye
5-star hotel with 277 luxury bedrooms available
Professional event management team
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 conference, drinks reception, Christmas party 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 allowing you further flexible space for your event.
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Features

Wifi
2nd floor
Former Library
Glittering Chandeliers
High ceilings
Natural daylight
Use in combination with the Reading & Writing Room
Victoria splendour

Food & Drink

Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List Available

Space

Disabled Access
214m² (2,303ft²)
Ceiling Height 6.5m (21ft)

Licenses

Licensed Until 1am
Wedding License

Capacities

86 Boardroom
160 Cabaret
120 Classroom
252 Dining
252 Dinner Dance
320 Reception
280 Theatre
86 U-Shaped
252 Wedding

Guide prices

Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.

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Delegate packages
Day Delegate Rate Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£85 / Per Person
Arrival tea, coffee with morning refreshments Mid morning tea, coffee with refreshments Lunch (standing buffet) with tea and coffee and a selection of JuicesAfternoon tea, coffee, with afternoon refreshments Main function roomPads, pens, mineral water and mintsComplimentary WIFIMinimum numbers apply
Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£10,500 / Venue Fee
Venue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£4,500 / Venue Fee
Party packages
Dinner PackagesEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00
£125 / Per Person
1 Glass of Sparkling wine on arrivalThree course meal (pre -ordered set menu -1 starter, 1 main and 1 dessert, plus one vegetarian menu Room Hire for the Main RoomHalf a bottle of house wineHalf a bottle of mineral waterMenusCandelabras & mirrored centrepiecesTable PlanInclusive of VATMinimum numbers apply
Events See Events profile →
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Evening
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£4,500 / Venue Fee & Min Spend
Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£4,500 / Venue Fee
Party packages
Dinner PackagesEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00
£125 / Per Person
1 Glass of Sparkling wine on arrivalThree course meal (pre -ordered set menu -1 starter, 1 main and 1 dessert, plus one vegetarian menu Room Hire for the Main RoomHalf a bottle of house wineHalf a bottle of mineral waterMenusCandelabras & mirrored centrepiecesTable PlanInclusive of VATMinimum numbers apply
Weddings See Weddings profile →
Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£6,000 / Venue Fee
Party packages
Once Upon a Time Wedding Package from £125.00 per personEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00
£155 / Per Person
Two Glasses of Sparkling Wine or Sparkling Wine CocktailFour Cold CanapesThree Course Wedding Menu with Tea, Coffee and Petit Fours1/2 bottle of house wine 1/2 bottle of mineral waterOne glass of Sparkling Wine for the toastRoom hire of The Gladstone Library with The Reading & Writing RoomCandelabras with mirror centrepiece and tealightsStage and DancefloorOvernight accommodation for Bride and GroomMenu Tasting for Bride and GroomCake stand and knifeMinimum numbers apply
Party packages
Dinner PackagesEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00
£125 / Per Person
1 Glass of Sparkling wine on arrivalThree course meal (pre -ordered set menu -1 starter, 1 main and 1 dessert, plus one vegetarian menu Room Hire for the Main RoomHalf a bottle of house wineHalf a bottle of mineral waterMenusCandelabras & mirrored centrepiecesTable PlanInclusive of VATMinimum numbers apply

About this venue

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place brochure
Grand Victorian riverside venue in Westminster offering ornate period interiors, sweeping staircases and flexible interconnected rooms for impressive balls and seated dinners of around 200 guests.

Accommodation at The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
5-star hotel 282 bedrooms On-site

Rooms are in the same building as the event spaces, so delegates can stay where they meet.

Room type Per night
  • Guest Single Room 40 rooms · Up to 1 guest

    Perfect for the solo traveller, carefully designed to provide everything you need for a comfortable retreat in Central London.

    Room
    Guest Single Room
    Rooms of this type
    40
    Guests
    Up to 1
    Per night
    £260 to £1,675 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £120 to £1,950 per night · Estimate

    November: £260 to £1,675 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Guest Double Room 80 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Unwind and experience the iconic side of London with modern essentials and classic decor.

    Room
    Guest Double Room
    Rooms of this type
    80
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £260 to £1,675 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £120 to £1,950 per night · Estimate

    November: £260 to £1,675 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Guest Twin Room 65 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    All the space and essentials you need for a memorable stay, with London's most celebrated landmarks just moments away.

    Room
    Guest Twin Room
    Rooms of this type
    65
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £305 to £965 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £140 to £1,140 per night · Estimate

    November: £305 to £965 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Deluxe Double Room 50 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Stay in a room defined by classic British charm, a timeless blend of heritage and comfort.

    Room
    Deluxe Double Room
    Rooms of this type
    50
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £370 to £1,215 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £170 to £1,415 per night · Estimate

    November: £370 to £1,215 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Deluxe Twin Room 35 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Thoughtfully curated for both business and leisure travellers, with soft furnishings throughout.

    Room
    Deluxe Twin Room
    Rooms of this type
    35
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £370 to £1,215 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £170 to £1,415 per night · Estimate

    November: £370 to £1,215 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Deluxe King Room 25 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Discover a calm oasis in the heart of Central London, combining modern comfort with timeless elegance.

    Room
    Deluxe King Room
    Rooms of this type
    25
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £370 to £1,215 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £170 to £1,415 per night · Estimate

    November: £370 to £1,215 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Deluxe Family Room 15 rooms · Up to 4 guests

    Stay in a room designed with togetherness in mind, to relax and unwind after a day exploring the city's iconic sights.

    Room
    Deluxe Family Room
    Rooms of this type
    15
    Guests
    Up to 4
    Per night
    £460 to £1,445 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £210 to £1,695 per night · Estimate

    November: £460 to £1,445 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Double Room Garden View 12 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Wake up to tranquil views of Whitehall Gardens, a rare pocket of calm in the heart of the city.

    Room
    Double Room Garden View
    Rooms of this type
    12
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £260 to £1,675 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £120 to £1,950 per night · Estimate

    November: £260 to £1,675 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • King Room Garden View 10 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    A quiet oasis in the heart of Westminster, offering a peaceful retreat from the rhythm of the city.

    Room
    King Room Garden View
    Rooms of this type
    10
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £260 to £1,675 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £120 to £1,950 per night · Estimate

    November: £260 to £1,675 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Double Room River View 8 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Wake up to sweeping views of the River Thames, London Eye and the South Bank.

    Room
    Double Room River View
    Rooms of this type
    8
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £260 to £1,675 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £120 to £1,950 per night · Estimate

    November: £260 to £1,675 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • King Room River View 6 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Experience a unique London stay with views over the River Thames, the London Eye, and the South Bank.

    Room
    King Room River View
    Rooms of this type
    6
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £260 to £1,675 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £120 to £1,950 per night · Estimate

    November: £260 to £1,675 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Library Suite 2 rooms · Up to 2 guests

    Decorated in regal reds and golds, the Library Suite is a tranquil space with its own internal staircase.

    Room
    Library Suite
    Rooms of this type
    2
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £795 to £3,240 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £360 to £3,600 per night · Estimate

    November: £795 to £3,240 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • Apartment Suite 1 room · Up to 3 guests

    An entirely self-contained apartment with contemporary decor, this suite offers an exclusive entrance on the ninth floor.

    Room
    Apartment Suite
    Rooms of this type
    1
    Guests
    Up to 3
    Per night
    £795 to £3,240 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £360 to £3,600 per night · Estimate

    November: £795 to £3,240 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • River View Waterloo Suite 1 room · Up to 2 guests

    Looking out across the Thames, the Waterloo Suite pairs elegant comfort with some of the finest views in the city.

    Room
    River View Waterloo Suite
    Rooms of this type
    1
    Guests
    Up to 2
    Per night
    £795 to £3,240 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £360 to £3,600 per night · Estimate

    November: £795 to £3,240 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • River View Royal Horseguards Suite 1 room · Up to 3 guests

    Gracefully overlooking the River Thames, this space captures London at its most iconic, with a sweeping staircase and private bar.

    Room
    River View Royal Horseguards Suite
    Rooms of this type
    1
    Guests
    Up to 3
    Per night
    £795 to £3,240 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £360 to £3,600 per night · Estimate

    November: £795 to £3,240 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.
  • The Tower Suite 1 room · Up to 3 guests

    Set within its own turret at the very top of the hotel, the Tower Suite is a one-of-a-kind stay, spanning two floors with panoramic views across the River Thames.

    Room
    The Tower Suite
    Rooms of this type
    1
    Guests
    Up to 3
    Per night
    £795 to £3,240 per night in November

    Range through the year

    £360 to £3,600 per night · Estimate

    November: £795 to £3,240 per night

    A guide from typical rates, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.

Facilities

  • Group rates available
  • Room blocks available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant on site
  • Bar on site
  • Early check-in
  • Late check-out
  • Meeting rooms on site

£260 to £810 per night in November

An estimate for this month, not a quote. The hotel confirms prices when you enquire.

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Great for a...

Corporate Event
Historic library setting Corporate Event
  • • Grade I listed Victorian architecture creates impressive backdrop for presentations
  • • Natural daylight and chandeliers ensure optimal lighting for all-day conferences
  • • Interconnecting Reading & Writing Room provides breakout space with Thames views
Gala Dinner
Glittering chandeliers overhead Gala Dinner
  • • Victorian library setting with original architectural details creates unique dining atmosphere
  • • High ceilings and chandeliers provide dramatic lighting for evening celebrations
  • • Flexible connection to Thames-view reception space accommodates pre-dinner drinks
Christmas Party
Victorian splendour setting Christmas Party
  • • Historic library atmosphere enhanced by glittering chandeliers creates festive ambiance
  • • High ceilings accommodate Christmas decorations and entertainment setups
  • • Adjoining Reading & Writing Room offers Thames views for cocktail reception

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What are the room hire costs and minimum spend requirements for events?
The Meston Suite costs £1,000 room hire for drinks receptions. The Whitehall Suite and Reception costs £5,000 room hire with a £5,000 minimum food and beverage spend for 100 attendees. Churchill's Bar has a £400 room hire cost for arrival drinks. The London Meeting room is available at £500.
What are the maximum capacities for different event layouts?
The Meston Suite accommodates up to 72 banqueting, 80 reception, 70 theatre, 48 cabaret, 45 classroom, or 32 U-shape. The Whitehall Suite holds 150 dinner & dance or 280 reception. The Gladstone Library seats 160 cabaret, while the River Room handles 72 banqueting, 80 reception, 70 theatre, 48 cabaret, 45 classroom, 32 U-shape, or 26 boardroom.
What are the dinner package prices and what's included?
Dinner packages start from £120-£145 per person including one glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course pre-ordered set menu, room hire, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, menus, candelabras and mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. Christmas packages are £145 per person with additional Christmas decorations, crackers and mini mince pies. Minimum numbers are typically 20-80 depending on the package.
What are the Day Delegate Rate options and inclusions?
Day Delegate Rates range from £88-£152 per person and include arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning break, working buffet lunch served in meeting room, afternoon break, room hire, flipchart with pads and pens, delegate stationery, mineral water, mints, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Continental breakfast can be added for £35-£42 per person. Minimum numbers are typically 25-50 people.
What drinks packages are available and how much do they cost?
Silver Package: £35 per person for one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks (£55 with spirits). Gold Package: £55-£65 per person for two hours. Diamond Package: £85-£90 per person for three hours. Champagne Package: £95-£110 per person for three hours including house champagne. Individual bottles start from £43 house wine, £48 sparkling wine, £80 champagne, and £7 bottled beer.
How long can the venue hold space without confirmation and what are booking deadlines?
The venue typically holds space for short periods requiring confirmation by specific deadlines, often within 24-48 hours. Examples include holding until "Wednesday at 3pm" or requiring confirmation "by 4pm today." Space is released if confirmation is not received by the stated deadline, so prompt decision-making is essential.
What catering options are available beyond the standard packages?
Additional catering includes canapés from £29 per person, finger food from £55 per person, bowl food from £85 per person, and cheese and port from £32 per person. The venue can accommodate halal menus and provides events bar menus for soft drinks. Continental breakfast costs £35 per person, while full English buffet breakfast is £46 per person.
What AV equipment and technical services are available?
AV services include large PA system with four speakers (£250), gooseneck microphones at £60 each, handheld microphones at £60 each, 42" comfort monitors (£265), Sony cameras with tripods (£615), laptops with Zoom/Teams (£35), and on-site AV technicians at £350 each. Delivery and collection charges are £95. All prices exclude VAT.
Are there any access restrictions or special requirements for certain spaces?
The Whitehall Suite and Reception have restricted access via stairs only. The Gladstone Library is located on the 2nd floor and interconnects with the Reading & Writing Room for additional flexible space. Site visits can be arranged and are recommended, with availability typically from 10am to 4:30pm on weekdays.
What filming and photography rates apply for commercial use?
The River Room is available for filming at £1,000 for full day hire (reduced from higher rates), with no half-day options available. Evening filming from 6:30pm-11pm can be arranged for £700. The venue accommodates documentary filming, interviews, and commercial photography with flexible timing within the hired period.
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