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Reading & Writing Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

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About this space

River Thames views
London Eye views
Whitehall Gardens views
Built-in parquet dance floor
Magnificent faience tiling
Interconnects with Gladstone Library
Grade I listed building
2nd floor location
Capacity for 130 ceremony guests
250 standing reception capacity
Grade I listed Westminster conference venue overlooking the Thames, with a cabaret-capable main library for 160 and adjoining reception space ideal for a polished conference plus drinks format.
Westminster

Features

Wifi
Cabaret for 160 delegates
Central Westminster location
Adjoining reception space
Conference-friendly DDR package
Thames-side prestige setting

Food & Drink

Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List Available

Space

Disabled Access
232m² (2,497ft²)
Ceiling Height 6.5m (21ft)

Licenses

Licensed Until 12am
Extensions Available
Wedding License

Capacities

160 Cabaret
170 Dining
252 Banquet

Guide prices

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

Delegate packages
Per person packageEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00
£135 / Per Person
bespoke
Delegate packages
Package per personEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00
£135 / Per Person
bespoke
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 18:00
£16,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend
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...

Wedding
Thames views, parquet dancefloor Wedding
  • • River Thames and London Eye views create stunning ceremony backdrop
  • • Built-in parquet dance floor ensures seamless reception transition
  • • Interconnecting Gladstone Library provides flexible space options
Gala Dinner
Historic faience tiling, riverside setting Gala Dinner
  • • Magnificent faience tiling creates elegant dining atmosphere
  • • River Thames views provide prestigious event backdrop
  • • Built-in dance floor enables post-dinner entertainment
Corporate Event
Grade I listed, flexible spaces Corporate Event
  • • Grade I listed building delivers impressive client experience
  • • Whitehall Gardens views offer inspiring meeting environment
  • • Interconnecting library space accommodates breakout sessions

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What are the dinner package prices and what's included for wedding receptions?
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 the main room, half bottle of house wine per person, half bottle of mineral water, menus, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
What is the maximum capacity for wedding ceremonies and receptions in the Reading & Writing Room?
The Reading & Writing Room can accommodate up to 130 people for a wedding ceremony, up to 250 standing for drinks receptions, and up to 130 seated for wedding breakfast. When used in conjunction with the interconnecting Gladstone Library, you have additional flexible space options for your wedding.
What are the room hire costs for wedding events?
For drinks receptions, the Meston Suite room hire is £1,000.00. The Churchill Bar room hire is £400.00 for arrival drinks. Specific room hire costs for the Reading & Writing Room are not detailed in the available information, but bespoke wedding packages are available to design your day.
Can the venue accommodate halal catering requirements?
Yes, the venue can cater to halal menu requirements. They also have an events bar menu available for soft drinks if your guests do not consume alcohol.
What are the Christmas party package options and pricing?
The Private Christmas Party package is £145.00 per person with a minimum of 65 guests. It includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner (set menu with vegetarian option), coffee & mini mince pies, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, room hire for the main room, menus, table plan, Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
What drinks packages are available and how much do they cost?
Several drinks packages are available: Silver Package (1 hour house wine, beer, soft drinks) £35.00 per person, Gold Package (2 hours) £55.00 per person, Diamond Package (3 hours) £85.00 per person, and Champagne Package (3 hours with house champagne) £95.00 per person. Individual bottles start from £43.00 for house wine, £48.00 for sparkling wine, and £80.00 for champagne.
What unique features does the Reading & Writing Room offer for weddings?
The Reading & Writing Room is located on the 2nd floor and features magnificent faience tiling with views over the River Thames, London Eye, and Whitehall gardens. It has a built-in parquet dance floor under the carpet and interconnects with the Gladstone Library for flexible space combinations.
How far in advance do I need to confirm my booking?
The venue requires confirmation within specific timeframes and will hold spaces temporarily. For example, spaces may be held until a specific time (such as Wednesday at 3pm or by 4pm on a given day) before being released if not confirmed.
What catering options are available beyond the dinner packages?
Additional catering options include canapés from £29.00 per person, finger food from £55.00 per person, bowl food from £85.00 per person, and cheese and port from £32.00 per person. Continental breakfast is available at £35.00 per person, and full English breakfast buffet at £46.00 per person.
Are there any minimum guest requirements for wedding packages?
Yes, minimum guest requirements apply to most packages. The dinner package requires a minimum of 20 guests, while the Christmas party package requires a minimum of 65 guests. The venue also mentions minimum numbers for various other packages, typically ranging from 20-65 guests depending on the specific offering.
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