River Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

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Elegant banquet room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for corporate events and meetings.
  • From £95
  • 72 Dining
  • Embankment
  • From £95
  • 72 Dining
  • Embankment
Stunning River Thames views from a Grade I listed château-style building directly opposite the London Eye create an unmatched backdrop for prestigious business events.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Flexible room combinations
  • Churchill's Bar access
  • Central London location
  • Grade I listed building
  • River Thames views
  • Wood panelling
  • High ceilings
  • Natural daylight

The River Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a stunning backdrop to your business event. With views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames, the wooden-panelled River Room is perfect for a range of events including meetings, seminars and dinners and receptions.

This can be hired as one room, or in conjunction with the Gladstone Library, Reading & Writing Room, Meston Suite and Churchill's for exclusive use events of the 2nd floor




Frequently asked questions

The London Meeting room is available at £500.00 room hire. The Meston Suite has a capacity of 70 theatre style, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. Churchill's Bar requires £400.00 room hire for arrival drinks. Specific minimum spend requirements vary by space and event type.

Day Delegate Rate packages start from £88.00 per person (reduced from £105.00) with a minimum of 25 people. The package includes arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning break, working buffet lunch served in the meeting room, afternoon break, room hire, flipchart with pads and pens, delegate stationery, mineral water, mints, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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

Drinks reception room hire for the Meston Suite is £1,000.00. Silver drinks packages start at £35.00 per person for one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks. Gold packages are £55.00 per person for two hours, and Diamond packages are £85.00 per person for three hours. Individual bottles include house wine from £43.00, sparkling wine from £48.00, and champagne from £80.00.

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.

The Meston Suite accommodates up to 70 theatre style, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. The Gladstone Library holds 160 cabaret style. The Whitehall Suite can accommodate 150 dinner and dance or 280 reception style.

Spaces are typically held for short periods pending confirmation. In correspondence, venues mention holding spaces until specific deadlines like "Wednesday at 3pm" or "by 4pm today," indicating holds are generally for 1-3 days maximum before requiring confirmation or release.

Continental breakfast is £35.00 per person including fresh juices, cereals, bread rolls, pastries, cheese, yogurt, fruit, and sliced meats. Full English buffet is £46.00 per person adding hot items like sausages, scrambled eggs, beans, hash browns, bacon, and mushrooms. Canapés start from £29.00 per person, finger food from £55.00, and bowl food from £85.00.

Private Christmas party packages are available from £145.00 per person with a minimum of 65 people. The package includes sparkling wine on arrival, three-course dinner with coffee and mini mince pies, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, room hire, Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties, and manned cloakroom.

Basic AV setup includes flipcharts with pads and pens as standard with Day Delegate Rate packages. Additional AV equipment is available through external suppliers with costs including large PA systems from £250.00, microphones from £60.00 each, comfort monitors from £265.00, and on-site technicians from £350.00 for half-day support.




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.