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Park Plaza London Riverbank

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Elegant dining space at City Suites, Park Plaza London Riverbank for upscale events.
  • From £79
  • 400 Reception
  • Vauxhall
  • From £79
  • 400 Reception
  • Vauxhall
Ground floor City Suites with private outdoor terrace and dedicated kitchen create a self-contained dining experience.
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  • Private reception area
  • Capacity up to 260 guests
  • Ground floor location
  • Outdoor terrace for smoking area
  • Pillar-free space
  • Private cloakroom
  • Private kitchen on same floor
Located on the Ground Floor of the hotel, the City suites are the perfect space for evening events up to 260 guests. The City Suites come with a small outdoor terrace, which lends itself perfectly as a smoking area and comes with a private cloakroom and welcome drinks area. The space can be used for private dinners, parties, Christmas parties, afterwork drinks, wedding dinner and celebration dinners.

Frequently asked questions

The venue offers two main pricing structures: a Day Delegate Rate (DDR) starting from £70-£81 per person plus VAT (minimum 80-95 delegates) which includes room hire, refreshments, lunch, AV equipment, and stationery, or room hire only at £4,000 plus VAT for City Suite 1. Additional breakout rooms like City Suite 2 cost £1,000 plus VAT.

City Suite 1 can accommodate up to 150 guests in cabaret style, while City Suite 2-3 combined can hold up to 96 delegates in cabaret layout. The space is described as suitable for evening events up to 260 guests when using the full City Suites area.

No, outside caterers are not allowed. All catering must be provided by the venue's in-house catering team, as explicitly stated in their policy communications.

The venue offers various options including drinks receptions with unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks at £20-£22 per person plus VAT, canapés packages from £20-£28 per person plus VAT (5-8 items), and bowl food options at £35-£49 per person plus VAT. Three-course dinners are available as part of comprehensive packages at £108 per person plus VAT.

For the River View Lounge, there is a minimum food and beverage spend of £5,000-£6,000 to waive the exclusive room hire fee. Other spaces require minimum delegate numbers, typically 50-100 people depending on the package selected.

Basic packages include inbuilt projector and screen, flipchart, stationery, and Wi-Fi. However, if a free-standing projector and screen are required due to room layout changes or increased numbers, additional costs apply. Integrated projector and screen with HDMI connection costs £140 plus VAT per day.

The City Suites include a private outdoor terrace (perfect for smoking areas), private cloakroom, private reception area for welcome drinks, and access to a private kitchen on the same floor. The space is pillar-free and offers natural daylight with terrace access.

All events in the Executive Lounge require dedicated security presence. Up to 100 guests require 2 security officers, and 101+ guests require 3 officers. Security costs approximately £420 plus VAT for 2 officers for 6 hours (£35 plus VAT per hour per officer), though final requirements depend on guest numbers and finish time.

Music up to 80db is permitted until 23:00 hours, after which only background music can be played until midnight. This applies to events in spaces like the River View Lounge and affects planning for dinner parties with entertainment.

For short lead events, the venue typically requires confirmation within days of the proposal. Standard bookings are held as 'joint first option' with specific deadlines (often 2-3 weeks out), and the venue will release space if no decision is made by the stated deadline.

More about Park Plaza London Riverbank

Park Plaza London Riverbank is the best residential conference hotel in London for up to 350 guests. The hotels 3 floors of event space are perfect for conferences, meetings, Christmas parties, award dinners, workshops and parties. The Ballroom provides a pillar free space, with private kitchen and large lifts and private Ballroom entrance for guests to come in. The Plaza Suites are the perfect space to breakouts, exhibitions and workshops and go hand in hand with the Ballroom as the main event space. The hotel offer 650 bedrooms so all guests can be accomodated under one roof.

Park Plaza London Riverbank brochure:

City Suites at Park Plaza London Riverbank - Dining

Capacity: Up to 400 guests (Reception)
Location: 18 Albert Embankment Vauxhall, , SE1 7TJ, London
Coordinates: 51.4914501, -0.1215778

Features

  • Wifi
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Pillar Free
  • Private Clockroom
  • Private Kitchen on the same floor
  • Private Reception

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • Outdoor Space
  • 306m² (3,294ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3m (10ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 12am
  • Extensions Available
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 200 Cabaret
  • 138 Classroom
  • 260 Dining
  • 400 Reception
  • 380 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Delegate packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£79 / Per PersonEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Day Delegate Package

Dining

Delegate packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£79 / Per PersonEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Day Delegate Package

Party packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£89 / Per PersonEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Dinner Package

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pricing options for the City Suites dining space?

The venue offers two main pricing structures: a Day Delegate Rate (DDR) starting from £70-£81 per person plus VAT (minimum 80-95 delegates) which includes room hire, refreshments, lunch, AV equipment, and stationery, or room hire only at £4,000 plus VAT for City Suite 1. Additional breakout rooms like City Suite 2 cost £1,000 plus VAT.

What is the maximum capacity for dining events in the City Suites?

City Suite 1 can accommodate up to 150 guests in cabaret style, while City Suite 2-3 combined can hold up to 96 delegates in cabaret layout. The space is described as suitable for evening events up to 260 guests when using the full City Suites area.

Are outside caterers permitted at Park Plaza London Riverbank?

No, outside caterers are not allowed. All catering must be provided by the venue's in-house catering team, as explicitly stated in their policy communications.

What catering packages are available for dining events?

The venue offers various options including drinks receptions with unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks at £20-£22 per person plus VAT, canapés packages from £20-£28 per person plus VAT (5-8 items), and bowl food options at £35-£49 per person plus VAT. Three-course dinners are available as part of comprehensive packages at £108 per person plus VAT.

What are the minimum spend requirements for exclusive hire?

For the River View Lounge, there is a minimum food and beverage spend of £5,000-£6,000 to waive the exclusive room hire fee. Other spaces require minimum delegate numbers, typically 50-100 people depending on the package selected.

What AV equipment is included and what costs extra?

Basic packages include inbuilt projector and screen, flipchart, stationery, and Wi-Fi. However, if a free-standing projector and screen are required due to room layout changes or increased numbers, additional costs apply. Integrated projector and screen with HDMI connection costs £140 plus VAT per day.

What unique features does the City Suites dining space offer?

The City Suites include a private outdoor terrace (perfect for smoking areas), private cloakroom, private reception area for welcome drinks, and access to a private kitchen on the same floor. The space is pillar-free and offers natural daylight with terrace access.

What are the security requirements and costs for evening events?

All events in the Executive Lounge require dedicated security presence. Up to 100 guests require 2 security officers, and 101+ guests require 3 officers. Security costs approximately £420 plus VAT for 2 officers for 6 hours (£35 plus VAT per hour per officer), though final requirements depend on guest numbers and finish time.

What are the music and noise restrictions for dining events?

Music up to 80db is permitted until 23:00 hours, after which only background music can be played until midnight. This applies to events in spaces like the River View Lounge and affects planning for dinner parties with entertainment.

How far in advance do I need to confirm my booking?

For short lead events, the venue typically requires confirmation within days of the proposal. Standard bookings are held as 'joint first option' with specific deadlines (often 2-3 weeks out), and the venue will release space if no decision is made by the stated deadline.

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Elegant dining space at City Suites, Park Plaza London Riverbank for upscale events.City Suites event space in Park Plaza London, featuring elegant round tables and red chairs.Elegant event space at City Suites, Park Plaza London Riverbank for corporate meetings.Conference room at City Suites, red chairs, ideal for seminars and events.Conference room at City Suites, Park Plaza London Riverbank, ideal for corporate meetings.

Amenities & Features

  • Outdoor terrace for smoking area
  • Pillar-free space
  • Private cloakroom
  • Private kitchen on same floor
  • Private reception area
  • Capacity up to 260 guests
  • Ground floor location

Event Types

Great for: Ground floor City Suites with private outdoor terrace and dedicated kitchen create a self-contained dining experience.

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Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/206112/Park-Plaza-London-Riverbank/City-Suites/Dining