River Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place - Business
Capacity: Up to 72 guests (Dining)
Location: Whitehall, London, Westminster, SW1A 2EJ, London
Coordinates: 51.5062103271484, -0.123992681503296
Features
- Wifi
- Combined with Churchill's Bar or Meston Suite
- High ceilings
- Views over gardens & River Thames
- Wood panelling
Food & Drink
- Professional Kitchen
- Halal Catering
- Kosher Catering
- Recommended Caterering List Available
Space
- Disabled Access
- 108m² (1,163ft²)
- Ceiling Height 6.5m (21ft)
Licenses
- Licensed Until 12am
- Extensions Available
- Wedding License
Capacities
- 26 Boardroom
- 50 Cabaret
- 72 Dining
- 70 Reception
- 70 Theatre
- 32 U-Shaped
Venue Guide Prices
Business
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £95 / Venue Fee | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Dining
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £135 / Venue Fee | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £135 / Venue Fee | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the room hire rates and minimum spend requirements for business events?
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.
What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and what do they include?
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.
What are the dinner package options and pricing for corporate events?
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.
What drinks reception and bar options are available?
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.
Can the venue accommodate dietary requirements like halal food?
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.
What are the capacity limits for different room setups in the main event spaces?
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.
How long can spaces be held provisionally before confirmation is required?
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.
What breakfast and catering options are available for corporate meetings?
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.
Are there Christmas party packages available and what do they include?
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.
What AV equipment and technical support is available for presentations?
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.
Venue Photos
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Amenities & Features
- River Thames views
- Wood panelling
- High ceilings
- Natural daylight
- Flexible room combinations
- Churchill's Bar access
- Central London location
- Grade I listed building
Event Types
Great for: 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.
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