An event space in a hotel with ornate chandeliers, red velvet curtains, and decorative columns at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place.
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Reading & Writing Room at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HD –
Embankment Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 140
seats
Up to 280
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Reading & Writing Room is a Function Room in The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place, defined by an intact historic interior and a formal ceremonial character.

Design: The room presents high ornate plaster ceilings, fluted columns and tiled dado panels that create a formal period interior. A warm palette of gilt, cream and dark timber surrounds a patterned carpet and a prominent stone fireplace.

Features: The room includes on-site WiFi, air conditioning and substantial natural light from tall windows. A built-in PA system and speakers are available, and the room permits connection of an external DJ. The room is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Corporate and professional groups seeking a formal, seated meeting or presentation in a historic setting.

What sets it apart: A sequence of large painted wall murals and original crystal chandeliers provide a distinctive historic focal point for the room.

What guests say: The space has attentive and helpful staff. The space conveys a strong sense of history and character.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Reading & Writing Room with a three-course set dinner, arrival fizz, house wine and room hire included.

Christmas Dinner Package – Reading & Writing Room (Min. 115 Guests)
£160 per person

• Room hire included
• One glass of sparkling wine on arrival
• Three-course set menu (1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert) plus a vegetarian option
• Half a bottle of house wine per person
• Half a bottle of mineral water per person
• Printed menus, table plan and simple centrepiece
• Manned cloakroom

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£8000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 280
  • Dining
    up to 120
  • Theatre
    up to 140
  • Boardroom
    up to 56
  • Cabaret
    up to 100
  • U-Shaped
    up to 56
  • Classroom
    up to 65

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Own music not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(26 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

WB
Wendy B.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 150 guests · December 2018

We held our wedding reception at One Whitehall Place. Our sales representative and event coordinator were so attentive and helpful. The service was impeccable and the rooms were set up beautifully. The evening appeared seamless to us. We received many compliments from our guests on the food and service.

5.0
KY
Kent Y.
Verified review
Pleasant communication

Helpful and friendly. Very efficient at sorting out a viewing.

4.0
IM
Ivancica M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very quick and helpful

5.0
HP
Hannah P.
Verified review
Corporate Party · 120 guests · December 2018
5.0

About The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place

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