Royal Horseguards Hotel

2 Whitehall Court, Westminster, Central London, SW1A 2HD

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Located near Trafalgar Square and near the Strand, The Royal Horseguards hotel in London has graced the banks of the River Thames for more than 100 years. Situated on Whitehall Place, The hotel is close to the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey as well as near Buckingham Palace and near Covent Garden.

The Royal Horseguards offers 13 versatile meeting and event spaces available for hire, accommodating up to 320 guests. Ideal for everything from board meetings to large-scale conferences, the venue combines flexibility with timeless London elegance.

For a truly distinctive meeting room in London, The Royal Horseguards presents a collection of quintessentially British spaces. Its prestigious wedding and events venue, One Whitehall Place, is a Grade II listed architectural landmark featuring the Menston Suite, Gladstone Library, Reading & Writing Room, and the Whitehall Suite—each rich in heritage and character.

In addition, the hotel offers a selection of further meeting and event rooms perfectly suited to board meetings, intimate celebrations, private parties, and corporate events of all sizes.

For overnight stays in central London, guests can enjoy 282 elegantly appointed bedrooms and suites. These are complemented by excellent food and beverage offerings, creating a convenient and refined retreat in the heart of the city.

The hotel is conveniently close to Embankment Underground Station and also Charing Cross Station and Waterloo Station.

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Room Information

Royal Horseguards Hotel has 8 rooms. The largest, The Gladstone Library, holds up to 320 guests standing or 228 seated.

The Gladstone Library228 seated320 standing
The Reading & Writing Room150 seated280 standing
The River Room72 seated70 standing
The Whitehall Suite200 seated250 standing
Meston Suite70 seated60 standing
Whitehall Reception110 seated80 standing
The London Room24 seated
The Cellar20 seated70 standing

Travel Information

Nearest Tube Station
Embankment (about 2 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
London Charing Cross (about 4 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
London Waterloo Main Line

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Getting to Royal Horseguards Hotel by public transport

In Central London, Royal Horseguards Hotel is about 2 minutes' walk from Embankment (Tube) and about 4 minutes from London Charing Cross (train). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to Royal Horseguards Hotel by car

For sat nav, use the postcode SW1A 2HD.

Royal Horseguards Hotel is in the City of Westminster. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.

Getting to Royal Horseguards Hotel by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.7 miles away) and Heathrow (about 14 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

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