This year’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality Awards 2009 is kindly being hosted at One Whitehall Place, Whitehall London, SW1A 2HD
As in previous years, we will not be announcing a shortlist for these Awards. The winners will be revealed at our much anticipated Awards lunch on Monday 14 September.
The Awards offer a unique opportunity to celebrate and network in an environment dedicated to excellence and innovation. Reward and inspire your staff by booking tickets HERE. Numbers are strictly limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
CLICK HERE to book tickets
- Table of 10 @ £1100 +VAT
- Individual tickets @ £120 +VAT
12:00
12:45 Awards Presentation
13:30 Lunch (3-courses with wine, coffee & petits fours)
15:30 Close
Dress code: lounge suits
Please contact lisa.goold@rbi.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Most of Whitehall was land given to the Royal Family of Scotland by the English Crown in about 800 A.D. It became known as Scotland Yard - the official residence of the Kings of Scotland in London. Scotland Yard was the home of the Metropolitan Police Force between 1829 and 1966, when the Metropolitan Police Force was moved to New Scotland Yard at St. James's.
Whitehall Palaces, which stood in this area, were destroyed by the Great Fire of 1698.
Following the Great Fire private residences were built in the area, which were occupied through the years by some well known historical figures - John Milton, Indigo Jones, Sir Christopher Wren and Sir John Vanbrugh.
Whitehall Court, built in 1884, in the style of a French chateau, is now listed as a building of architectural interest. The exterior is original, although the interior has been considerably changed. When built, the block was divided into full serviced apartments of three or more bedrooms each. The ground floor houses numerous amenities, including a restaurant and smoking room. The exception to this is the north end of the building, which houses the National Liberal Club.
Whitehall Court's history is dotted with names of famous residents such as William Gladstone, Lord Kitchener, Grand Duke Michael of Russia, Bernard Shaw and many more. It has also been the home of many famous clubs, including the Golfers Club, the Fly Fishing Club and the Farmers Club which is still active today.
During World War 1, the eighth floor quarters in block two (now the hotel) were used by the Secret Services. During World War 2 most of the building was taken over by Government departments; the fifth floor utilised by the Russian Embassy, the sixth floor by the American Embassy and the seventh floor by the Air Training Corps. The centre section of the building was converted into the Royal Horseguards Hotel in 1971.
Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, President of the British Architects, One Whitehall Place is housed in the same building. From the moment you enter One Whitehall Place you will be aware of its architectural elegance: the grand spheriform staircase ascends three flights. Cut from solid Sicilian marble it is reputed to be the largest of its kind in Europe. The design is based on a smaller cantilevered staircase in the Berberini Palace, Rome.
Thistle bought the lease of the building in 1985 and in 1993 began to consider developing parts of the building yet untouched and the ambitious One Whitehall Place concept was born. The National Liberal Club is now housed on the first floor of the building.
The designers collaborated with English Heritage every step of the way to ensure full approval for the painstaking refurbishment work that had been undertaken to the Grade 1 listed building. Within easy reach of the West End and the City, One Whitehall Place adjoins the Royal Horseguards Hotel, which is the nearest hotel to the House of Commons.
Many members of Parliament, dignitaries and Lords frequent One Whitehall Place
& The Royal Horseguards maintaining its special link with it's colourful past.
Website: One Whitehall Place
