The Capital Hotel London Chauffeur Service
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The Capital Hotel London Chauffeur Service
The Capital Hotel at 22–24 Basil Street is one of London's most quietly distinguished small hotels — 49 rooms across a Victorian terrace 30 seconds' walk from Harrods' Hans Crescent entrance. The hotel's restaurant held a Michelin star for over three decades and its approach to personalised service — where the staff-to-guest ratio approaches one-to-one — remains the standard it was built on. The Capital is the kind of hotel that repeat guests return to year after year without needing to reconsider their choice.
Basil Street runs between Hans Road and Sloane Street — two blocks long, low-traffic, and framed by Harrods to the north and Beauchamp Place to the south. It is one of the most manageable hotel addresses in Knightsbridge for chauffeur arrivals: no main-road congestion, no forecourt queuing, no bus lane constraints. Imperial Ride handles airport transfers, Harrods shopping transfers, and collection from The Capital's own restaurant table when your Knightsbridge evening runs late.
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60 Min Free Waiting
We give complementary waiting time, 60 min at airports and 15 min at other locations.
24/7 Customer Service
Our support team is available day and night to answer queries instantly and arrange bookings without delay.
Zero Delays
We reach on time, we drive with a plan to ensure you have no delays in your journey.
Flight Monitoring
Enjoy hassle-free journeys with our real time flight tracking.
Luggage Assistance
Your chauffeur will happily assist with luggage and provide a trolley if requested.
Meet & Greet
Black-suited and well-behaved chauffeur with a tablet displaying your name and our logo.
Arrival & Pick-Up at The Capital Hotel
Your chauffeur approaches via Hans Road or Sloane Street and turns onto Basil Street, pulling directly to The Capital at 22–24 Basil Street, SW3 1AT. The short residential road has no commercial traffic and no parking restrictions at the hotel frontage. Your driver positions directly outside the entrance for as long as needed.
We position on Basil Street ten minutes before your confirmed time. The hotel's concierge team manages luggage from your suite to the vehicle. For guests who prefer privacy, we can co-ordinate so that the car is on-site before you come down. You will receive an SMS when your driver is outside.
From Heathrow, the A4/M4 westbound connects to Basil Street in 40–55 minutes. Your chauffeur meets at arrivals with a name board and coordinates with the hotel so your suite is ready. From London City Airport (12 miles), the journey runs 30–45 minutes via the Embankment and Sloane Square approach.
Airport Connections from The Capital Hotel
Basil Street sits between the A4 westbound corridor for Heathrow and the Embankment route for London City Airport. Times below are from SW3 1AT under standard traffic conditions.
| Airport | Distance | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 14 miles | 40–55 mins |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 28 miles | 55–70 mins |
| London City (LCY) | 12 miles | 30–45 mins |
| Stansted (STN) | 41 miles | 70–85 mins |
Popular Journeys Our Guests Make
Harrods
Harrods' Hans Crescent entrance is a 30-second walk from The Capital. For guests with Harrods shopping to transport, we position at the Hans Crescent exit and manage packages to the hotel.
~2 minsBeauchamp Place Dining
Beauchamp Place's boutique restaurants and Daphne's — the original Chelsea celebrity haunt — are two minutes south of Basil Street. Evening dining transfers and late collections.
~4 minsHyde Park
The Knightsbridge Gate into Hyde Park is a five-minute transfer north — useful for early morning walks, park events, and the annual June and July concerts in the park.
~5 minsMayfair & West End
The route north via Hyde Park Corner and Park Lane brings guests to Mayfair in 15 minutes — for meetings, gallery visits, or theatre evenings in the West End.
~15 minsVehicles for The Capital Hotel London
Three vehicles that cover every journey type from this address — airport transfers, city business, and group travel. All ULEZ-compliant; all available 24/7.
Our primary recommendation at this address. The Autobiography's air-suspension and heated rear cabin make it particularly well-suited for longer transfers and late-night arrivals.
View vehicle →The benchmark executive saloon for London. Frequently chosen by guests with back-to-back meetings — discreet enough to wait outside a City office, refined enough to pull up at any restaurant.
View vehicle →Seats up to 7. A practical upgrade from two taxis for families travelling with luggage, or small teams arriving together for a meeting. All luggage fits in a single vehicle.
View vehicle →Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my chauffeur wait at The Capital Hotel?
The Capital is right next to Harrods — can you wait while I shop and collect me at a specific exit?
Is Basil Street one-way and is there a specific approach direction for drivers?
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