The Draycott Hotel Chauffeur Service Chelsea
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The Draycott Hotel Chauffeur Service
The Draycott Hotel at 26 Cadogan Gardens occupies three connected Victorian townhouses on one of Chelsea's most beautiful residential garden squares. With 35 rooms, The Draycott is among London's most intimate luxury hotels — an independent property that has operated on Cadogan Gardens since 1986 and trades on its consistency, discretion, and the personal nature of its service. Guests are typically repeat visitors, often long-stay, and include writers, actors, and senior executives who want a Chelsea address with the scale and atmosphere of a private house rather than a hotel.
Cadogan Gardens is a private, tree-lined garden square between Sloane Street and Draycott Avenue — quiet enough that the garden square's residents' committee still operates, yet four minutes' walk from Sloane Square underground and ten minutes from Harrods. King's Road is five minutes south. Heathrow is 15 miles west via the A4. Imperial Ride has long served the Draycott's guest profile — private, unhurried transfers with a consistent driver where possible, no name boards unless requested, and punctual positioning on Cadogan Gardens without kerbside fuss.
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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 Draycott Hotel
Your chauffeur approaches via Sloane Street and turns east onto Cadogan Gardens, positioning outside The Draycott at 26 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RP. Cadogan Gardens is a quiet, residential garden square with minimal through traffic — your driver positions directly at the hotel entrance and can hold without pressure while luggage is arranged.
We position on Cadogan Gardens ten minutes before your confirmed time. The residential square has no commercial traffic — your driver holds at the kerb as long as needed. Luggage assistance is provided. You will receive an SMS when your driver is in place. Where guests have a preferred driver from prior stays, we accommodate this where availability allows.
From Heathrow (15 miles west), the A4/Cromwell Road approach to Cadogan Gardens takes 45–60 minutes. Your chauffeur meets at arrivals with a name board (or without, if preferred). From Gatwick (27 miles south), the A23 and Chelsea Bridge approach takes 55–70 minutes. From London City (13 miles east), allow 40–55 minutes via the Embankment.
Airport Connections from The Draycott Hotel
Cadogan Gardens SW3 sits two minutes from the Cromwell Road A4 Heathrow corridor. Times below are from SW3 2RP under standard traffic conditions.
| Airport | Distance | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 15 miles | 45–60 mins |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 27 miles | 55–70 mins |
| London City (LCY) | 13 miles | 40–55 mins |
| Stansted (STN) | 42 miles | 75–90 mins |
Popular Journeys Our Guests Make
Sloane Square
Sloane Square underground (Circle and District lines) is four minutes on foot or two minutes by car — transfers for guests connecting to the tube with heavy luggage or in poor weather.
~2 minsHarrods & Knightsbridge
Harrods is ten minutes north on Brompton Road — shopping transfers and returns with multiple bags, particularly for guests on longer Chelsea stays.
~10 minsKing's Road
King's Road's antique markets, boutiques, and Chelsea Green restaurants are five minutes south — a standard Saturday afternoon circuit for guests at the Draycott.
~5 minsMayfair & City
Mayfair (Grosvenor Square) is 20 minutes north-east and the City is 35 minutes east — the standard corporate morning circuit from a Chelsea base.
~20 minsVehicles for The Draycott Hotel
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
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