The May Fair Hotel Chauffeur Service | Stratton Street W1J
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The May Fair Hotel Chauffeur Service
The May Fair Hotel — now part of the Radisson Collection — at Stratton Street W1J 8LT sits at one of Mayfair's most precise luxury addresses: the short street connecting Berkeley Street to Piccadilly, one block from Green Park and two blocks from The Ritz. Originally opened in 1927, The May Fair has operated as one of London's principal luxury hotels for nearly a century. Its Stratton Street position places it within the Mayfair estate's southern tier — between the Piccadilly corridor and Berkeley Square, with Green Park station at the end of the street.
The hotel's proximity to Green Park station (two minutes on foot for the Victoria, Jubilee, and Piccadilly Lines) gives guests exceptional public transport access — but the Piccadilly Line to Heathrow requires 50–60 minutes with connections, plus luggage management. A chauffeur from Stratton Street to Heathrow is 45–50 minutes with door-to-door luggage handling. Imperial Ride handles all airport connections, Mayfair shopping circuits, theatre transfers, and the full range of Piccadilly–St James's–Knightsbridge journeys from The May Fair Hotel.
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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 May Fair Hotel
Your chauffeur approaches via Piccadilly westbound and turns north onto Stratton Street — a short, quiet street connecting Piccadilly to Berkeley Street. The May Fair Hotel entrance is on the left (west) side of Stratton Street. Your driver positions at the hotel's set-down area directly outside the entrance. Stratton Street is one-way northbound from Piccadilly; the approach is clean and predictable with no through-traffic obstruction.
We position on Stratton Street ten minutes before your confirmed time. The street is quiet and short — your driver can hold at the hotel entrance without restriction. We text when in place. For Heathrow departures, exit Stratton Street northbound onto Berkeley Street, then south onto Piccadilly and west via Knightsbridge to the A4 Cromwell Road — the standard Heathrow approach from W1J.
From Heathrow (15 miles west), the A4/Cromwell Road and Knightsbridge approach to Stratton Street W1J takes 45–55 minutes. From Gatwick (27 miles south), allow 55–70 minutes via the A23 and Victoria. From London City (14 miles east), allow 40–55 minutes. Your chauffeur meets at arrivals with a name board and assists with luggage to the vehicle.
Airport Connections from The May Fair Hotel
Stratton Street W1J is one block from Piccadilly — the southern Mayfair approach to the Knightsbridge/A4 Heathrow corridor. Times below from W1J 8LT under standard traffic conditions.
| Airport | Distance | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 15 miles | 45–55 mins |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 27 miles | 55–70 mins |
| London City (LCY) | 14 miles | 40–55 mins |
| Stansted (STN) | 39 miles | 75–90 mins |
Popular Journeys Our Guests Make
Bond Street & Mayfair
Bond Street and the Mayfair boutique district are five minutes north-east — shopping transfers for guests wanting the New Bond Street luxury corridor from a Stratton Street base.
~5 minsThe Ritz & St James's
The Ritz on Piccadilly and St James's Street are five minutes south — transfers for guests attending afternoon tea, private club events, or dining at The Ritz from The May Fair Hotel.
~5 minsWest End Theatres
The Shaftesbury Avenue and Haymarket theatre district is ten minutes east — pre-show transfers and post-show late-night returns to Stratton Street from the West End's major theatre venues.
~10 minsHarrods & Knightsbridge
Harrods and Knightsbridge are fifteen minutes south-west via Piccadilly and Knightsbridge — shopping transfers for guests who want the Harrods–Harvey Nichols corridor from their Mayfair base.
~15 minsVehicles for The May Fair 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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