The Athenaeum Hotel Chauffeur Service | Piccadilly
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The Athenaeum Hotel Chauffeur Service
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences occupies 116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJ — on the north side of Piccadilly directly overlooking Green Park, three minutes from the Royal Academy of Arts and five minutes from Hyde Park Corner. The hotel has operated at this address since 1973, and its 156 rooms and apartments include long-stay residences popular with international guests on extended London visits. The Piccadilly position places it equidistant between Mayfair's Bond Street and Knightsbridge's Harrods — making it one of London's most flexible luxury hotel bases.
The Athenaeum's ground-floor bar — one of the few hotel bars with a direct Green Park pavement terrace — is a neighbourhood institution. The hotel attracts arts, media, and creative industry guests alongside the corporate traveller profile typical of Piccadilly addresses. Your Imperial Ride chauffeur holds on Piccadilly at 116 W1J 7BJ; despite Piccadilly's volume, the hotel's corner position and the hotel's entrance team make for a managed arrival at the kerb.
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Arrival & Pick-Up at The Athenaeum
Your chauffeur holds at 116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJ — the hotel's main entrance directly on Piccadilly. Despite the road's volume, the hotel's position has a clear stopping point with the entrance team stepping out to meet the vehicle. You receive a live location SMS when your driver is in position.
The Royal Academy of Arts on Burlington House is three minutes east. For private views, Friends events, and the Summer Exhibition, we manage timed collection from the Academy's Burlington Gardens or Piccadilly entrance and return to the Athenaeum at the conclusion.
Green Park Underground and the park itself are directly opposite. For guests connecting to St James's Park, The Mall, or Buckingham Palace on foot, we drop at the park's north gate. For those preferring door-to-door, we manage St James's and Westminster transfers directly from Piccadilly.
Airport Connections from The Athenaeum
Piccadilly's W1J position gives direct A4/M4 access via Hyde Park Corner. Times below are from 116 Piccadilly under standard traffic.
| Airport | Distance | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 15 miles | 40–55 mins |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 28 miles | 50–65 mins |
| London City (LCY) | 11 miles | 30–45 mins |
| Stansted (STN) | 38 miles | 65–80 mins |
Popular Journeys Our Guests Make
Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy is three minutes east on Piccadilly. Private views, Friends events, and the Summer Exhibition — with collection from Burlington House or Burlington Gardens on departure.
~3 minsBond Street
New Bond Street is 10 minutes north-east through Mayfair. Multi-stop shopping afternoons managed with vehicle holding between boutiques and return to Piccadilly fully loaded.
~10 minsHarrods
Harrods on Brompton Road is 12 minutes west — a direct Piccadilly to Knightsbridge transfer. We combine Harrods with Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street in a single managed shopping trip.
~12 minsGreen Park & The Mall
Green Park is directly opposite. For guests walking to St James's, The Mall, or Buckingham Palace, we drop at the park gate. For door-to-door, we manage the full Palace and Westminster circuit.
~1 minVehicles for The Athenaeum Hotel
Four vehicles. Each matched to a different occasion at this address. Our operations team will recommend the right choice when you book.
The natural vehicle at this address. Liveried doormen recognise it; your entrance is part of the arrival sequence the moment it pulls up.
View vehicle →Preferred for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted transfers. The cabin ride absorbs motorway miles; luggage capacity is generous enough for extended stays.
View vehicle →The workhorse of the executive fleet. Chosen by corporate guests who travel daily — quiet, efficient, and appropriate at any London address.
View vehicle →Up to 7 passengers in a single vehicle. Configured for maximum luggage capacity without compromising the cabin comfort expected at this level.
View vehicle →Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my chauffeur wait at The Athenaeum Hotel?
Piccadilly is a red route — where does the driver position for daytime pick-ups at the Athenaeum?
Green Park is immediately across the road — can you arrange drop-offs near specific park locations?
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