The Langham London Chauffeur Service

Your Trusted Chauffeur Partner in London

Portland Place · Marylebone · W1B

The Langham London Chauffeur Service

The Langham opened in 1865 as London's first purpose-built Grand Hotel — a distinction it still carries today. At 1c Portland Place, W1B 1JA, it occupies a commanding position on one of London's widest and most elegant streets, directly opposite BBC Broadcasting House. The hotel's guest list has historically run from Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain to contemporary heads of government, and its standard of service is set accordingly.

Portland Place's breadth makes it one of the most straightforward drop-off addresses in central London — no narrow forecourts, no time pressure at the kerb. Your chauffeur holds at the entrance canopy and manages timing around Langley Street's gentle traffic. For Harley Street medical appointments a short distance south, Imperial Ride provides a discreet waiting service while you attend your consultation.

Why

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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.

The Langham London Portland Place chauffeur arrival

Logistics

Arrival & Pick-Up at The Langham

Drop-off

Your chauffeur stops directly at 1c Portland Place, W1B 1JA — the wide, tree-lined boulevard allows the vehicle to hold comfortably at the entrance without obstructing traffic. Portland Place is one of the easiest drop-off points in Marylebone, with no waiting restrictions on the hotel's frontage side.

Pick-up after checkout

Your driver positions on Portland Place facing south and confirms by SMS. For early morning Heathrow departures, the A40/M4 route provides a direct motorway connection — your driver will brief you on expected journey time the evening before.

Harley Street waiting service

Harley Street's medical consultancies are 10 minutes on foot or a 3-minute drive south. We provide a discreet waiting service — your chauffeur holds nearby for the duration of your appointment, available at 60 seconds' notice.

Airport Transfers

Airport Connections from The Langham

Portland Place's position at the northern end of Regent Street puts The Langham within straightforward reach of all London's major airports. Journey times below are from W1B 1JA under standard traffic conditions.

Airport	Distance	Est. Time
Heathrow (LHR)	16 miles	45–60 mins
Gatwick (LGW)	30 miles	55–75 mins
London City (LCY)	13 miles	35–50 mins
Stansted (STN)	40 miles	65–80 mins

From The Langham

Popular Journeys Our Guests Make

Regent Street & Oxford Street

Regent Street begins directly at The Langham's doorstep — a short drive south brings you to the flagship stores of Liberty, Apple, and the length of Oxford Street.

~5 mins

BBC Broadcasting House

BBC's iconic Broadcasting House is directly opposite The Langham at the top of Portland Place — two minutes on foot, or a chauffeur pick-up from the BBC reception entrance.

~2 mins

Harley Street

London's foremost medical district is 10 minutes on foot or a 3-minute drive south. We provide discreet waiting service for the duration of your appointment.

~3 mins

Regent's Park

The 410-acre Royal park is a five-minute drive north — ideal for a morning circuit, the Open Air Theatre, or a private event at the park's venues.

~5 mins

Fleet Selection

Vehicles for The Langham London

Four vehicles. Each matched to a different occasion at this address. Our operations team will recommend the right choice when you book.

Most requested

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Formal arrivals & departures

The natural vehicle at this address. Liveried doormen recognise it; your entrance is part of the arrival sequence the moment it pulls up.

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Range Rover Autobiography

Airport runs & long-distance

Preferred for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted transfers. The cabin ride absorbs motorway miles; luggage capacity is generous enough for extended stays.

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Mercedes S-Class

Business & executive transfers

The workhorse of the executive fleet. Chosen by corporate guests who travel daily — quiet, efficient, and appropriate at any London address.

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Mercedes V-Class

Groups & family travel

Up to 7 passengers in a single vehicle. Configured for maximum luggage capacity without compromising the cabin comfort expected at this level.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does my chauffeur wait at The Langham?

Your chauffeur holds on Portland Place, W1B 1JA — directly outside the hotel entrance on the wide, tree-lined boulevard. Portland Place has no loading restrictions on the hotel's side, so your driver can remain comfortably at the kerb. You will receive a live location SMS when your driver is in position.

Portland Place is a very wide street — where exactly on the kerbside does the driver wait?

Portland Place has a central reservation and is one of London's broadest streets, which sounds complicated but is actually one of the easier central London pick-ups. Our driver waits on the western kerbside directly in front of the main entrance at 1C. There is consistently good space here. For early morning Heathrow departures, we position 5 minutes before the agreed time as there are no waiting bays — the driver holds at the live kerbside.

BBC Broadcasting House is directly opposite — does activity there ever affect access to The Langham?

Broadcasting House occasionally generates increased pedestrian traffic and, during major news events, temporary road management on Portland Place. Our operations team monitors for scheduled events and significant news days. If access is likely to be disrupted on your travel date, we will advise an alternative meeting point — typically Great Portland Street, 2 minutes' walk north — and adjust the timing accordingly.

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