The Ritz London Chauffeur Service

Your Trusted Chauffeur Partner in London

150 Piccadilly · St James's · W1J

The Ritz London Chauffeur Service

The Ritz has occupied 150 Piccadilly since 1906 — its Louis XVI façade facing Green Park is as familiar a London landmark as any. Holders of multiple Royal Warrants, The Ritz attracts a guest list that includes royalty, diplomats, and those for whom only the most punctilious service will suffice. Arrival at The Ritz is a statement, and Imperial Ride ensures the vehicle, the timing, and the driver match it.

The Piccadilly frontage requires particular logistical care — the road is busy and stopping time is limited. Our chauffeurs know precisely when to pull forward, how long the doormen take, and when to circle if the timing is off. The result is an arrival that appears effortless because we have already managed every variable.

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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 Ritz London Piccadilly chauffeur arrival

Logistics

Arrival & Pick-Up at The Ritz

Drop-off

Your chauffeur approaches from the east along Piccadilly and pulls into the forecourt at 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. The Ritz doormen manage the canopied entrance — your driver coordinates the stop precisely so you step out without delay. For departures requiring more time, Arlington Street provides an alternative approach from the south.

Pick-up after checkout

Your driver holds on Piccadilly and confirms position by SMS. For check-out with heavy luggage, we arrange a porter liaison 15 minutes in advance to ensure bags are at the kerb when the vehicle arrives.

Afternoon tea collection

We time pick-up around The Ritz's famous afternoon tea sittings — 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, and 19:30. Tell us your sitting time and we will have your vehicle on Piccadilly 10 minutes before the sitting ends.

Airport Transfers

Airport Connections from The Ritz

The Ritz's Piccadilly address places it at the western edge of St James's — close to Hyde Park Corner and straightforward access to both Heathrow and London City. Journey times below are from W1J 9BR under standard traffic.

Airport	Distance	Est. Time
Heathrow (LHR)	15 miles	40–55 mins
Gatwick (LGW)	29 miles	55–70 mins
London City (LCY)	11 miles	30–40 mins
Stansted (STN)	40 miles	65–80 mins

From The Ritz

Popular Journeys Our Guests Make

Green Park & St James's

Green Park is directly opposite The Ritz entrance — a short stroll or a chauffeured circuit through St James's Park and Buckingham Palace.

~5 mins

Royal Academy of Arts

Burlington House on Piccadilly — home to the Royal Academy — is a five-minute drive east, well suited for afternoon gallery visits.

~5 mins

West End Theatres

Shaftesbury Avenue is 10–15 minutes from The Ritz. Evening theatre transfers, including post-curtain collection, are among our most common bookings from this hotel.

~12 mins

Bond Street & Mayfair

Bond Street's luxury boutiques and the surrounding Mayfair dining scene are 10–15 minutes north. We time returns to your reservation.

~12 mins

Fleet Selection

Vehicles for The Ritz 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

How does drop-off work on Piccadilly outside The Ritz?

Your chauffeur approaches from the east and pulls into the forecourt at 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. Piccadilly is a busy road so our drivers coordinate the stop timing with the doormen to ensure you step out at the exact moment the entrance is attended. For departures requiring extra time with luggage, we can approach via Arlington Street to the south for a less pressured stop.

Piccadilly is a red route — where exactly does my chauffeur position for a daytime pick-up?

Piccadilly itself carries no-stopping restrictions during restricted hours (7am–7pm, Mon–Sat). Our drivers use Arlington Street, which runs parallel on the west side of the hotel, for all daytime pick-ups and drop-offs. You walk approximately 40 seconds from the main Ritz entrance to the waiting vehicle. After 7pm the Piccadilly kerbside is available and the driver can pull directly in front of the hotel.

What about pre-theatre drop-offs and post-theatre collections given The Ritz's location on Piccadilly?

The Ritz is exceptionally placed for Piccadilly and St James's Theatre. For pre-theatre drop-offs at venues on St Martin's Lane or the Strand, allow 20–25 minutes from Arlington Street departure at 6:30pm. Post-show collections (typically 10:15pm–10:45pm) are straightforward — Piccadilly clears quickly and our driver holds on Arlington Street until you text from the lobby.

Nearby Hotels

Other Hotels We Serve in This Area

The Stafford London

St James's Place

St. James's Hotel and Club

Park Place

Sofitel London St James

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