The Savoy Hotel Chauffeur Service London

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Savoy Court · Strand · WC2R

The Savoy Hotel Chauffeur Service

The Savoy occupies one of London's most unusual addresses — Savoy Court, WC2R 0EU, is the only road in the United Kingdom where traffic drives on the right. This historic quirk dates from the hotel's opening in 1889: the right-hand rule was introduced so that guests' carriages could pull up with the door facing the entrance directly. Today, your chauffeur arrives using the same protocol — right-hand traffic, door-to-entrance precision.

The Savoy's location between the Strand and the Thames places it equidistant from the City, the West End, and Covent Garden — making it one of London's most connected hotel addresses for both theatre and business travel. Imperial Ride's chauffeurs know Savoy Court's approach, the turning circle, and how to time departure around the Strand's peak-hour congestion.

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.

Logistics

Arrival & Pick-Up at The Savoy

Drop-off

Your chauffeur enters Savoy Court from the Strand, driving on the right-hand side as required, and pulls to the canopied entrance at the inner forecourt. The approach is short — approximately 50 metres — and the doormen manage the entrance while your driver holds directly outside.

Pick-up after checkout

We position in Savoy Court and confirm by SMS 10 minutes before your requested departure time. For busy Strand periods (particularly weekday evenings), your driver arrives 15 minutes early to hold position at the forecourt.

Royal Opera House collection

The Royal Opera House is a seven-minute drive through Covent Garden. For evening performances we time your collection from The Savoy to the minute, with post-performance pick-up from Bow Street or Floral Street.

Airport Transfers

Airport Connections from The Savoy

The Savoy's Strand location sits at the midpoint of central London — London City Airport to the east is often the fastest option for short-haul, while Heathrow serves long-haul. Journey times below are from WC2R 0EU under standard traffic.

Airport	Distance	Est. Time
Heathrow (LHR)	17 miles	45–60 mins
London City (LCY) ★	10 miles	25–35 mins
Gatwick (LGW)	30 miles	55–70 mins
Stansted (STN)	38 miles	60–75 mins

★ London City Airport is the fastest option from The Savoy for short-haul European routes — 10 miles via the A13, typically 25–35 minutes outside peak hours.

From The Savoy

Popular Journeys Our Guests Make

Royal Opera House

Covent Garden's Royal Opera House is seven minutes from Savoy Court. Pre-performance drop-off and post-curtain collection from Bow Street are our most frequent bookings.

~7 mins

Somerset House

The neoclassical arts and culture venue on the Embankment is a five-minute walk or a single-minute drive — ideal for exhibition openings and private events.

~3 mins

City of London

Bank, Canary Wharf, and the Square Mile are 15–20 minutes east along the Embankment — a direct route without crossing the river.

~15 mins

West End Theatres

Shaftesbury Avenue is 10 minutes north. From The Savoy you have one of the shortest transfers to most West End venues in London.

~10 mins

Fleet Selection

Vehicles for The Savoy Hotel

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

Why does traffic drive on the right in Savoy Court?

Savoy Court is the only road in the United Kingdom where traffic drives on the right. The convention dates from the hotel's opening in 1889, when it was introduced so that horse-drawn carriages could pull up with the passenger door facing the hotel entrance directly. The rule is still enforced today — all vehicles approaching The Savoy must follow right-hand traffic on this 50-metre stretch.

I've heard the approach to The Savoy is unusual — how does your driver navigate Savoy Court?

Savoy Court is the only street in the United Kingdom where traffic drives on the right. The correct approach for a drop-off or collection is from the Strand heading east, turning left into Savoy Court. Our drivers are fully familiar with this route. The private forecourt at the end of Savoy Court gives ample room for luggage loading. We brief first-time drivers on this approach as standard.

The Savoy is next to the Theatre District — how do you handle post-show collections when the Strand is at a standstill?

Post-theatre congestion on the Strand (typically 10:15pm–10:45pm) is the heaviest in central London on weekday evenings. We recommend building a 20-minute buffer from when you expect to step outside. Your driver holds on Savoy Court — which remains accessible even when the Strand is slow — and you are collected within the forecourt, away from the street congestion entirely.

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