AT A GLANCE
From The Dorchester
One way, excluding VAT. Hourly hire has a three hour minimum. Rolls-Royce on request.
INCLUDED
Every journey
- Collection at the Park Lane entrance. Luggage carried from the door to the car.
- A fixed price, agreed first. Confirmed in writing before you travel.
- Your chauffeur's name and number. Sent on WhatsApp before the journey.
- Flight tracking on arrivals. Collection time adjusts if you land early or late.
- Discretion as standard. Your plans and addresses are never shared.
THE GUIDE
A chauffeur at The Dorchester's door
The Dorchester stands on Park Lane at the corner of Deanery Street, London W1K 1QA, looking straight across the road to Hyde Park. Its green coated doormen greet cars at the main entrance, and the hotel's own sister property, 45 Park Lane, is right next door. The Tube is a walk away, but with luggage or a tight flight time, a car at the door is easier.
Our base at One Mayfair Place is a short drive away, so a chauffeur from The Dorchester is never coming from the far side of London. Your chauffeur arrives a little early, lets you know when the car is outside and handles the bags with the doormen. Cars pull in off Park Lane to the hotel's forecourt, which the doormen keep clear for arrivals, so on hourly bookings your chauffeur waits a few minutes away and comes back to the door as soon as you send a message.
Who books a car from The Dorchester
Most of our journeys here fall into four kinds. Hotel guests heading to or from an airport or a private jet terminal. Diners booked at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, The Grill or China Tang who want a car home afterwards. Guests at dinners, charity balls and parties in the hotel's ballroom and private rooms. And Londoners meeting friends or clients for afternoon tea at The Promenade or a drink at the Vesper Bar, who would rather not hunt for a taxi on Park Lane at the end of the evening.
Airport transfers from The Dorchester
Prices below are one way from the hotel, excluding VAT, with the congestion charge included. We suggest a collection time when you book.
| Destination | Drive time | V-Class (up to 6) | S-Class (up to 4) | Range Rover (up to 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | around 45 to 75 minutes | £190 | £195 | £295 |
| London City | around 40 to 70 minutes | £190 | £195 | £295 |
| RAF Northolt | around 35 to 50 minutes | £190 | £195 | £295 |
| Gatwick | around 70 to 100 minutes | £265 | £270 | £395 |
| Luton | around 60 to 90 minutes | £265 | £270 | £395 |
| Stansted | around 70 to 100 minutes | £280 | £285 | £425 |
| Farnborough | around 60 to 80 minutes | £280 | £285 | £425 |
| Biggin Hill | around 60 to 80 minutes | £280 | £285 | £425 |
Arriving at The Dorchester
For arrivals, your chauffeur follows the flight, meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board and drives you straight to the hotel entrance, where the doormen take the luggage in. If you are landing at Heathrow, our Heathrow meeting points guide shows exactly where you will be met at each terminal, and our Heathrow chauffeur service page covers the details. Guests flying privately are met at the private terminal; see our private jet chauffeur guide.
Evenings, dinners and events at the hotel
Big nights at The Dorchester tend to finish at the same moment for everyone, and Park Lane fills with cars at once. For a gala or a ballroom dinner we agree a collection point with you in advance, and your chauffeur messages when the car is a minute away so you are not left standing on the pavement in black tie. Booking by the hour means the car stays with you for the whole evening, from collection at home to the drive back after the last dance.
For an anniversary, a proposal or a client dinner that matters, a Rolls-Royce sets the tone. Our Rolls-Royce Ghost is the quieter, understated choice, and the full Rolls-Royce range includes the Phantom and Cullinan. Office parties in December are a busy time on Park Lane, and our Christmas party chauffeur page explains how we move groups home safely.
A day out from the hotel
Many guests keep a car for a half or full day. Mount Street and South Audley Street are just behind the hotel, Bond Street is a few minutes away, and Knightsbridge is a short drive past Hyde Park Corner. With a private driver for the day, shopping bags stay in the car between stops and lunch can be wherever you like. Our Mayfair chauffeur guide covers the neighbourhood in more detail.
Which car suits your journey
| Car (or similar) | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes S-Class | Airport runs and business travel for up to 4 | Heathrow £195, £90/hr |
| Mercedes V-Class | Families and groups of up to 6 with luggage | Heathrow £190, £85/hr |
| Range Rover | A higher seat and a commanding arrival for up to 4 | Heathrow £295, £125/hr |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost, Phantom or Cullinan | Celebrations, galas and special occasions | from £175/hr |
| Executive Sprinter | Larger groups heading to one event | from £120/hr, 4 hour minimum |
All prices exclude VAT; hourly hire has a three hour minimum unless shown. You can compare every car on our fleet page.
Booking for a guest
Concierge teams, PAs and family offices often book on a guest's behalf. Send the guest's name, collection time and flight number if there is one, and we confirm the price in writing to you, to the guest or to both. Our hotel and concierge page explains how desks and assistants work with us. We are an independent company and not part of the hotel, so you deal directly with our concierge, 24 hours a day.
HOW IT WORKS
Booking your car
1
Send the details
Date, time, where you are going and how many guests, by WhatsApp or the booking form.
2
Fixed price in writing
The car, the route and the total, excluding VAT, before you commit.
3
Meet your chauffeur
Name and number on WhatsApp before travel; the car arrives at the Park Lane entrance early.
4
Travel in comfort
Luggage handled, water on board, and a message if anything changes on the road.
QUESTIONS
The Dorchester chauffeur: your questions
How much is a chauffeur from The Dorchester to Heathrow?
One way from The Dorchester to Heathrow is £195 in a Mercedes S-Class, £190 in a Mercedes V-Class and £295 in a Range Rover, excluding VAT. The congestion charge is included and there are no night, weekend or card surcharges.
How long does the drive from The Dorchester to Heathrow take?
Around 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic. Weekday mornings and Friday afternoons sit at the longer end, so we suggest the collection time when you book, working back from your flight.
Can the hotel concierge book a car for me?
Yes. A concierge, PA or family member can book by WhatsApp, email or our booking form, and the confirmation can go to the guest, the person booking or both.
Can you meet me at the airport and bring me to The Dorchester?
Yes. Your chauffeur tracks the flight, meets you in arrivals with a name board, helps with luggage and drives you straight to the hotel entrance on Park Lane. Private jet arrivals at Farnborough, Biggin Hill, Northolt and London City are met at the terminal.
Can I hire a Rolls-Royce from The Dorchester for an evening?
Yes. A Rolls-Royce Ghost, Phantom or Cullinan, or similar, is available from £175 an hour excluding VAT, on request. Tell us the date and timings and we confirm the car and price in writing.
Will the chauffeur wait while we have dinner or attend an event?
Yes, if you book by the hour. The hourly rate includes waiting, so your chauffeur parks nearby and comes back to the door when you send a message. Hourly hire starts at £85 an hour with a three hour minimum.
Can you bring a group to a dinner or ball at the hotel?
Yes. The Mercedes V-Class seats up to 6, and the Executive Sprinter seats larger groups from £120 an hour with a four hour minimum. For bigger parties we can plan several cars arriving in sequence.
Is Mayfair White Gloves part of The Dorchester?
No. We are an independent chauffeur company based at One Mayfair Place, a short drive from the hotel. We drive guests to and from The Dorchester, but the hotel does not own or endorse our service.