Dorchester Collection, Mayfair

45 Park Lane Chauffeur

The world’s most successful casino once operated behind these windows, and the aluminium fins wrapping the building today give little away about what happened inside decades earlier. A 45 Park Lane chauffeur is waiting directly across from its sister hotel, punctual whatever Park Lane traffic is doing.

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Our 45 Park Lane Chauffeur Fleet

An arrival at 45 Park Lane calls for a car that matches its Art Deco elegance. Our Mercedes S-Class is the most popular choice for individual 45 Park Lane chauffeur transfers, while the Mercedes V-Class suits families or small groups travelling with luggage. For the grandest Park Lane arrivals, our Rolls-Royce Ghost completes the occasion.

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Business Class

One Way from £140
Hourly London Rate £72
Outside London Rate £100

20% VAT INCLUDED

Mercedes V-Class

Business MPV

One Way from £170
Hourly London Rate £90
Outside London Rate £144

20% VAT INCLUDED

Mercedes-Benz EQS

First Class

One Way from £180
Hourly London Rate £108
Outside London Rate £154

20% VAT INCLUDED

Mercedes S-Class

First Class

One Way from £180
Hourly London Rate £108
Outside London Rate £154

20% VAT INCLUDED

Range Rover LWB

Luxury SUV

One Way from £350
Hourly London Rate £140
Outside London Rate £200

20% VAT INCLUDED

Bentley Mulsanne

Super-Luxury

One Way from £850
Hourly London Rate £300
Outside London Rate £450

20% VAT INCLUDED

Rolls Royce Ghost

Super-Luxury

One Way from £850
Hourly London Rate £300
Outside London Rate £450

20% VAT INCLUDED

Rolls Royce Cullinan

Super-Luxury SUV

One Way from £1000
Hourly London Rate £400
Outside London Rate £600

20% VAT INCLUDED

Lamborghini Urus

Super-Luxury SUV

One Way from £1000
Hourly London Rate £400
Outside London Rate £600

20% VAT INCLUDED

From a Bauhaus Office Block to the Playboy Club

The building has lived at least three separate lives before becoming a hotel.

The World's Most Successful Casino

Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus movement, designed the original building as offices in the early 1960s. In 1965 it became the London Playboy Club, and at its peak was reportedly the most successful casino in the world, running until it closed in 1982.

Aluminium Fins by the Dorchester's Own Architect

Dorchester Collection acquired the site and appointed architect Thierry Despont to convert it, adding the horizontal aluminium fins that still wrap the facade today, before opening as 45 Park Lane in September 2011, directly across the road from its older sister hotel, The Dorchester.

Why Choose The 45 Park Lane Chauffeur Service

Arriving at 45 Park Lane by taxi or rideshare rarely matches the boutique, personal standard the hotel sets on Park Lane. Choosing a dedicated 45 Park Lane chauffeur service turns your arrival into a calm, coordinated experience, with a driver who understands the hotel’s protocol and the surrounding Mayfair streets.

Avoid Park Lane Traffic and the Congestion Charge Zone

Park Lane and the surrounding Mayfair grid sit inside the Transport for London Congestion Charge zone, and self-driving guests often face slow traffic and scarce parking near the hotel. Our 45 Park Lane chauffeur service handles the charge, the route and the parking, so you simply step out at the door.

The Standard for 45 Park Lane Doorman Arrivals

45 Park Lane’s doormen are known for a warm, precise welcome that reflects the hotel’s boutique character. A professional 45 Park Lane chauffeur arrives with the same timing and formality, coordinating directly with the hotel’s front-of-house team so your luggage and arrival are handled without delay.

How Our 45 Park Lane Chauffeur Works

We have refined our logistics so that your 45 Park Lane chauffeur transfer is as polished as the hotel itself, from pickup to a coordinated arrival on Park Lane.

Door-to-Door Pickup

Your journey begins with a punctual arrival at your home, office or airport terminal. Your chauffeur assists with luggage and ensures a smooth, relaxed departure towards Park Lane.

Doorman & Arrival Coordination

On approach to 45 Park Lane, your chauffeur coordinates timing with the hotel's doorman team, ensuring your bags and arrival are handled the moment you step out.

VIP Drop-off on Park Lane

We set you down directly outside the hotel's Park Lane entrance, avoiding the walk and wait associated with public transport or standard taxis.

Book Your 45 Park Lane Chauffeur

Reserve your 45 Park Lane chauffeur now to guarantee a punctual, coordinated arrival at Mayfair for your next stay, dinner or event.

Mayfair Shopping & Dining Transfers for 45 Park Lane Guests

Beyond arrivals and departures, our 45 Park Lane chauffeur service supports the full rhythm of a Mayfair stay, from Bond Street shopping to executive meetings across the city.

Bond Street Shopping Transfers

New and Old Bond Street are minutes from 45 Park Lane. We provide a waiting luxury shopping chauffeur so your purchases travel back to the hotel with you.

Fine Dining Transfers

Whether dining at Cut by Wolfgang Puck or listening to live jazz at Bar 45, your chauffeur waits and returns you to the hotel on your schedule.

Corporate Guest Transfers

For business guests staying at 45 Park Lane, our chauffeur service connects seamlessly to meetings in the City, Canary Wharf or across Mayfair.

Late-Night Return Service

London evenings rarely run to a fixed schedule. Your chauffeur remains on flexible standby for a late return to the hotel, whenever your evening ends.

45 Park Lane Drop-off & Pickup Points

Access around Park Lane shifts with daily traffic, so our 45 Park Lane chauffeur service uses the most efficient point for your specific arrival.

Park Lane Main Entrance

The primary drop-off for 45 Park Lane sits directly on Park Lane, beneath the hotel’s canopy, where the doorman team is positioned to greet arriving guests immediately.

Old Park Lane and Side Approach

For a quieter arrival away from the main Park Lane frontage, Old Park Lane offers a discreet side approach, favoured for early morning or VIP check-ins.

Hyde Park Corner, Alternative Pickup

When Park Lane is congested, the Hyde Park Corner end provides an efficient alternative pickup point just a short walk from the hotel entrance.

Post-Event Pickup

After a theatre evening or late dinner, your chauffeur coordinates a pre-agreed pickup point near the hotel for a swift, unhurried return.

What Our Clients Say

They are always on time. The cars are very clean and the drivers are very polite. It is the best way to travel in London.

I used them for a big work party. All the cars were beautiful and everything went perfectly. I will surely call them again!

I never have to worry. They watch my flight and wait for me at the airport. It is very easy and very safe.

Great service! If they are late, you don't pay. But they are never late. The cars are quiet and perfect for work.

Facing Hyde Park, Beside Mayfair

A single road with two very different hotel personalities.

Hyde Park

Directly across Park Lane from the hotel entrance.

The Dorchester

The sister hotel opposite; see our Dorchester chauffeur page.

Mayfair

A short walk for shopping or dining across the district.

Green Park

A few minutes' walk south along Park Lane.

Practical Details Beyond the Hotel

A few points worth knowing before you book.

Airport Transfers, Tracked to Your Flight

We monitor your flight automatically and adjust pickup timing whether you’re departing for or arriving from Heathrow.

Congestion Charge Included

Park Lane sits inside the Congestion Charge zone, already built into your fixed price.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

The hotel’s ground-floor restaurant is a destination in its own right; we can time your pickup around a dinner reservation.

Fixed Prices, Agreed in Advance

Every journey to or from the hotel is quoted at a fixed price before you travel.

What Our Clients Say

They are always on time. The cars are very clean and the drivers are very polite. It is the best way to travel in London.

I used them for a big work party. All the cars were beautiful and everything went perfectly. I will surely call them again!

I never have to worry. They watch my flight and wait for me at the airport. It is very easy and very safe.

Great service! If they are late, you don't pay. But they are never late. The cars are quiet and perfect for work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it true this building was once the Playboy Club?

Yes, from 1965 to 1982 the building operated as the London Playboy Club, reportedly the most successful casino in the world at its peak.

Who designed the original building?

Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus movement, designed it as offices in the early 1960s, before its later conversion.

How do you avoid confusing this with The Dorchester?

We confirm 45 Park Lane specifically with the hotel in advance, since the two sister hotels sit directly opposite each other.

Is the Congestion Charge included in the price?

Yes, Park Lane sits inside the Congestion Charge zone, already included in your fixed price.

Can you collect me directly from Heathrow to the hotel?

Yes, we track your flight and adjust pickup automatically, driving you directly to the hotel entrance.

Can you time a pickup around dinner at CUT?

Yes, we can plan your chauffeur booking around a reservation at the hotel’s Wolfgang Puck restaurant.

Can you arrange transport for a larger family group?

Yes, our Mercedes V-Class suits families occupying the hotel’s penthouse floor.

Do you offer fixed prices regardless of traffic?

Yes, every journey is quoted at a fixed price in advance, agreed before you travel.