Mayfair, Carlos Place

The Connaught Hotel Chauffeur

A hotel that quietly changed its own name during wartime sits on one of Mayfair’s quieter corners, easy to miss if you don’t already know the junction. A Connaught chauffeur is punctual at the Carlos Place entrance, whatever else Mount Street is doing.

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Our Connaught Hotel Chauffeur Fleet

An arrival at The Connaught calls for the same understated discretion as the hotel itself. Our Mercedes S-Class is the most popular choice for individual Connaught hotel chauffeur transfers, while the Mercedes V-Class suits families or small groups travelling with luggage. For occasions calling for a grander Mayfair arrival, our Rolls-Royce Ghost completes the journey.

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

Renamed for Sounding Too German

The hotel changed its name the same year the royal family changed theirs, for the same reason.

The Coburg Hotel, 1897

Opened in 1897 as the Coburg Hotel, named after Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg, the building replaced two Georgian houses under a 90-year lease led by Sir John Blundell Maple, the furniture magnate known as ‘The Governor.’

A Wartime Rebrand in 1917

During the First World War, the German-sounding name became a liability, and the hotel’s directors renamed it The Connaught after Queen Victoria’s third son, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the same year the royal family itself dropped Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in favour of Windsor.

Why Choose The Connaught Hotel Chauffeur Service

Arriving at The Connaught by taxi or rideshare rarely matches the quiet discretion the hotel is known for on Carlos Place. Choosing a dedicated Connaught hotel chauffeur service turns your arrival into a calm, private experience, with a driver who understands the hotel’s protocol and the surrounding Mayfair streets.

Avoid Mayfair Traffic and the Congestion Charge Zone

Carlos Place 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 Connaught hotel chauffeur service handles the charge, the route and the parking, so you simply step out at the door.

The Standard for Connaught Doorman Arrivals

The Connaught’s doormen are known for a quiet, precise welcome that reflects the hotel’s understated luxury. A professional Connaught hotel chauffeur arrives with the same discretion and timing, coordinating directly with the hotel’s front-of-house team so your luggage and arrival are handled without delay.

How Our Connaught Hotel Chauffeur Works

We have refined our logistics so that your Connaught hotel chauffeur transfer is as discreet as the hotel itself, from pickup to a coordinated arrival on Carlos Place.

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 Mayfair.

Doorman & Arrival Coordination

On approach to The Connaught, 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 Carlos Place

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

Book Your Connaught Hotel Chauffeur

Reserve your Connaught hotel chauffeur now to guarantee a punctual, discreet arrival at Mayfair for your next stay, dinner or event.

Dining & Mayfair Transfers for Connaught Guests

Beyond arrivals and departures, our Connaught hotel chauffeur service supports the full rhythm of a Mayfair stay \u2014 from fine dining to executive meetings across the city.

Fine Dining Transfers

Whether dining at The Connaught's own restaurants and bar or exploring Mayfair's wider dining scene, your chauffeur waits and returns you to the hotel on your schedule.

Mount Street Shopping

Mount Street's boutiques are minutes on foot from The Connaught. We provide a waiting luxury shopping chauffeur so your purchases travel back to the hotel with you.

Corporate Guest Transfers

For business guests staying at The Connaught, 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.

The Connaught Drop-off & Pickup Points

Access around Carlos Place and Mayfair shifts with daily traffic, so our Connaught hotel chauffeur service uses the most efficient point for your specific arrival.

Carlos Place Main Entrance

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

Mount Street \u2013 Side Approach

For a quieter arrival away from the main Carlos Place frontage, Mount Street offers a discreet side approach, favoured for early morning or VIP check-ins.

Grosvenor Square \u2013 Alternative Pickup

When Carlos Place is congested, the Grosvenor Square corner 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.

The Quiet Corner of Mayfair

A discreet address just off the district’s busiest streets.

Mount Street

One of Mayfair's most concentrated dining and gallery streets, directly outside.

Bond Street

A short walk; see our Bond Street chauffeur page.

Grosvenor Square

A short walk north, former home of the US Embassy.

The Berkeley

The group's Knightsbridge sister hotel; see our Berkeley chauffeur page.

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

Carlos Place sits inside the Congestion Charge zone, already built into your fixed price.

The Connaught Bar

Named World’s Best Bar more than once; we can time your pickup around an evening there.

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 the hotel changed its name because it sounded German?

Yes, the hotel opened as the Coburg in 1897, but was renamed The Connaught in 1917 during the First World War, the same year the royal family itself dropped Saxe-Coburg-Gotha for Windsor.

Where does the chauffeur wait?

At the confirmed entrance on the corner of Carlos Place and Mount Street.

Is the Congestion Charge included in the price?

Yes, Carlos Place 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 an evening at the Connaught Bar?

Yes, the bar has been named World’s Best more than once, and we can plan your booking around it.

Can you arrange transport for a larger family group?

Yes, our Mercedes V-Class suits families in the hotel’s larger suites.

Can you combine a hotel transfer with Bond Street shopping?

Yes, it sits a short walk away; see our Bond Street chauffeur page.

Do you offer fixed prices regardless of traffic?

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