The Savoy Hotel Chauffeur
The short private road leading to the hotel’s entrance is the only street in Britain where traffic drives on the right, a quirk any chauffeur needs to know before turning in. A Savoy chauffeur handles Savoy Court correctly every time, arriving at the door rather than circling the block confused.
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Our Savoy Hotel Chauffeur Fleet
An arrival at The Savoy calls for a car that matches the hotel’s own Art Deco grandeur. Our Mercedes S-Class is the most popular choice for individual Savoy hotel chauffeur transfers, while the Mercedes V-Class suits families or small groups travelling with luggage. For the grandest Strand arrivals, our Rolls-Royce Ghost completes the occasion.
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Business Class
- 4 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £140
- Hourly London Rate £72
- Outside London Rate £100
20% VAT INCLUDED
Mercedes V-Class
Business MPV
- 6-7 Passengers
- 6 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £170
- Hourly London Rate £90
- Outside London Rate £144
20% VAT INCLUDED
Mercedes-Benz EQS
First Class
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £180
- Hourly London Rate £108
- Outside London Rate £154
20% VAT INCLUDED
Mercedes S-Class
First Class
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £180
- Hourly London Rate £108
- Outside London Rate £154
20% VAT INCLUDED
Range Rover LWB
Luxury SUV
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £350
- Hourly London Rate £140
- Outside London Rate £200
20% VAT INCLUDED
Bentley Mulsanne
Super-Luxury
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £850
- Hourly London Rate £300
- Outside London Rate £450
20% VAT INCLUDED
Rolls Royce Ghost
Super-Luxury
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £850
- Hourly London Rate £300
- Outside London Rate £450
20% VAT INCLUDED
Rolls Royce Cullinan
Super-Luxury SUV
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £1000
- Hourly London Rate £400
- Outside London Rate £600
20% VAT INCLUDED
Lamborghini Urus
Super-Luxury SUV
- 3 Passengers
- 2 Large Suitcases
- One Way from £1000
- Hourly London Rate £400
- Outside London Rate £600
20% VAT INCLUDED
Britain's Only Right-Hand Driving Road
Funded by The Mikado
Richard D’Oyly Carte built The Savoy using profits from his Gilbert and Sullivan operas, most notably The Mikado, opening it on 6 August 1889 next to his own Savoy Theatre. It became the first hotel in Britain with electric lights throughout, electric lifts, and private bathrooms in most rooms, hiring César Ritz as manager and Auguste Escoffier as chef.
Designed So Carriage Doors Opened Onto the Kerb
Savoy Court, the short approach road to the hotel, remains the only street in the UK where vehicles drive on the right, a layout originally designed so horse-drawn carriages, and later cars, could open their doors directly onto the hotel and theatre entrance without passengers stepping into traffic.
Why Choose The Savoy Hotel Chauffeur Service
Arriving at The Savoy by taxi or rideshare rarely matches the standard the hotel sets on the Strand. Choosing a dedicated Savoy hotel chauffeur service turns your arrival into a calm, coordinated experience, with a driver who understands the hotel’s protocol and the famous one-way loop of Savoy Court.
Avoid Strand Traffic and the Congestion Charge Zone
The Strand and the surrounding Covent Garden streets sit inside the Transport for London Congestion Charge zone, and self-driving guests often face slow traffic and scarce parking near the hotel. Our Savoy hotel chauffeur service handles the charge, the route and the parking, so you simply step out at the door.
The Standard for Savoy Doorman Arrivals
The Savoy’s doormen are known for a precise, formal welcome on the famous Savoy Court forecourt, the only street in the UK where traffic keeps to the right. A professional Savoy hotel 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 Savoy Hotel Chauffeur Works
We have refined our logistics so that your Savoy hotel chauffeur transfer is as polished as the hotel itself, from pickup to a coordinated arrival on Savoy Court.
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 the Strand.
Doorman & Arrival Coordination
On approach to The Savoy, your chauffeur coordinates timing with the hotel's doorman team, ensuring your bags and arrival are handled the moment you step out onto Savoy Court.
VIP Drop-off on Savoy Court
We set you down directly outside the hotel's Savoy Court entrance, avoiding the walk and wait associated with public transport or standard taxis.
Book Your Savoy Hotel Chauffeur
Reserve your Savoy hotel chauffeur now to guarantee a punctual, coordinated arrival at the Strand for your next stay, dinner or theatre evening.
Theatre & West End Transfers for Savoy Guests
Beyond arrivals and departures, our Savoy hotel chauffeur service supports the full rhythm of a Strand stay \u2014 from the attached Savoy Theatre to executive meetings across the city.
Theatre & Savoy Theatre Transfers
With the Savoy Theatre built into the hotel itself and the wider West End just steps away, we coordinate curtain-up timing and provide a discreet event chauffeur pickup after the show.
Fine Dining Transfers
Whether dining at the Savoy Grill or exploring Covent Garden's wider dining scene, your chauffeur waits and returns you to the hotel on your schedule.
Corporate Guest Transfers
For business guests staying at The Savoy, our chauffeur service connects seamlessly to meetings in the City, Canary Wharf or across the West End.
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 Savoy Drop-off & Pickup Points
Savoy Court Main Entrance
The primary drop-off for The Savoy sits on Savoy Court, the hotel’s private forecourt off the Strand, where the doorman team is positioned to greet arriving guests immediately.
Savoy Hill, Side Approach
For a quieter arrival away from the main Savoy Court frontage, Savoy Hill offers a discreet side approach towards the river, favoured for early morning or VIP check-ins.
Victoria Embankment, Alternative Pickup
When the Strand is congested, the Victoria Embankment side provides an efficient alternative pickup point just a short walk from the hotel entrance.
Post-Theatre Pickup
After a show at the Savoy Theatre or a late dinner, your chauffeur coordinates a pre-agreed pickup point near the hotel for a swift, unhurried return.
Between the Strand and the Thames
Covent Garden
A short walk; see our Covent Garden dining chauffeur page.
The Savoy Theatre
Directly next door, still hosting productions today.
The Thames Embankment
Behind the hotel, with river-facing rooms overlooking it.
Somerset House
A short walk east along the Strand.
Practical Details Beyond the Hotel
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
The Strand sits inside the Congestion Charge zone, already built into your fixed price.
Theatre Evenings
For guests combining a stay with a West End show, we plan pickup around curtain times at the Savoy Theatre or nearby venues.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true the road outside is the only one in Britain with reversed traffic?
Yes, Savoy Court is the only street in the UK where vehicles drive on the right, a layout designed so carriage and car doors could open directly onto the entrance.
What funded the hotel's construction?
Profits from Richard D’Oyly Carte’s Gilbert and Sullivan operas, most notably The Mikado, financed the hotel, which opened in 1889 next to his own Savoy Theatre.
Was this really the first hotel with electric lighting?
Yes, The Savoy was the first hotel in Britain with electric lights throughout the building, along with electric lifts and private bathrooms in most rooms.
Is the Congestion Charge included in the price?
Yes, the Strand 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 a West End show?
Yes, we plan pickup around curtain times at the Savoy Theatre or nearby venues.
Can you arrange transport for a larger group?
Yes, our Mercedes V-Class suits a larger group travelling together.
Do you offer fixed prices regardless of traffic?
Yes, every journey is quoted at a fixed price in advance, agreed before you travel.