ME London
Season events from ME London
Race days and summer events near ME London. For the Chelsea Flower Show (18–22 May 2027), the drive is 3.0 miles. Wimbledon sits 30 min from the hotel; it runs 28 June – 11 July 2027. The Derby at Epsom sits 51 min from the hotel; it runs 4–5 June 2027. For Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn (usually Season April to mid-September; Cartier Queen's Cup runs late May to mid-June with the final on a Sunday (19 May-14 June in 2026)), the drive is 25.6 miles. The Radio Rooftop Bar sits at the very top of the hotel, and one of the suites has its own direct access onto the rooftop bar. You will find ME London on 336-337 The Strand, postcode WC2R 1HH.
How the day runs
For Wimbledon at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, the route follows the A302 and A3216. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. When the last race or session ends, the car is ready. The drive back to ME London is around 28 minutes, plus the time it takes car parks to empty. Outside the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse (45 min) and Kempton Park Racecourse (47 min). Tickets and enclosures are booked with each organiser; Ravensley has no connection with any event.
- ME London to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club30 min, 8 miles, in clear traffic
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to ME London28 min, 8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The Radio Rooftop Bar sits at the very top of the hotel, and one of the suites has its own direct access onto the rooftop bar.
Source: melia.comME London stands at 336-337 The Strand in Covent Garden, and its rooms range from king-size doubles to multi-bedroom suites with views across the city.
Source: melia.comThe Pyramid, a triangular room with marble walls that keeps its original shape, was designed by Norman Foster and hosts immersive events in fashion, art, cinema and food.
Source: melia.comThe top suite has three separate bedrooms, three bathrooms, two lounges and an extra flexible room, all with panoramic views across the London skyline.
Source: melia.comMany rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in plenty of light, with king-size beds and, in the larger bathrooms, Balinese-style showers.
Source: melia.comThe nearest railway station by road is London Waterloo East, roughly 3 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 31 minutes and 8.6 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
Drive time to Wimbledon?
Around 30 minutes (8.0 miles) on clear roads; allow extra time for event traffic.
What are the 2027 dates for the Derby at Epsom?
4–5 June 2027.
When does Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn take place?
Usually Season April to mid-September; Cartier Queen's Cup runs late May to mid-June with the final on a Sunday (19 May-14 June in 2026); the 2027 dates are not yet published.
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