The Franklin London
Day hire from The Franklin London
A car and chauffeur for the day, starting and ending at The Franklin London. Chiswick House is the closest of the country houses, 4.6 miles and about 19 minutes by car. Also in reach: Kew Palace, 21 min; Syon House, 27 min; Osterley Park, 27 min. The hotel is at 24 Egerton Gardens in Knightsbridge, close to Harrods and the V&A. The nearest rail station by road is West Brompton, 1.5 miles away.
How the day runs
A late start is fine; the chauffeur is booked for the whole day either way. A luxury people-carrier suits a family or a group with bags. A typical day pairs Chiswick House with Kew Palace, with the car waiting at each stop. Positioning from Oxford (about an hour and 11 minutes) is part of the booking, so the car is ready when you are.
- The Franklin London to Chiswick House19 min, 4.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel is at 24 Egerton Gardens in Knightsbridge, close to Harrods and the V&A.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comIt occupies an elegant Victorian building with interiors by Anouska Hempel, blending a private-home feel with boutique-hotel service.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comThere are 35 rooms and suites, some overlooking the parkland of Egerton Gardens.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comMeetings and events are hosted, and there is a 1920s-style cocktail bar.
Source: collezione.starhotels.comBy road, the closest station is West Brompton, about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is the nearest of the main airports by road, about 27 minutes' drive (15.3 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Chiswick House from The Franklin London?
About 19 minutes, 4.6 miles by road in clear traffic.
Is the day a fixed route?
No. You set the plan; the chauffeur suggests timings and keeps to them.
Where is Chiswick House?
In Greater London, about 19 minutes from The Franklin London.
How many hours is a day?
A day booking covers the hours you need, morning to evening; tell us the start and end.
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Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.