The Londoner
Season events from The Londoner
Race days and summer events near The Londoner. For the Chelsea Flower Show (18–22 May 2027), the drive is 2.5 miles. For Wimbledon (28 June – 11 July 2027), the drive is 7.6 miles. The Derby at Epsom is around 50 minutes away (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 25.1 miles. Outside the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse (43 min) and Kempton Park Racecourse (45 min). The hotel has six restaurants and bars and a wellness retreat. You will find The Londoner on 38 Leicester Square, postcode WC2H 7DX.
How the day runs
For the Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea, the route follows the A4 and A3214. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. The chauffeur stays nearby all day and comes back when you message. Back to the hotel in around 13 minutes once clear of event traffic. Ravensley is independent of every event listed; tickets are bought from the organisers.
- The Londoner to Royal Hospital Chelsea13 min, 2.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to The Londoner13 min, 2.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel has six restaurants and bars and a wellness retreat.
Source: thelondoner.comThe Londoner rises 16 storeys on Leicester Square and has 350 bedrooms and suites.
Source: thelondoner.comIt has three guest-only parlour rooms at The Residence, two screening rooms and seven meeting spaces.
Source: thelondoner.comA ballroom holds up to 850 guests.
Source: thelondoner.comThe Londoner is on 38 Leicester Square, WC2H 7DX.
Source: thelondoner.comThe nearest railway station by road is Charing Cross, roughly 4 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 34 minutes and 9.3 miles away.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
The Londoner to the Chelsea Flower Show: how long by car?
Around 13 minutes (2.5 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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- Chauffeur at The Londoner
- The Chelsea Flower Show by chauffeur
- Wimbledon by chauffeur
- The Derby at Epsom by chauffeur
- Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn by chauffeur
- Chauffeur to Royal Windsor Racecourse
- Chauffeur to Kempton Park Racecourse
- Day hire from The Londoner
- Airport transfers for The Londoner
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