Opened in 2023 as the Peninsula group's first European hotel, The Peninsula London was built from the ground up on one of the city's most significant sites — overlooking Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch at the gateway to Belgravia. Its 190 light-filled rooms and suites are by Peter Marino; its restaurants and bars include Brooklands by Michelin-starred Claude Bosi, Canton Blue and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal; and below ground lies a serene 25-metre pool, the Peninsula Spa and a cigar lounge, with a private porte-cochère for arrivals. It's a destination in its own right — and this guide covers exactly how to reach it.
01 / LOCATIONWhere exactly is The Peninsula London?
The Peninsula London is at 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HJ, in the City of Westminster, at the gateway to Belgravia — overlooking Hyde Park Corner, the Wellington Arch, Green Park and the gardens of Buckingham Palace, at the meeting point of Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. The hotel has its own private porte-cochère for arrivals. It sits within the Congestion Charge zone and the ULEZ, with no public car park — so a clean drop-off under the porte-cochère is the natural way to arrive.
02 / THE SETTINGA newly built grand hotel
The Peninsula's appeal is its rare combination of brand-new and timeless: a purpose-built hotel designed to harmonise with Belgravia's heritage, with 190 generous rooms and suites by Peter Marino, many overlooking Hyde Park and the royal parks. Its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, a luxury retail arcade and, beneath the building, a double-height subterranean pool whose light panels shift through the day. Add the Peninsula Spa and the brand's celebrated service, and it's a hotel built for the grandest occasions. The point for arrival is simple: it's a stage for memorable stays, so the journey to its door deserves the same composure.
03 / STATIONSNearest stations and getting around
The hotel sits right by one of central London's key interchanges:
- Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) is about a two to four-minute walk — and the Piccadilly line runs direct to Heathrow.
- Green Park (Piccadilly, Jubilee and Victoria lines) is a short walk, opening up cross-London links.
- Victoria (Victoria, Circle and District lines, plus national rail and the Gatwick Express) is around ten minutes away.
For getting around day to day, the connections are superb. The familiar catch applies on arrival: easy travelling light, far harder with luggage and a Tube change or two after a long flight.
04 / AIRPORTSAirport transfer times to The Peninsula London
The Peninsula is reachable from every London airport, but the journeys — and how relaxed they are with luggage — vary. The board below gives realistic door-to-door driving times for a pre-booked private hire car. Treat them as a planning guide; central London traffic has its own ideas.
From Heathrow
Heathrow is the gateway for most international guests, and the Piccadilly line runs direct from the airport to Hyde Park Corner, a few steps from the hotel — convenient, but a long ride with luggage. A direct Heathrow airport transfer by car removes that long journey, with the driver meeting you in arrivals and taking you straight to the porte-cochère — welcome after a long flight.
From the other airports
London City lies to the east; Gatwick connects by the Gatwick Express to nearby Victoria, while Luton and Stansted sit further out. From each, the rail route ends in a Tube ride and a walk with bags; for anyone with luggage, one car and one fixed price is the gentler option.
A hotel built for grand occasions — the arrival should feel just as effortless.
05 / THE EASY WAYArriving in style — train, Tube or private hire?
There is no single right answer. Travelling light from elsewhere in town? The Tube to Hyde Park Corner and a short walk works well. A pre-booked private hire transfer tends to win when arrival matters most:
- You are arriving with luggage after a flight and want to step out under the porte-cochère, not navigate Hyde Park Corner on foot.
- You are travelling as a family or group who would value a saloon, executive car or MPV.
- You want a fixed fare known before you travel — no surge, no meter ticking in central traffic.
- Your flight time is uncertain — a tracked driver simply adjusts and waits.
Why this helps at The Peninsula: Hyde Park Corner is one of London's busiest junctions, and the hotel's arrivals are handled through a private porte-cochère. A local driver knows exactly how to approach it and brings you to it rather than circling the gyratory — no fuss, no meter running, because there is no meter.
06 / NEARBYWhat's around The Peninsula London
Some of London's grandest sights are right on the doorstep:
- Hyde Park & the Wellington Arch — the royal park and the arch directly across the corner.
- Buckingham Palace & Green Park — the palace and its parkland a short walk east.
- Knightsbridge & Harrods — the famous store and its boutiques a few minutes west.
- Belgravia & Mayfair — the garden squares, restaurants and galleries of two of London's smartest districts close by.
07 / FAQFrequently asked questions
Where is The Peninsula London?
At 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HJ, at the gateway to Belgravia overlooking Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch. The nearest Tube is Hyde Park Corner, about a two to four-minute walk.
What's the nearest station to The Peninsula London?
Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) is about a two to four-minute walk, with Green Park and Victoria also nearby. The Piccadilly line runs direct from Heathrow to Hyde Park Corner.
How do I get from Heathrow to The Peninsula London?
Heathrow is around 14 miles away, roughly 40 to 75 minutes by car. The Piccadilly line runs direct to Hyde Park Corner, though it's a long ride with luggage; a pre-booked car runs door to door with the fare fixed in advance.
Is there parking or drop-off at The Peninsula London?
The hotel has a private porte-cochère for arrivals and sits in the Congestion Charge zone. Most guests are set down under the porte-cochère; there's no public car park.
Is a pre-booked car a good idea for arriving?
Yes. With a fixed fare set in advance, flight tracking and a driver who knows the porte-cochère entrance at Hyde Park Corner, a private hire transfer is an easy, composed way to arrive after a flight or across town.
Can I book a fixed-price transfer to The Peninsula London in advance?
Yes. With Rushxo you can book online or by WhatsApp at any hour, with the fare confirmed before you ride, no surge pricing and 24/7 human support.
Time Matters
Arrive at The Peninsula London the easy way
Fixed-fare private hire to and from The Peninsula London, Belgravia. Local drivers, flight tracking, no surge — confirmed before you ride.