Quick Summary
A taxi to Hilton London Metropole (W2 1JU) costs £62 from Heathrow, £64 from London City, £77 from Gatwick, £78 from Luton, £84 from Stansted and £106 from Southend for a saloon car, all-in. London City is the closest airport at 13 miles. A fixed fare with LondonAirport-Taxi.com includes meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7 from all six London airports.
At-a-Glance Answer (Taxi to Hilton London Metropole by Airport)
The cost of a taxi to Hilton London Metropole depends on which London airport you land at. The hotel is at 225 Edgware Road (W2 1JU) in Paddington and Marylebone. The cheapest airport is Heathrow at £62, and Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £62. Every fare below is a fixed saloon price for up to 3 passengers, confirmed before you book.
Taxi to Hilton London Metropole: Fares from All Six London Airports
| From airport | Miles | Typical time | Saloon fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 17 | 35–65 mins | £62 |
| London City (LCY) — closest | 13 | 35–55 mins | £64 |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 40 | 60–90 mins | £77 |
| Luton (LTN) | 34 | 50–80 mins | £78 |
| Stansted (STN) | 46 | 65–95 mins | £84 |
| Southend (SEN) | 44 | 75–100 mins | £106 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices for a saloon (up to 3 passengers and 3 bags) at the time of writing; your exact fare is shown before you pay. Journey times are typical and vary with traffic. For every vehicle and route, see our Heathrow taxi prices and London City taxi prices pages.
Where Is Hilton London Metropole, and Which Airport Is Closest?
Hilton London Metropole is at 225 Edgware Road (W2 1JU), between Paddington and Marylebone, close to Marble Arch and Hyde Park. It is one of London’s biggest hotels, with around 1,100 rooms in a 24-floor tower, and is a major conference venue. Both Edgware Road Underground stations are about 2 minutes’ walk away, and Paddington, served by the Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line, is close by.
- Heathrow: 17 miles, typically 35–65 minutes, £62 for a saloon.
- London City: 13 miles, typically 35–55 minutes, £64 for a saloon.
- Gatwick: 40 miles, typically 60–90 minutes, £77 for a saloon.
- Luton: 34 miles, typically 50–80 minutes, £78 for a saloon.
- Stansted: 46 miles, typically 65–95 minutes, £84 for a saloon.
- Southend: 44 miles, typically 75–100 minutes, £106 for a saloon.
Why Take a Taxi to Hilton London Metropole Instead of the Train?
The Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line reaches Paddington quickly, but you then need the Tube or a taxi for the last stretch to Edgware Road, which is awkward with luggage. A pre-booked taxi avoids all of that:
- Door to door: your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
- Fixed fare: the price is set when you book and does not change with traffic or demand.
- Meet and greet: your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board and tracks your flight.
- One vehicle for everyone: for conference and business groups, one booking replaces several tickets.
- Any hour: 24/7, including early and late flights when trains are not running.
For a full comparison of train, coach and taxi, see our guides to the cheapest way into London from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Vehicle Options and Group Travel to Hilton London Metropole
Using Heathrow as the example, here is what each vehicle costs to Hilton London Metropole. Other airports follow the same pattern above their saloon fare.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | From Heathrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £62 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £68 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £87 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £84 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £97 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £117 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £147 |
The executive MPV takes up to 8 passengers. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together. For a single minibus or a larger group, ask us on WhatsApp or see our minibus hire page. Child seats are free of charge, maximum two per car, and fit in MPVs and larger vehicles. Book them in advance.
What’s Included and Waiting Time
Every fixed fare to Hilton London Metropole includes meet and greet inside the arrivals hall with a name board, real-time flight tracking and the airport’s pick-up charges. You get 60 minutes of free waiting from the time your flight actually lands, at every airport. There is no night surcharge: the price you book is the price you pay.
Hotels Near Hilton London Metropole
Nearby, we also have guides for The Cumberland at Marble Arch, Royal Lancaster on Hyde Park and Hilton Park Lane.
Other Airport Guides
For full pricing and the vehicle fleet, see our Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend airport taxi pages. Leaving from the hotel? Our UK airport drop-off charges compared guide explains the forecourt fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Hilton London Metropole?
£62 for a saloon car carrying up to 3 passengers.
The hotel is about 17 miles from Heathrow, typically 35–65 minutes. An estate is £68, an executive car £87, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £84 and a 7-seat MPV for 6 passengers £97. The fare is fixed and includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting.
Which London airport is closest to Hilton London Metropole?
London City, at about 13 miles.
A saloon from London City costs £64 and typically takes 35–55 minutes. Heathrow, where most international flights land, is £62.
How much is a taxi to Hilton London Metropole from Gatwick, Stansted or Luton?
£77 from Gatwick, £84 from Stansted and £78 from Luton, for a saloon.
Typical journey times are 60–90 minutes from Gatwick, 65–95 from Stansted and 50–80 from Luton. Larger vehicles are available from every airport.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Hilton London Metropole?
£106 for a saloon car.
It is about 44 miles, typically 75–100 minutes. The fare includes meet and greet and 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Where exactly is Hilton London Metropole, and where will the taxi drop me?
At 225 Edgware Road, W2 1JU. Your driver drops you at the hotel entrance.
By train, the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line reach Paddington, close to the hotel, but you still need a short onward trip, and the other airports need a change.
Is a taxi to Hilton London Metropole better than the train?
With luggage, for a group or on an early or late flight, usually yes.
The train can be cheaper for one person travelling light. A fixed-fare taxi takes you door to door with no changes, and one vehicle covers the whole group.
Can I book a taxi from Hilton London Metropole back to the airport?
Yes, return trips to every London airport are booked the same way, at a fixed fare.
Your driver collects you from the hotel entrance at the time you choose. Allow extra time in weekday rush hours.
What if we are a group of 8 or more?
Up to 8 passengers fit in one executive MPV, £147 from Heathrow. Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together.
If you would rather have a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp for a quote.
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Summary: Booking Your Taxi to Hilton London Metropole
A taxi to Hilton London Metropole costs £62 from Heathrow, £64 from London City, £77 from Gatwick, £78 from Luton, £84 from Stansted and £106 from Southend for a saloon, with larger vehicles at every airport. You get a fixed price, meet and greet inside arrivals, flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting and drop-off at the hotel entrance, 24/7. Get your fixed fare to Hilton London Metropole from any London airport.
