LHR to Sheraton Belgravia: cab it or train it?

[leo]

Heading to LHR on Monday, staying at the Sheraton Belgravia..

Better to cab it, or train to Paddington and cab it from there?

Travelling with a huge 30kg suitcase and a small trolley..

Appreciate any advice!

[KeithMEL]

Cab it all the way. I have taken a cab to/from LHR whenever I've stayed in the Knightsbridge area and have found the cab rather convenient, especially as I'm a chronic overpacker. The HEX gets you into Paddington, at which point you have to either take the tube to Knightsbridge (been there, done that with heavy luggage - NOT recommended) or catch a cab at Paddington to Knightsbridge which results in a negligible price difference compared to cabbing it all the way from LHR especially with the extra hassle involved.

[kchika]

You have a lot to carry with you - so my advice is to pre-book a taxi. I've used Simply Airports, Just Airports and Airport Executive many times before and they have all been excellent. They will all do a transfer for about £35.

[Kyo]

Thanks kchika, wish I had been given that advice previously, that's a more reasonable price for sure!

[phaleesy]

Thanks kchika, wish I had been given that advice previously, that's a more reasonable price for sure!

Sorry I'm not familiar with cab fares! I usually take the train/tube or drive.

[SQflyergirl]

Tube's really not an option I think. The sheraton belgravia is closer to Sloane Square than Knightsbridge.

I think so anyway, cause I might have been to london once or twice.

[leo]

Thanks KeithMEL, kchika, sqfg for the advice...

Just booked simply airports for 35 GBP...

Roughing it out in TG Y tonight (744 with no personal screens!)..

Cheers!

[MAN Flyer]

If you have a big suitacase them taxi is always the best option, despite how ludicrously expensive they are in London. £35 is pretty good though.

Roughing it out in TG Y tonight (744 with no personal screens!)..

Compensated by 34" legroom though.

Sheraton Belgravia is leaving Starwood shortly.

[leo]

Compensated by 34" legroom though.

Yeah the legroom was nice (my first 7 hrs sleep in Y )

Sheraton Belgravia is leaving Starwood shortly.

I know... The staff at the front desk and Fabrizio in the dining room ain't too happy about it... I personally like this hotel very much.. Didn't get a suite this time (World Travel Market).. But a fantastic rate of 105GBP made my choice simple..

<edit>According to the Front Desk Manager, Starwood's management contract is ending end of this year and the hotel will be closed for renovations for a couple of months. There is a possibility of renewing the contract after renovations.

IMO, I hope they do not "modernize" the hotel too much in terms of decor, don't think we need a Westin-type hotel in the area</edit>