Originally Posted by
skywardhunter
At almost all airports the drivers wait with name signs as you exit, I'm not sure about LHR, something tells me it might be a bit different and there might be a lounge to wait or something, either way I don't think what you suggest would he feasible or fair to the driver who'd have to wait. Rather book the CD to the city and slip your driver a 20 to swing by the Sofitel for 5 mins as you drop the bags. If he says no can do, tell him ok sorry for the trouble but then you won't be able to continue to the city. He probably won't take you to the Sofitel then however as inter terminal trips aren't permitted (not sure if being the hotel changes that). Most likely won't be an issue though
Thats’s exactly what I would do in your situation. For information: at LHR there is a special lounge where you report for your CD drive (it’s easily found, plus there is a chap with a sign at the exit from customs to direct you). You report to the desk in the lounge and your presence is noted. You can sit down and get a drink (there is a coffee machine plus a fridge with soft drinks). Soon someone will call your name and escort you just outside where your car and driver will be waiting. I found it extremely civilised, the best CD experience out of admittedly not that many different locations I have used.