The Best Hotels for Shopping Sprees in London

[Travel Intelligence]

Shopaholics flock to London like fashionistas to a sample sale, and with good reason. A patchwork metropolis, London has everything from trendy flea-markets in the East to achingly cool designer outlets in Kensington and beyond.

And as every shopaholic knows, finding the perfect hotel can make or break the spree. This is TI’s pick of the best hotels for shopping in London: perfectly located near the capital’s retail meccas, with a style-savvy edge to boot.

For Designer Labels

West London is the place to head for established designer labels, as well as being home to the most famous department store in the world, Harrods.

Those looking for a purse-friendly option should try the contemporary four-star K West Hotel, just a stroll away from Westfield Shopping Centre.
Rates from GBP 105 per night

The Jumeirah Lowndes is a large luxury hotel in the middle of Knightsbridge, perfect for those who like their labels high-end and their hotels super-sumptuous.
Rates from GBP 227 per night

For Market Mavens

London has myriad markets and a rich heritage of excellent produce and vintage gems with which to stock them. Head west for antique hunting in polished Notting Hill, or east to rummage through retro clothing on up-and-coming Brick Lane.

The Andaz is a great base to explore Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane and all that trendy East London has to offer; for Shoreditch newbies it also has the advantage of being right next door to Liverpool Street Station, so doesn’t feel in too edgy a locale.
Rates from GBP 150 per night

Alternatively, treat yourself to a few nights at the Portobello (pictured) in Notting Hill. Located within strolling distance of the beloved market, rooms are decadent and baths come filled with champagne on request.
Rates from GBP 255 per night

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