Mayfair is home to a unique shopping experience that you won’t find anywhere else in London. With delightfully British streets offering designer goods and finery’s that one might only dream of owning, there is something truly special about seeing such luxury all in one place.
Bond Street is renowned as the go-to street for London’s opulence. Where Jewellery stores offer exclusive designs and rare stones, and the fashion is only the best. This special street is regularly frequented by the rich and famous and home to huge fashion names like Chanel, Gucci and Hermès. In fact, Bond Street is known to have the highest concentration of haute couture stores in Europe!
A short walk from Bond Street, is another must-shop destination – Mount Street. A slightly lesser-known gem but no less dripping in luxury fashion and art. Hosting more big brand boutiques like Christian Louboutin and Jenny Packham, it showcases a perfect combination of modern shop fronts and Victorian architecture. Just don’t forget to let your mouth water over the beautiful pastries on offer in Pastricceria Marchesi. Indulge in a little slice of Milan and taste its skilfully made specialities using only the highest quality ingredients. You’re sure to find a treat on one of the original shopping streets in London!
No Mayfair trip would be complete without a visit to Burlington Arcade. The Uk’s oldest and longest shopping arcade. Yet again, a lovely opportunity to combine some history and architecture with a splash of retail therapy. You can even book a tour with one of the ‘Beadles’ who, donned in their Victorian inspired uniforms, uphold the peace within the arcade. So no running allowed! The Beadles are known as one of the smallest private guards in the UK – You can’t help but be surrounded in British culture.
For the next few months, a London shopping experience will be even more magical. The nights will be illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights. Bond Street’s decorations will be a little different this year and have been designed to celebrate the British Monarch. With inspiration taken from the Jubilee and the iconic crown jewels. So, you can be sure to expect crowns, necklaces, and tiaras aplenty. Creating all the glitz and glamour will be over 90 000 twinkling LEDS!
Once you’ve shopped, you’ll need somewhere to drop! Come and take a load off your feet and admire all your new purchases at The Washington Mayfair Hotel. Our cosy hotel rooms are situated in Mayfair only a short distance away from Bond Street and Burlington Arcade, so it makes the perfect destination to stay. Visit our website to book your stay and receive some special rewards if you book directly, as a little thank you from us. We hope you enjoy visiting this luxury area of London, our only advice… don’t spend too much!