London Hotels: A Shopper’s Paradise

With department stores, independent boutiques, high-street brands and one-off markets mere minutes from each other, there's no doubt that London is the perfect destination for a shopping break. Steeped in history, the city has something on offer for everyone. And whatever your taste or budget, there is an array of London hotels to choose from to rest in before you hit the shops. We've picked shopping meccas no London trip is complete without.

London's busiest and most famous shopping street is Oxford Street, home to Selfridges, Europe's largest fashion store, the Topshop flagship store and much more. Other famous shopping streets Carnaby Street, notorious in the swinging sixties, New Bond Street, full of designer stores and Regents Street are all within walking distance too. There are a great deal of London hotels to choose from in this area, which is the perfect base for your shopping weekend.

Harrods and Brompton Road is a popular shopping destination known for its chic designer stores and upmarket brassieres. Be sure to pay Harrods a visit; the food department is an experience in itself! Stop for a bite to eat at one of their many in-house restaurants, including sushi, pizza or even afternoon tea. Choose from a range of London hotels in this exclusive area, including the Rembrandt Hotel just a stone's throw away.

Go for a stroll on Sunday and pay a visit to Spitalfields Market. Quirky fashions, hand-made crafts and second-hand furniture are all on offer, along with a range of unusual accessories, wall art and children's clothes. Whilst there, be sure to visit Brick Lane, where vintage shops and smaller markets jostle for space. Located in the heart of the east end and Jack the Ripper's old stomping ground, soak up the hip and the history by stopping for some traditional fare at the nearby Sausage and Mash Cafe or enjoying a pint at one of the many hundred year old pubs.

The newest shopping centre on the block, Westfield London is the capital's most stylish and contemporary shopping destinations. While away the hours wandering around the designer boutiques in The Village or give your credit card a break and head for the high-street stores.