By splendourguide | October 29, 2011 at 4:25 pm | No comments
Selfridges, AKA Selfridges & Co, is a chain of high end department stores in the United Kingdom. It was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge. The flagship store in London's Oxford Street is the second largest shop in the UK (after Harrods) and was opened on 15 March...
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By splendourguide | October 29, 2011 at 3:12 pm | No comments
The May Fair is a historic hotel with a modern design, set in the heart of Mayfair, London. It is located on Stratton Street, within close proximity of Piccadilly, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, Green Park and Buckingham Palace.
The 406-room hotel completed a $150 million...
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By splendourguide | October 29, 2011 at 2:39 pm | No comments
Claridge's is a traditional grand hotel. Its extensive and old connections with royalty have led to it being referred to as an "extension to Buckingham Palace". It was founded in 1812 as Mivart's Hotel, located in a conventional London terraced house and grew by expanding into...
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By splendourguide | October 28, 2011 at 4:34 pm | No comments
Eftychia Georgilis’s airy boutique brings an interesting selection of designer labels to Hampstead. Spread over two floors are cool, wearable clothes by hard-to-find designers, such as dresses by Dutch brand Spijkers & Spijkers and Brazilian designer Maria Bonita’s Extra...
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By splendourguide | October 26, 2011 at 3:00 pm | No comments
One of the best-known London party venues, Café De Paris retains an air of exclusivity despite its busy location near Piccadilly Circus. Inside this 700-plus capacity venue it’s all about dazzling glamour and opulence with three separate bars in addition to the mezzanine and...
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By splendourguide | October 26, 2011 at 2:44 pm | No comments
Harvey Nichols was founded in 1813 and is today the UK’s premier fashion retailer, renowned both in the UK and internationally for the breadth and depth of its exclusive fashion merchandise. It offers many of the world’s most prestigious brands in womenswear, menswear,...
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By splendourguide | October 26, 2011 at 2:16 pm | No comments
Hidden away behind an unassuming and discreet door at number 70 New Bond Street, the British Luxury Club is perfectly located near Bond Street, Oxford Circus and Green Park tube stations in the heart of Mayfair.One of London’s best kept secrets, impressive considering the...
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By splendourguide | October 20, 2011 at 9:41 pm | No comments
As an introduction to the Splendour Guide to London Luxury Goods and Services, one is most proud to represent Jolly Old England with the delightful and enchanting Harrods Department Store. Famous world-wide, Harrods is an Aladdin's Cave of unusual Luxury Treasures. One can find...
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