Now this is a shopping experience. Retail, food, cafes and pastries, cocktails, lattes, teas... Can…read morewe import Harrods into the U.S. already? During the winter holidays, it's festively decorated inside and out--and it's bussssy. Great place for gift shopping, picking up a luxe lewk, or just kill some time while being a tourist.

Is this a store or a mall? That was the controversy within our family after we visited. We all…read moreagreed that it was a huge space. There are separate stores each by brand or category. They have everything from clothes to appliances to electronics to furniture. You have to pay for each items at the location and in some instances you get a bag with that store's name on it, and in others, you get a Harrods' bag. One the lowest floor are the food options, including a grab and go style cafe, a sit down food court, again with many different restaurant concepts, but all within one space, and a bakery. The entire thing is a site for the eyes and consumerism at its finest. The bathrooms are clean and things were clearly labeled. We all also agreed that this was an experience for sure!

TK Maxx is the British equivalent of TJ Maxx in the United States. Like every other TJ or TK Maxx,…read moreyou have to have time to browse for hidden gems. On the day we went, the store wasn't very organized and the lines were long. However, if you're flying in and leave something, this is the place you go to find anything you may need while in London. I was a bit disappointed, as this seems like a nice area of town and I expected to see more high-end merchandise. This store has the same items as every other similar store in the US and the ones I've visited in other countries. The canned drinks near the registers are cheaper than restaurants and corner stores, so we got a few for our walk back to the hotel.

Great selection and prices. The only uncomfortable part was having to leave earlier because they…read moredid nit have a public bathroom at the store

No trip to England is not worthy of a visit to at least one Marks & Spencer…read more If you are an American and unfamiliar with M&S, just think of it as the Trader Joe's of America when it comes to food M&S Foods sells all M&S brands. The biscuits (especially the shortbread) are not to be missed and you should save room in your suitcases. M&S (regular) it is like a department store. Great quality clothing for great prices. If you are traveling to England during your birthday month, make sure to sign up for the Marks & Spencer loyalty card and you will get a sweet treat or grapes free for your birthday. These are located all over the country and all over London. If you go during any holidays, it's even better.

I love the fact that this store has cashew butter in a glass jar. Amazing flavor & they get 5 out…read moreof 5 in my book just for that! I have to scour the planet for this stuff! They need to have better selection of protein bars. Decent price & helpful staff.

Primark is definitely it's own vibe and for those on the west coast of the US (where we don't have…read morePrimark) it's a bit like a Ross+Target+Daiso. Prior to your visit I'd keep your expectations low on the quality as most everything is plastic and inexpensive fast fashion items, but for a quick stop while you're in town, it's not too bad and they have fitting rooms so you can try things on. We did not love the UK law where although Primark opens at 11:30am on Sundays, you can't purchase anything until 12pm, so if you visit on a Sunday from out of town, it's just something to be aware of. All in all, the honey liked his £7 swimsuit and we were able to use self-checkout, so overall we'd definitely come back.

Product value is average But mainly winter item…read moreNeed to improve customer service Price should be down.

My mom and I popped in here to see what items they had. They had decent stuff but the blonde woman…read morebehind the counter was beyond unfriendly. Everytime I looked up she was glaring at me and making it obvious there was some form of issue. She hovered around me looking at the racks and every-time I walked away from a rack she hurriedly went through and checked every Single item. It was like she thought I was stealing although I had not done anything to indicate such. Recommend literally any other charity shop, I can assure I've never had an experience like this before

You can tell by the pair of Jimmy Choo's in the window, that this charity shop has a little extra…read moreflair. Although the name is a little hard to read from the outside, because it's not up yet. You can find the shop by address or the letters that read "Ollamar Travel" in spray paint. There was a nice selection of coats and a few lovely dresses when I visited. I also found cute table top accessories, candle holders and pull out organizers that look like dresser draws. You can also donate your old clothing in-store.

My phone was stolen in the store which I understand that is not the store's responsibility. The…read moreissue is that the employees, particularly the person in charge of security at the door, as oppose to help me ended up shouting at me that they don't have any responsibility to help me or to at least lend me a phone to call the phone or the police.

Disgraceful disgusting company. Ordered a dress online. Couldn't fit it over my head and return…read moreit ASAP! They sent it back to me and said it was not in good return condition? What!? I didn't even wear it. I called customer service to complain. They were suppose to call me back for a 2nd review. By this time they sent it back to me. I called 2 weeks after and they decided without even seeing the product new with tags, they declined a refund? WTF!!!! Called again to speak to a supervisor and again no call 2 weeks later nothing! They obviously do not care about their customers. Disgusted and disappointed!! I will never ever buy anything from this company again and post this experience everywhere I can.

This place was so tasty and super cute inside. They have a variety of coffees and cocktails, I went…read morefor the flat white. For breakfast I had the jalapeño cornbread. It came with chorizo and an egg. It was slightly spicy and super tasty. My sister had the full breakfast and enjoyed that, not quite as heavy as the typical full English. It was a very good stop, I'd recommend it!

Great local spot. Incredible hidden patio Kid friendly…read more Great service Beer and wine were ice cold.

We stopped by Selfridges to pick up a swim suit for the honey, but also ended up dropping into…read moretheir food hall. For the food hall I loved that they had a great selection of so many different types of food and drink. I was able to pick up some sushi and drinks, while the honey got some ramen to-go. I also loved that you could pay at the specific stall you got the food from and did not have to get in line for every single item. In relation to Selfridges' clothing section upstairs, the signage for the sections was poor and we ended up having to ask where the swim area was. Everything was £80 and up so we later ended up going to Primark since it was a little too rich for our blood (DH constantly loses his swim trucks when we travel). All in all, I was glad they were close to our hotel and the food hall definitely gives the nearby Mercado (which was our goto last year) a run for it's money.

Tips: - The foodhall is worth the visit. Enter from Oxford…read moreStreet. - Candy is on the lower ground level. - If you come here around Christmas, the Christmas section is lovely. I was in London in December 2013. I visited a bunch of department stores. Part of me was curious about how they are set up versus how the flagship department stores in Canada were set up. I visited the flagship Selfridges store on Oxford Street. Rest in peace to the flagship Eaton's store in Winnipeg that I frequented often when I worked across from it. I also miss the flagship Hudson's Bay stores in Toronto and Winnipeg. I will toss in the flagship Simpsons store that preceded the Hudson's Bay. I stayed in South Kensington. There was a bus stop steps away from the hotel and around the corner from Gloucester Road station. I took the 74 Putney bus that got me to this store. I could have also taken the underground to Piccadilly Circus, but the walk would have been a bit longer. I wasn't sure how much damage I'd do here! I entered the store from Oxford Street, which gets you on the ground level. I remember seeing sushi on a convenor belt to my left. It was cool. It was Yo! I'm glad that this eatery is still around. You can dine here or do takeout. I entered the foodhall. I was so happy. I saw cupcakes, oysters, caviar, and more. Everything looked fancy and yummy. The ground floor had a beauty section and a pharmacy. This store is large. It's the second-largest department store in London, behind Harrods. I spent most of my time on the lower ground level. It's where the candy, wine, and cookshop sections are. I love candy and confections. I saw everything from macarons and chocolate malt balls, to fancy bourbon and wine. I bought some chocolate bars. They were perfect to hand out to colleagues. They were also Christmas-themed. I got milk and dark chocolate varieties. They were delicious. This floor also had a cinema. I didn't check it out. I was too busy visiting the technology and stationery sections. I was so happy on this floor. I spent the most time here. I did check out the women's clothing, which occupies levels 2 and 3. There was a lot of designer clothing. It didn't suit my casual, cheaper style. I loved coming here just before Christmas. It was festive and fun. The Christmas section was enjoyable to peruse. I have fond memories coming here. I hope to return someday. This store is over a century old and I'm pleased that it continues to endure. (49)

The sale gods shined upon me at this Uniqlo location yesterday. I snagged a bright blue, long…read moresleeved, cozy crew neck T-shirt for £2.99 and a sunny yellowy-orange striped cardigan for £6.99. And I paid for them whilst using my chip and PIN card for the very first time! Things are looking up in London, loves.

One of the latest branches to open in London of this Japanese chain, which focuses on high-quality,…read morefashionable, casual basics. (This store replaces the former shop in Barker's Arcade). I especially like their dark denim men's jeans, which are excellent value for less than £30, and their men's cashmere jumpers - again a snip, starting at under £40. The shop was listed among the 'best of trends' by The Observer magazine for 2007. Their web-site reflects the brand's clean lines.

good news for people of kensington and chelsea. many of the antique dealers of the old antiquarius…read morehave now moved to the antiques centre at 58 kensington church street. so you can still find quality antiques locally.