London is world-famous for its fantastic shopping opportunities, so it’s no wonder so many people flock here to find the latest and greatest sales once January arrives. From great bargains to discounted high-end fashion, this is your complete guide to finding exactly what you’re looking for…
Harrods
The Harrods January sale is a yearly tradition for Londoners, and shopaholics from all over the country flock here to find the best items at a superb price. As one of London’s major shopping venues all year round, the rush to reach the sales means you’ll confront plenty of eager crowds – but it’s well worth braving the hustle and bustle. This iconic store in Knightsbridge is packed full of stunning luxury goods, and they’ll all be up for grabs.
Selfridges
Another of the city’s most impressive department stores, Selfridges stocks everything from luxury fashion to high-end homewares. The January sales will give you access to six floors of sale items, so if you’re looking for something extra-special, this is a great place to start your shopping spree during your stay at the Montcalm Hotel. Here is our ultimate shopper’s guide to Selfridges.
Fortnum & Mason
It’s not just clothing which goes on sale in January – luxury food emporiums like the historic Fortnum & Mason also join in the fun. As an official stockist to the Queen, you’ll be dining in good company by picking up a few bargains here, and it makes the ideal appetiser prior to enjoying a culinary treat at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms.
Liberty
A stunning department store filled with luxury goods, Liberty is difficult to miss thanks to its impressive black and white building frontage. In the January sales, you’ll enjoy everything from discounted luxury perfume to the latest fashions all with an impressively discounted price tag.
Hamleys
Shopping for younger visitors? Then take a trip to famous toy store Hamleys, and you’ll find an enormous range of toys and games available at a snip of their original price. Hamleys is arguably London’s most famous toy emporium, selling a mixture of traditional and more tech-savvy gifts, so there’s a little something for everyone.
London Designer Outlet
If you’re eager to get something designer, then the London Designer Outlet should certainly be on your list. While it’s worth a visit all year round, the January sales offer an opportunity to snap up further discounted items which would otherwise cost significantly more, making this the ideal designer-loving treat during your visit to the Montcalm Hotel.
Harvey Nichols
A chic department store for fashion fans, Harvey Nichols often offers seasonal reductions on some of the most popular items. Popular with celebrities and fashionistas alike, you’ll never be disappointed while rummaging through the rails during the January sales.
Westfield London
Clothes, homewares, and much more – Westfield Shopping Centre has everything from budget-conscious brands at an increasingly reduced price, to luxury goods. The sales are the perfect time to buy that item you’ve had your eye on, or to discover something new and buy it guilt-free.
