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Party Earth Review It took thirteen million man-hours to build Westfield London Shopping Centre, and it would take all but the most dedicated credit card-wielding Olympiad at least a few days to capitalize on all this twenty-first century... ... read full review
Ariel Way
London W12 7GF
Central Line, London Overground: Shepherd’s Bush Central; Hammersmith & City Line: Shepherd’s Bush Market, Wood Lane
020 3371 2300
Mall: M–Sa 10am–10pm, Su noon–6pm
Terrace Restaurants: M–Sa 9am–midnight, Su 11am–11pm
Kensington / Chelsea, London –
It took thirteen million man-hours to build Westfield London Shopping Centre, and it would take all but the most dedicated credit card-wielding Olympiad at least a few days to capitalize on all this twenty-first century mall has to offer.
Shiny marble, glittering glass, and an atrium the size of a soccer field make the enormous space feel like a light and airy village, while interactive touch-screen maps make it easy for shoppers to navigate the 1.6 million square feet of capitalists’ paradise.
Located throughout are lounge areas with comfy couches and leather armchairs, most of which are usually taken over by exhausted husbands before their wives even break a sweat.
More than three hundred luxury and premium retailers fill the space, from Debenhams and Next to M&S and Waitrose, though most of the elegant regulars head straight for The Village luxury boutique area, drawn by the Siren calls of De Beers, Dior, and Versace.
Weighed down by bags, city socialites and elegant couples head to one of more than sixty restaurants for a bite – or maybe the champagne bar for a flute or two – while window-shopping college kids lay waste to the chocolate bar before hitting the Apple Store.
There’s even the upscale Waitrose supermarket at the Westfield London Shopping Centre, topping off an all-in-one retreat where guests can buy diamonds for tonight’s dinner party, fashions for the new season, and produce for the whole week.
City socialites, fashionistas, businessmen, young professionals, upscale tourists, college students, classy couples, well-to-do families. All ages.
Westfield stages live music in its outdoor courtyard during the summer.
Seventeen-screen Vue Cinema onsite.
Spa and health club are also available, as is a local library with an exhaustive supply of books.
Sixty-five restaurants from Italian to Thai to traditional English.
More than 300 luxury and premium shops, including All Saints, Apple Store, Bershka, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Dwell, French Connection, HMV, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer, Oakley, Burberry, De Beers, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Mulberry, Tiffany & Co, and Versace.
Westfield offers a live car park update on their website that allows visitors to see how many spaces are currently available in the lot.
Concierge service available, including a personal stylist, valet parking, and hands-free shopping. Free Wi-Fi.
Shopping prices obviously vary widely, from free browsing to my-Amex-just-caught-on-fire-that’s-odd. Parking £5/weekdays and £8/weekends.
Anything goes, though upscale is the norm.
Weekdays for less of a crowd or weekends to witness a marathon of stylish spending.
Neighboring Uxbridge Road has several bars and clubs perfect for hitting up after a day of shopping. WestEleven (179–199 Holland Park Avenue) is a chic restaurant inside the Hilton London Kensington hotel, with a gourmet British-inspired menu and an indoor English country garden.
Westfield London Shopping Centre User Reviews