Shop fashion capitals in style with Preferred Hotel Group
What better way to brighten up the winter months than to explore some of the world’s glittering fashion capitals from London to Paris, New York or Rome? The festive holidays are an ideal time to indulge yourself and loved ones with a luxury break. With Preferred Hotel Group you can choose from a number of great hotels and packages to ensure you shop in style.Whether it’s a short break at The Mandeville in London, with Mayfair and Bond Street at your feet, a glamorous getaway to the heart of Paris’s haute couture at the Castille Paris, or learning about the “ABC’s of Luxury Shopping” at The Sherry-Netherland in New York, there’s a destination and package designed to meet your every need.
Find your inspiration from Preferred Hotel Group:
The Sherry-Netherland, New York – Preferred Boutique
Located on Fifth Avenue, with views overlooking Central Park, The Sherry-Netherland is situated in a shopper’s haven. This luxurious 50 guestroom property is just steps away from famous boutiques including Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany, and Gucci. To further entice savvy shoppers the hotel offers the “ABC’s of Luxury Shopping” package, which includes three £25 gift certificates to use at the Apple Store, Barneys New York and Coach to help start your shopping experience. At the end of a long day, relax in style over a refreshing aperitif at Cipriani’s – one of the city’s classic see-and-be-seen restaurants. Prices start from £388 for the first night, for a courtyard room and £314 for each additional night.
Night, New York – Preferred Boutique
Enter another dimension at Night. This stylish, cutting-edge hotel located by Times Square is close to all the action. Night offers guests the perfect location to shop in the heart of the Big Apple with a Personal Shopper Service available on request to help with all your buying needs. Dramatic and sexy, Night is a 72-guestroom property with a sleek black-and-white interior and fabulous lounge, providing a chic retreat after a long day’s shopping. Prices start from £400 for two, for a superior room for one night.
The Mandeville, London – Summit Hotels & Resorts
The Mandeville Hotel has the perfect “Style in the City” package, rewarding guests with a £100-worth of vouchers to spend in nearby Selfridges, a copy of Unseen Vogue as well as pink champagne afternoon tea. Guests also receive a gift certificate to spend a day with a personal shopper to ensure your new purchases are on-trend. An overnight stay for two starts from £320, which includes a late check-out (4.00pm) and priority reservation in the Mandeville’s restaurant, deVille.
Men can also have their cake and eat it too with The Mandeville’s “Man About Town” package. On arrival you will be greeted with beer and canapés followed by a complimentary consultation for a bespoke suit at tailors Sartoriani, near Savile Row – plus a 15% discount on any purchase. In the evening guests can enjoy Men’s Afternoon Tea in deVille whilst the concierge team plan your night out, starting with Martinis in the deVigne Bar. Recover in the morning with a full English breakfast delivered to your room. The Mandeville’s “Man About Town” package starts from £350.
Egerton House Hotel & “41”, London – Preferred Boutique
Egerton House Hotel’s “Shop ‘til you Drop” package kicks off the day with a full English breakfast followed by an introduction to your own personal shopper at Harrods along with a £50 voucher to spend in store or at Harvey Nichols. At the end of the day porters will bring your bags to your hotel room while you enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. (The “Shop ‘til you Drop” package is also offered at “41” located near Buckingham Palace). Prices start from £332 for a classic room for one night.
Egerton House Hotel also offers the exclusive personal shopping experience with the “Kate Starkey Couture” package. Kate and her team will visit you at the hotel to design your very own unique shirt and suit, with a range of silks, wools and cashmeres to choose from. This great package greets you with champagne upon arrival, a full English breakfast and a two-hour consultation, topped off with two complimentary tickets to the latest exhibition at the V&A Museum. Prices start from £1,694 for a two-night stay in a King Room or Suite.
St James’ Hotel & Club, London – Preferred Boutique
Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the newly refurbished St James’ Hotel & Club is the perfect location for some retail therapy thanks to its “Bespoke Shopping Package”. Guests are welcomed with champagne upon arrival before departing to explore the endless London retail experience including the world renowned Fortnum & Mason store and the specialist chocolate shops along St James Street. After a long day of shopping you will enjoy an exquisite six-course dinner along with selected wines. Prices start from £300 per person for an overnight stay in a Superior or Deluxe Double Room.
Castille Paris, Paris - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The Castille Paris is located on Rue Cambon, the street made famous by Coco Chanel who built her first workshops there in 1910. Beautifully refurbished, the elegant Castille Paris is located in the heart of the exclusive 1e Arrondissement, surrounded by some of the most celebrated names in the fashion world. Conveniently situated a short distance from the Louvre, the Opera Garnier and the majestic Place Vendome, guests can easily combine a sumptuous shopping trip to the designer boutiques on the famous Rue du Faubourg and Rue Saint Honoré with a tour of many of the city’s iconic landmarks. Prices start from £280 for a one-night stay in a Superior Room.
Montalembert, Paris – Preferred Hotels & Resorts
This intimate luxury boutique hotel is nestled amongst some of the best shops in Paris, in the Saint Germain neighbourhood of the 7e Arrondissement. Within easy walking distance to famous galleries, antique dealers and designers such as Paul Smith, Kenzo and Myrene de Premonville, guests can enjoy the acclaimed Left Bank shopping sites of Paris. At the end of the day, take the weight off your shoulders and have your shopping bags picked up and taken back to the hotel. Prices start from £260 for a one-night stay in a Standard Room.
Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome – Summit Hotels & Resorts
Rich in historical sites and architecture, Rome is also renowned as being one of the greatest fashion capitals of the world, where trends are set and shops offering the latest designer must-haves are never too far away. The Hotel Splendide Royal, a luxurious five-star boutique hotel situated between the Via Veneto and Spanish Steps, lies directly above the historic centre of Rome with magnificent views of the Villa Borghese Gardens.
Feel like royalty when staying at the Splendide Royal, which was restored from a 19th Century palace, and is in close proximity to exclusive boutiques from Armani, Bulgari, Cartier, Ferragamo and Gucci - a fashionista’s paradise. The hotel offers a personal shopper and car service to assist with all your shopping bags on request, as well as private guided tours that enable guests to really experience La Dolce Vita. Prices start from £260 for a one night stay for two, in a Superior Room.
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