Without a doubt, Knightsbridge is one of the most popular and famous regions of London. Its mix of upmarket retail and well-known institutions such as Coutts, the bankers to the Queen, make it a renowned hotspot for the capital’s great and good. Knightsbridge apartments are largely of a high quality and assured luxury, many of which are serviced apartments and along with the excellent locale, it is no surprise that they are highly desirable. Knightsbridge is situated directly to the south of Hyde Park, in the district dominated by Sloane Street and Brompton Road and is easily accessed by Knightsbridge Underground station, on the Piccadilly Line.
Unsurprisingly, one of the main attractions of the Knightsbridge area is the most famous of British department stores, Harrods. Located on Brompton Road and offering over a million square feet of selling space, it is the UK’s biggest shop and therefore a massive draw for visitors and locals alike. It is directly accessible via a pedestrian tunnel from Knightsbridge Tube station and has 330 different departments for patrons to peruse. The Harrods motto is Omnia Omnibus Ubique, which means ‘All Things For All People, Everywhere’ – this should give a fairly accurate indication of the sheer range of products available on the shelves.
Similarly famous is Harvey Nichols, another department store with a strong rivalry to Harrods. Originally opened as a linen shop, its main focus nowadays is on fashion though it also has an extensive food department. It is situated on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street and is a key feature of the whole district, drawing huge numbers of shoppers every year. Harvey Nichols now has shops across the world, from Hong Kong to Saudi Arabia, but this London store is the flagship for the whole company and offers a unique and immersive retail experience.
Another core part of the Knightsbridge area is Sloane Street, which is unofficially split into two – the north end being dubbed ‘upper’ and the south, ‘lower’. Upper Sloane Street offers residences in the form of many modern serviced apartments, often with a round-the-clock porter provision, while the lower part is still lined with many traditional red-brick houses. All along this major road, there are plenty of upmarket retailers, many of them designer, including Dior, Louis Vuitton and Versace; and the famous footwear designer, Jimmy Choo, is based here. Truly, Sloane Street is an epitome of the exclusive atmosphere of the Knightsbridge region.
Other major roads in the Knightsbridge area include Beauchamp Place and Walton Street. Both are situated between Brompton Road and Sloane Street and feature plenty of residential buildings in the form of serviced apartments. They also have a wide range of shops to choose from – on Beauchamp Place, there is a multitude of high-end fashion vendors including Hamilton & Inches and Pellini Uomo and niche stores like The Map Shop; similarly on Walton Street, businesses include William Hawke & Sons, providing jewellery and silverware and Orientalist for Europe’s biggest selection of hand-made cushions, rugs and other furnishings.
Aside from the countless shopping opportunities, there are also numerous places to eat and drink in the area, meaning that any Knightsbridge apartments are well-served for dining and drinking. There are several eateries offering all manner of different cuisines, from French to Lebanese and from Italian to Japanese – some are brands seen across the nation, others are wholly independent and individual. When it comes to drinks, there are plenty of options; whether you are looking for a traditional pub, a stylish caf or a trendy cocktail bar, there will be somewhere to suit your tastes.
Knightsbridge also has plenty to offer in the way of accommodation, whether the stay is short-term or a more permanent move to the area. In terms of temporary accommodation, the district is exceptionally well-served by hotels. These range from the Cadogan Hotel, located on Sloane Street, which is still run by the same aristocratic family who established it in 1887, to the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel which is a great representation of the new and growing Arab influence in Knightsbridge. If a permanent move is being sought, there are also plenty of options. Serviced apartments are very common in this area and, in fact, the world’s most expensive apartment, at One Hyde Park, recently sold for around 100 million on Knightsbridge itself.
Overall, Knightsbridge apartments have plenty to offer; first and foremost, the local area offers a huge range of upmarket shopping opportunities, unparalleled by anywhere else in London, but it also is exceptionally well-served by facilities for eating, drinking and accommodation. With this in mind it is really no wonder that, in Knightsbridge apartments are among some of the most desirable in the UK.
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