Retail Therapy in Chelsea
Start at the front door
Chelsea shopping divides into four streets, and all of them begin within five minutes of 26 Cadogan Gardens. The order below is the one we would walk, ending with something to eat.
Our Guide
Sloane Street, for the flagships
Four minutes from the hotel, Sloane Street runs north towards Knightsbridge with the recognised names on both sides. Recently rebuilt with wider pavements and new planting, it is a more pleasant walk than it was. Go on a weekday morning if you would rather browse than queue, and ask the concierge to call ahead if you want a private appointment.
Pavilion Road, for food
Directly behind the hotel and the reason many guests never get further. A butcher, a baker, a fishmonger, a cheesemonger, a florist and a wine shop, all in converted mews stables.
Duke of York Square, for independents
Five minutes away, with the Saatchi Gallery at the back and a Saturday fine food market along the edge. Smaller labels, good bookshops and pavement tables when the sun is out.
The King's Road, for the long walk
Three minutes from the door and two miles long. The Sloane Square end has the bigger names, and it gets more interesting the further west you go, towards the antique markets and the Bluebird building.
Where to stop
Come back for afternoon tea in The Garden Room, served from 1pm to 6pm, or for a glass of Laurent-Perrier when the bags get heavy.
Chelsea is one of the few parts of London where the food shops are as good as the fashion.
Stay in Chelsea
Everything in this guide is within walking distance or a short ride from The Chelsea Townhouse. Thirty six rooms and suites, a private garden square, and a team who will book the rest for you.
Your questions, answered
Where is the best shopping in Chelsea?
Sloane Street for flagship stores, the King's Road for high street and independents, Duke of York Square for smaller labels, and Pavilion Road for food shops.
Which hotel is closest to Sloane Square shopping?
The Chelsea Townhouse at 26 Cadogan Gardens is four minutes' walk from Sloane Street and three from the King's Road.
Are the shops open on Sundays?
Most King's Road and Duke of York Square shops open Sunday with shorter hours. Pavilion Road food shops vary, so check before you go.
Can the hotel hold my shopping?
Yes. Reception will take bags at any point in the day, and purchases can be delivered to the hotel and held for your arrival.