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Tip: If you visit in December, check out the Christmas merchandise on the ground floor. I spent a good day at Harrods. I was here in December 2013. It was a treat seeing the Christmas section. It felt like a bonus! This store is London's largest department store with eight floors of shopping bliss. It has been a challenge trying to remember what was on each floor back then. Here goes nothing: Sixth floor: Perfume Fifth floor: Hair and beauty salon, and technology Fourth floor: Children's clothing, toys, denim Third floor: Home decor, furniture, bedding, and giftware Second floor: Menswear, men's shoes, and sports First floor: Womenswear, jewellery, women's shoes, and boutiques Ground floor: Foodhall, beauty, and watches Lower ground floor: Gourmet foods and wine I visited all eight floors. I spent the least amount of time on the sixth and second floors. I dabbled briefly in the technology section on the fifth floor. Most of time time was spent on the other floors. The Christmas merchandise was on the ground floor. It was amazing seeing chocolates, toys, candy, Santa, and more. The foodhall was incredible. The baked goods, sandwiches, mini cakes and chocolates looked in pristine condition behind the glass displays. I had lunch at the Montreux Jazz Cafe. I remember how cool the menu was. It was shaped as a record jutting out of an album sleeve. The music was chill and relaxed. I've been trying to figure out what I ate. I remember enjoying the shopping break. Sadly, this cafe no longer exists. It was created in 2012 in time for the London Olympics. The cafe endured for a few years before it closed for good. Prices are expensive at this high-end store. However, there was a sale on tea. I brought back roughly six boxes of tea. As a tea drinker, the tea varieties at this store were divine. I'd come back just for the tea. I'd also do afternoon tea here. I had no idea that I could indulge until after I had left London. Ugh! There are elevators and escalators to get you between floors. I remember the washrooms being close to the elevators, but I don't recall which floor. The women's washroom on whatever floor I was on was exceptionally fancy. There was a powder room that was separate from the washroom stalls and sink area. There were statues of Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed dancing by the elevators on the lower ground floor when I was there. I just learned that this memorial was removed in 2018. The statues were returned to the Al-Fayed family. I recommend visiting this department store. It is indeed a ton of luxury items under one roof. I enjoyed it as a tourist and a shopper of fine tea. (57)
Harrods is every bit as chic and iconic as you'd expect. When I visited, they were in the process of getting ready for the holidays, and even during mid-setup, it was already beautiful. I can only imagine how magical it must look once everything is fully decorated! The store itself is massive and you could easily spend hours wandering through the different departments. Everything feels thoughtfully laid out despite the scale. The sales associates were friendly, approachable, and helpful without being pushy, which added to the experience. Harrods is a must visit while you're in London, whether you're there for shopping, dining in, or just soaking up the atmosphere.
What an exquisite store and shopping experience! It's massive, so it's very easy to get lost. It has everything from clothes to restaurants to housewares and a gift shop. While it's geared for the uber rich, no one makes you feel like you cannot be there and shop. It was lovely. I bought several items from the gift shop that had friendly price points.
Harrods is a well-known luxury department store in London, so my husband and I wanted to check it out. We went to Harrods on April 11, our third day (second full day) in London. The store is huge (in fact, we got lost trying to find a restaurant, which was a bit frustrating), that Harrods is almost a tourist attraction in its own right! We didn't have anything we needed to buy (and prices were expensive), but we splurged on a nice charcuterie board for £35 and various gifts for people, including a tea towel with the Westie dog embroidered on it for Nancy H. We briefly went back a couple of days later, on April 13, to buy lunch from the food hall, and to use the bathroom. The bathrooms in Harrods are quite nice, and a good place to go if you have to poop! [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England; Pee for free!]
So I been hearing of this famous store for a long time so I finally got to visit and walk through it and let me say I honestly was not impressed and if anything I wanted to walk fast and get out of very busy way There's an entire room of perfumes and colognes and omg it was STRONG. And it hits you hard and I was getting a headache within a min of being in there I don't know how they do it the employees lol But yeah it's basically a super high end shopping center filled with high end brands ...basically indoor mall meets department store and honestly I can't afford most of that but even if I could I probably would just go to a stand alone store vs this Oh... and apparently forget having to go to the bathroom my family were sent on a goose chase ended up outside ultimately I mean look if you love being around super expensive stuff and don't mind strong scents this is for you
Harrods a very high end department store in London. With wide range of products. Service was exemplary. Prices of their own products are reasonable and of good quality. They have all kinds of designer brands. I am very impressed with their store brand items especially the designs. Definitely a must go to as a tourist even if you don't have any intention of buying at all.
You can't come to London and not visit Harrods. It is the ultimate posh and pump of the UK. If you're looking for high-end material to buy this is your one stop shop. Every premium brand on the planet Earth this year and price accordingly. Everything here is retail new and absolutely authentic. They even sell real Cuban cigars and the food hall is extremely interesting. They have a chocolate room a bakery room and a prepared food room. All of them are stunning and impressive. It is located in Knightbridge and simply should not be missed and everyone also has to pick up a Hurd souvenir. I bought a teapot and two mugs.
One of the most famous department stores in the world, you have to visit at least once I usually stop by every time I'm in London, now I don't usually buy much except the confectionery as this store is really for the wealthy uber rich! If you're into designer anything this is your place! Me - I just love the food hall!! Fancy chocolates,biscuits, all kinds of goodies Christmas time is usually beautifully decorated here and lots of lovely festive gift - but be warned super crowds, hard to get around the store it's jam packed full of people - not enjoyable at all!
It's honestly rare when I give a place two stars, but the amount of anxiety you feel coming into this store is unbelievable. I don't even know where to begin. Walking in you feel poor (even if you can afford to shop here, the employees want to make sure you feel like you can't.) You get lost. There's hundreds and hundreds of people. You feel overwhelmed. Selection? I'd say there's TOO MUCH selection. I couldn't even begin. If you want to shop here you'll need a time machine to add time to your day. I really wanted to go to the food hall, see photos below. The food was out of this world. I never thought I would see a smoked salmon cake?! That was really cool. But also expensive. I ended up just grabbing a salad and taking it to my hotel to enjoy.
If you are lucky enough to be in London in the holiday season do not miss Harrods. It's a treat for the senses. The eyes - the tastebuds - the smells!! I love the windows are all decorated and so festive! That being said.. it is packed in the holiday season!!! PACKED!!! As in overwhelming. I did one floor and the food hall and came back the next day for shopping for the real real Christmas gifts! Having been to Harrods before, I know it can be overwhelming, go in with a plan. The high end designers are pretty planned out on floor one.. oh and if you're so inclined there is a Moet Chandon champagne bar as well.. make time for a little bubbly in between. The cute Harrods bags are always a treat and sweet gift from London and they switch from year to year as do the Harrods bears and ornaments. Again, you can let your senses go wild in here and with my job.. I did !
Harrods is truly the most extravagant shopping experience I've ever had! We came to browse around and spent hours here! I ended up purchasing a lovely cashmere scarf from Burberry and the woman who assisted me was so nice and had great energy. She had me try in the scarf and made sure I was happy with it before purchase. She offered us waters while we waited for her manager to fetch the one I wanted. They packaged it up so nicely. She explained the services Burberry offers and how to care for the scarf. It was so fun walking through the extravagant stores. The interiors are next level! The Channel store was probably my favorite. We also loved the toy store and got a bunch of cute gifts to bring back home. The food halls are incredible! They have a whole section for caviar and an entire chocolate hall. We ended up getting a number of chocolates. My favorite was a slab of milk chocolate with rice crisps and honey comb. The liquor rooms are stunning. I could spend forever browsing the bottles. I did the most damage in the Harrod's gift shop where I got a stuffed bear, umbrella, and tote bag. This is such a fun shopping experience, especially if you want to make a luxury purchase on your trip.
Unless you're uber wealthy, the majority of tourists just look at the really expensive stuff on the upper floors and skip straight ahead to the Harrods gift shop on the bottom floor in able to actually afford anything, and even then I spent £50 or $67.38 on 2 keychains, 2 pens, and a mini teddy bear. I know Harrods mostly through its connection with Princess Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi Al Fayed, and because of its Christmas window displays. The architecture of the store both inside and out are amazing to look at. For the high end stuff, it's like "That's nice, but I know I can't afford that." For the gift shop, there's a lot of cute things, like stuffed animals, but even those end up on the pricey side and add up quickly. It's good for the experience. When I complained to my friend about how much I had spent on not that much stuff, she was like "We've been" as in "Yeah, this is crazy expensive, but hey, at least we can say we've been here." And you get a nice Harrods gift bag as a souvenir as well.
I could not go to London without tracking down a TARDIS and a stop in Harrods. Especially as a big AbFab fan. Harrods's is massive and impressive. It is worth the visit if nothing more than to just to say you've been. I didn't buy anything crazy but had fun wandering through the different levels and taking it all in and had to stop by the food halls. It's a massive store, over-the-top, and I thought it was really kind of a maze. One thing I observed is that there is not a lot of product out. Just a couple of items and sizes out but not like multiple of the same shirts, pants (etc), with all the size options. Maybe in the back? Either way it is a beautiful, pristine, compound. The restrooms are not easily found, save yourself some time and just ask. My biggest complaint is there is no sit if your legs or feet needed a break.
8 years ago
It's Harrods! It's huge, it's expensive, it's confusing, it's iconic, it's decadent and more! This department store takes up a large building that very obviously wasn't purpose built. This is why it's split into sooooo many small areas or rooms. It can be quite difficult to navigate, but the staff are super knowledgeable and friendly, so just ask if you are lost. I've been told some staff caj be snobby, but I've never experienced a problem myself. A lot of departments seem overpriced, especially groceries, but as it's a high end shop, that's not very surprising. The food hall offers great lunch deals though that are really reasonable for the high quality and their fresh breads are fantastic. Overall it's definitely an experience and always worth a visit. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Jaw dropping fine-dining, food shopping luxury. I had no idea how expensive a simple apple could get, or any fruit for that matter. The cakes and pastries are perfection. Everything is presented so well, with the attention to detail like no other. They had wedding cakes on display. My, can wedding cakes get mighty expensive really quick. I thoroughly enjoyed walking around and seeing all sorts of food British people would find appetizing. Not until I had like 1,000 pounds to spare would I actually come here often to buy things. 5 stars for just grand luxury read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
Beautiful department store. You have to go if you're visiting London. All major brands available. Huge variety. read more
8 years ago
If you ever feel like your in a designer-shopping-kind of mood when in London, go directly to see Harrods. If I need to describe this place with just one word, it has to be LUXURY. Luxury, luxury and even more luxury. You will be overwhelmed. I usually dont visit such places because of the expensive goods. But Harrods, with it's long history is such charming even though you can't afford to shop anything at all. At Harrods you'll be able to discover designer brands such as valentino, balenciaga, celiné, chloé, ysl, chanel, louis vuitton and the list goes on... It's not just chloting and bags in here. Harrods offers a food-hall with a variety of different foods and pastries. It also has a gallery section, home-section and a lot of other sections for each and every taste! read more
Well you can't come to London and not come to Harrod's! I'm yelping this as a tourist and not a local who actually shops here for clothing, bags and accessories. I came here this past Saturday while visiting London and it was absolutely packed but I enjoyed the hype and the craziness of watching everyone walking around and shopping here. There's 8 floors and literally everything you could possibly think of is sold here. What I love coming to look at is all of the food, tea, wine and pastry stations. It's all laid out so nice, similar to but more high end then shopping at Whole Foods. I wasn't hungry but had to try something, I had the mushroom and fennel salad which was very delicious. The desserts looked so beautiful, literally all the food was so fresh and very appetizing the way it's laid out. The information girls are adorable in Harrods, they're dressed so professional in addition to all the staff that works at Harrod's but it's nice they have a sash titled "information," and it's very helpful and useful to have them as it's a busy store with a lot of floors and could be very confusing if it's your first time there. Definitely a must to visit while in London! read more
7 years ago
My mom told me to go to Harrod's when I went to London so I followed mama's advice and I'm glad! This store is insanely huge and extravagant, I loved it! Not only is there amazing shopping - clothes, beauty, housewares, etc. but they have a cafe inside as well as an entire food court and a deli, bakery, candy counter! You could literally spend all day inside of here. I didn't do any shopping except a quick stop in the gift store area for some Harrod's merchandise and a tin of their cookies to bring home. We did eat lunch at the cafe and it was delicious. It's a small little area that's super posh looking. Big velvet chairs, good accents and black and white photos. I ordered a breffle which was really tasty it was like a fluffy waffle! It came with bacon. I did mistakingly order a $10 orange juice because I didn't see it on the menu, but it was very tasty. All the staff we encountered was really nice as well! Basically if you're in London you need to stop if just to be mesmerized by this institution! read more
13 years ago
11 years ago
Harrods the One Stop Shop for just about everything $$$$ or ££££ Now English is my second language but man some of these people I just don't understand.... Excuse me chap are you in "Queue" this one guy asks me, What say you? again are you in "Queue"? I have no idea what this guys is saying to me, then he just gives me a stare like I'm crazy! So for those of you like me that don't understand The Queen's English... Queue = to be in line So when you get tired of shopping you can also eat! Ham & Cheese Croissant (£5.50) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harrods-london#7XBigxKmrLWlka65FOO1ww Nice fresh Croissant, meat & cheese tasted good though nothing special, a good but not great sandwich. Carrot Cake (?) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harrods-london#7ch8bplEjyIQEkfIv7Rh5w Moist not too sweet, excellent. Cupcakes grabbed a couple ToGo, let me tell you besides being beautiful they have such a large selection it makes making decisions difficult. I don't recall the names of them all, Red Velvet, Peanut Butter something, Lemon Meringue something, ???? They were ALL good! Cupcakes (£3.95) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harrods-london#jD83XaMOcwndmpBaEE_G1g http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harrods-london#6sRLPHi5ju5WFI9GvW5_1g OK so we got more than a couple... #HappyEndings! read more
Best department store. Ever. Not only because it is probably the most famous department store in the world, it does have multiple food marts inside, a tea house, and the best shoe and clothing departments I have ever seen. Yes it is a little on the expensive side, but who cares. I took advantage of the half day I spent here and bought myself and my mom a few things... you know, after I found my way out of the maze of departments inside. I could live here if they let me. Oh please, let me. read more
8 years ago
7 years ago
We popped in to grab a Louis Vuitton bag I've been searching for and found a magical place. The highest end luxury items imaginable then in the middle of it all a food hall, I assumed it was restaurants and cafe but think again! More like bakers, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, butchers and fishmongers. Amazing! I've been to the highest end stores in the states and never knew anything this cool existed! read more
Hugh store. Started in fine jewelry and then went to the food court. They have food galore. From steak to cavier. Unfortunately it was getting late for the grandkids. Haha Decided to leave and I'll return on Monday. I'll update at that time. read more
If it's a decadent experience you're after then this is the place to come! Each area feels like stepping into a different world, from the huge and imposing Beauty Hall to the more subdued and understated bookshop. The Food Hall is my favourite, beautifully decorated and full of weird and wonderful things from around the world. At Christmas the shop comes into it's own, with lavishly iced gingerbread houses and champagne magnums which cost more than my yearly rent. There are different options to have a sit down for a full meal, or just a snack or afternoon tea. It IS expensive in here, for sure. Most of the times I've some here it's been just to browse, which is an experience in itself! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more
8 years ago
18 years ago
The only reason I have not given Harrods five stars is that I get really annoyed when I cannot afford anything in there, apart from the food. And even then I can only afford a sandwich or a piece of fruit. It has become of bit of a tourist sight really, with everyone having it on their list of things to do and see. You do get a lot of scary looking rich Europeans, children dressed as immaculately as the mothers just buying the whole place. It is fun to pretend to be like them. There are so many sections to Harrods, I don't know where to begin. The foodhalls are incrediable, just browse through and ask for samples of EVERYTHING. jsut be subtle. There is also a selection of quite expensive eateries, such as the oyster bar. OOO. Then there are all the other sections which you would get in a normal department store, apart from that here it is serious luxury, no nonsense, only the best.. My second favourite part is the pet bit, where you can sometimes see little puppies for sale at £1350 a pop.I met a girl who was buying one once and I was jealous of her. My friend worked in Harrods for a while and met a whole host of famous people (Micheal Caine, Uma Thurman!) but said that she was otherwise angry at the amount of money people were prepared to spend on bed linen. read more
17 years ago
Harrods is the perfect store for those who can have it all. I recently went there to have a good browse around the whole store and it is pretty incredible. Tacky, that's for sure, but if you take away the tourists it definitely is another world. It sells everything from the best jewelry that could set you back from millions, to an amazing kitchen designed by the Porsche group. This is indulgence to the max. The food hall is luxurious and looks mouth-wateringly good. Even the fish looks delicious, and I hate fish. I once made a bet with a friend that I would never be able to find my favourite gazpacho brand which i always get back home in England, but low and behold I actually found it in Harrods! Best in store is obviously the women's designer clothing, but I often feel afraid to even graze these beautiful materials. Second in line is definitely the Pet Store. My heart melts everytime I get to admire one of these pedigree puppies and kittens that are sold here. Harrods should always be visited by everyone at least once in a lifetime. read more
10 years ago
We hopped on the Underground to go to Harrod's, an upmarket department store. This place was pretty amazing. We walked around a bit and of course made a point to seek out the Egyptian Escalator. read more
7 years ago
Let me start with their motto "OMNIA OMNIBUS UBIQUE" translations, "All things for all people, everywhere..." Where's my rich uncle when you need him...sitting on his pile like Warren Buffet? With 763 reviews and counting, what else could I possibly say about Harrods other than I went back to our hotel broke and depressed! Instead I'll let you in on some 15 facts about Harrods none of us knew until now...and if you're patience enough to read this to the end, I'll throw in a bonus fact, ohh! 1. Harrods is not just a high class department store...it's also includes, Harrods Bank, Harrods Aviation and Harrods Estates. 2. Harrods' annual turnover is more than $950M 3. The store receives 100,000 visitors each day 4. Harrods' is located in one of the most prestigious areas of London - Knightsbridge 5. The most expensive item ever bought at Harrods is a yacht for $165,000,000 6. Harrods has a long standing association with exotic animals...some of which were cobras and alligators. Even President Ronald Reagan was gifted a baby elephant that was bought at Harrods. 7. The Harrods' mission statement is an ambitious motto 8. Harrods has famous green men also called carriage attendants who act as ultimate customer service companions for store visitors. 9. The store is illuminated all year round 10. One of the store's owners was Mohamed Al-Fayed and it is now owned by the state of Qatar 11. Harrods installed the first 'moving staircase' (escalator) in England in 1898 12. Harrods was home to the original Winnie the Pooh 13. Its status as a luxury icon was challenged by a small town in New Zealand when the town's name was changed to Harrodsville in response to legal threats made by Al-Fayed against someone with the surname of Harrods who had used the name Harrods for his store. 14. There was a wager between Harrods and Selfridges Dept Store in 1917 to see which store made more money...Harrods won. 15. You have to comply with a dress code if you want to shop in Harrods Bonus fact for being so good and ever so patience with me. * 5th Floor is a shoe paradise for those who loves shoes. Every name brands/designers you can think of or imagine. "Ok, can you please spell Gabbana?" from The Devil Wears Prada read more
10 years ago
We were there for an afternoon snack and a few drinks. The service was impeccable and the truffled fries were too The beers were luke warm but they provided an ice bucket ;) I thought the prices of the menu items were overpriced but the portions were generous unlike other similar places ( say Harvey Nichols ). We enjoyed a lobster salad but decided to pass on the afternoon tea. Will be back for sure read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
This iconic London landmark is a fun store to visit, even if it's just to stop by to see how the other half lives. They cater to an upscale crowd with big bucks to spend. I suggest heading to the food halls and restaurants for a more engaging visit. It will be unlike anything you've ever seen! Packaged tins of shortbread cookies, jams, fudge, tea, biscuits, jelly beans and chocolates, all with Harrods name on them, make great souvenirs or gifts. And for a really fun time, pick up a sandwich, some salami or cheese, a few olives, dates and small sweets for a light meal or snack or for your own small picnic. Or you can spend the big bucks and let Harrods put together a hamper for you. One of the big draws is the Egyptian escalator, where you'll find a shrine to Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, the owner's son. The father's deep sense of loss is obvious, as is his desire to keep their memories alive, but the whole thing seems a little over the top and a wee bit tacky. Visit and decide for yourself. It's well worth a trip to Harrods, a one-of-a-kind store and experience. read more
18 years ago
World famous and a must on the list of places to go to shop in London. Situated on the Brompton Road, This shop has just about everything you can imagine on sale and apparently if they don't have it they can get it. The most of opulent and expensive stores preferred by those that can and some who won't (they lost there Royal Charter). You cannot deny it is a great brand and I take my hat off to them for that. Always busy with tourists and locals alike, this is an amazing store over many levels and departments. A lot of people buy something there just to get the bag to take home with them. I used to go up as a child and could spend hours looking at the large and expensive toys, it was great fun but now I tend to drift off to the designer section and check out the prices they charge. Shop till you drop or run out of money and go home knowing that you have had the Harrods experience. Don't forget the "sale" - No idea if it is worthwhile but I guess you never know until you give it a go. read more
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