Oxford Street

Oxford Street in London is one of the most popular streets for shopaholics. If you plan on spending some time shopping then its best that you book a London hotel near to Oxford street so that you don’t have far to carry your newly purchased items! Oxford street is popular with locals and visitors alike because it is not an expensive street for shopping. Nor is it full of designer shops which come complete with huge price tags. Instead you will find all the affordable high street brands and department stores. Best of all, there are a number of flagship stores so you can be sure of getting the best choice of goods and in the most modern surroundings. The Flagships also have some great promotions and sometimes celebrity appearances. Top Shop have their flagship store on Oxford Street, its close to Oxford Street underground station so really cant be missed! Its a huge store on more than 3 levels and includes cafes, music videos, often live entertainment and an enormous selection of clothes and accessories. Oxford Street is not all about shopping and walking! If your boots haven't been made for walking then you can take a rest in one of the many restaurants and fast food outlets that line Oxford Street from Marble Arch to Tottenham Court road. As well as Shops and restaurants there are also large internet cafes that cover 3 floors so there is no excuse not to keep in touch! If you visit London in December and want to stay close to Oxford street, do book your hotel early because the city is always busy in the run up to Christmas. Oxford Street is always decorated with Christmas lights from mid November to the beginning of January and the lights are always switched on by a celebrity . In 1996 the Spice girls had the honour of switching the Oxford Street lights on and in 2007 singer Leona Lewis pressed the button to light up Oxford Street. If you want to book a hotel near to Oxford Street then its worth knowing that Oxford Street has four underground or Tube stations so its very easy to get around and visit other parts of London. Marble Arch Bond Street Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road When choosing your hotel close to Oxford Street, do bear in mind that Oxford Street runs for over a mile and a half which is approximately two and a half km There are many hotels close to Oxford Street and these are undoubtedly very popular. One thing to remember when you book your London hotel is that most London hotels are converted Victorian townhouses so guest rooms are small and may come as a shock to visitors from some countries. Whenever you visit London and its famous Oxford Street, one thing is for sure....However comfortable your shoes are, your feet will ache from all the walking up and down Oxford Street and at the end of the day all you will want to do is put your feet up with a cup of tea! Enjoy Oxford Street and enjoy your London hotel Fast facts for Oxford Street; Oxford street is the busiest shopping street in Europe Oxford street is over one and a half miles long from end to end which is Tottenham Court road to Marble Arch Every year the famous Oxford Street Christmas lights are switched on by a celebrity and stay on until the 6th of January