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If your intention is to concentrate on the shops in and around Mayfair, consider staying at the historic Connaught (Carlos Place; 44-207/499-7070; www.the-connaught.co.uk; doubles from $360), a truly grand, justly famous property from the 19th century that provides every amenity available in the 21st. • Nearer Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and the international shops on Sloane Street, the boutique Knightsbridge Hotel (10 Beaufort Gardens; 44-207/584-6300; www.firmdale.com; doubles from $330), with rooms that offer a whimsically fresh take on traditional British style, is an excellent choice. • Even if you're not staying at the Berkeley (Wilton Place; 44-207/ 235-6000; doubles from $400), you can cap a day of shopping at that hotel's Prêt-à-Portea, a somewhat silly, but utterly disarming, afternoon ritual that features everything from Missoni-striped éclairs to cupcakes à la Prada, all served on Paul Smith-designed china.
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