Princes Arcade, Shopping arcade in City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
Princes Arcade is a two-level covered passage connecting Piccadilly to Jermyn Street through luxury retail spaces. The corridor contains multiple boutiques and shops arranged on both levels, offering direct pedestrian access between these two prominent thoroughfares.
The passage stands on the site of the former Princes Hotel, designed by architect Edward Robert Robson in 1883. The original building was demolished and replaced with the current retail passage that now connects the same two streets.
The passage hosts specialized shops where visitors can watch craftspeople at work, from tailors creating custom garments to leather workers preparing hides. The retail spaces reflect a tradition of hands-on skill passed through generations of London merchants.
The passage provides shelter from weather while crossing between the two streets and features even flooring with good lighting throughout. Shops are open throughout the week, with extended hours typically on Thursday and Friday when traffic is heaviest.
The Crown Estate completely renovated the passage in 2018, blending Victorian architectural elements with contemporary finishes and lighting. This combination of period details with modern materials creates an unexpected character that appeals to both heritage and contemporary shoppers.
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