For many Maltese travellers, a London shopping break means Oxford Street, bags in both hands and a hotel somewhere nearby. But there’s another part of the capital worth getting to know, especially if you love having shops, restaurants and entertainment close to where you’re staying.Welcome to Stratford, home to Westfield Stratford City and the 5★ The Stratford, Autograph Collection, with ROCS packages starting from €529 per person.If your first thought is “isn’t that a bit far out?”, here’s why it deserves a closer look.Your shopping destination is already beside your hotelWestfield Stratford City brings together more than 200 shops, with familiar favourites including Primark, Zara, M&S, UNIQLO, Mango, Rituals and Sephora. From wardrobe updates to beauty buys and presents for the family, there’s plenty to keep your shopping list growing.Much of the shopping is indoors, too, a welcome bonus when London’s weather has other plans.And staying at The Stratford puts you just a short walk from the centre. That means you can browse, head back to your room to drop off your bags, then go out again for dinner. The hotel’s own walking directions take guests through Westfield and out towards its entrance.There’s a whole evening here, tooWestfield’s restaurants, cafés, Vue cinema and All Star Lanes bowling give you plenty of ways to carry on after the shopping stops. You can plan a meal, catch a film or keep the children entertained without organising another journey across London.Nearby, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers space for a walk and a change of pace, giving this part of London an appeal that goes beyond the shops.Oxford Street is still easy to reachChoosing Stratford doesn’t mean giving up your favourite London spots.From Stratford station, the Elizabeth line runs directly to Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street, giving you convenient access to Oxford Street and the West End. Stratford also has Central and Jubilee line connections, making it a useful base for exploring the capital.You can spend one day browsing Westfield and another enjoying central London, with the freedom to mix shopping, sightseeing and evenings out.Getting there from Heathrow is straightforwardArriving at Heathrow Terminal 4? The Elizabeth line station is below Arrivals. Take a service towards Abbey Wood, change at Whitechapel for an eastbound service towards Shenfield, and get off at Stratford. Follow the signs towards Westfield, then continue on foot to the hotel. Check TfL’s journey planner before travelling for your arrival time and any planned works.A five-star stay, with ROCSROCS’ partnership with The Stratford, Autograph Collection brings exclusive rates to this stylish London hotel.Packages include return KM Malta Airlines flights, 10kg hand luggage, 20kg hold luggage, accommodation, daily breakfast, and airline taxes and charges, with selected departures available through March 2028.Prices start from €529 per person for three nights.For your next London break, give Stratford a closer look. Your shopping, dinner plans and five-star hotel could all be within walking distance.Contact ROCS on 2015 1515, email travel@rocsgrp.com or visit www.rocsholidays.com.Prices are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.Tag someone you know is interested•