Old-fashioned hotel teas can seem a tourist rip-off – £25 per head, or
more, just to have tea and sandwiches? But the upside is that a
leisurely tea can be a great way to spend some quality time with your
mum – or indeed anyone else – in a setting where you can relax and hear
each other speak.
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The Bentley
The Bentley Kempinski (as it's also known) might be a monument to excess, but they do make a good afternoon tea.
The
Bentley, Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JX (020 7244 5555) Gloucester Rd
tube. Tea served daily 3-5.30pm. Set teas from £23.62 to £31.12 (prices
including 12.5 per cent service).
The Capital
A tiny but top-class hotel near Harrods. Staff are in a class of their own when it comes to attending to diners' whims.
The
Capital, 22-24 Basil St, SW3 1AT (020 7589 5171/7591
1202/www.capitalhotel.co.uk) Knightsbridge tube. Tea served daily
3-5.45pm. Set teas from £18.50 (excluding service).
Claridge's
Afternoon tea is served in the art deco Foyer or Reading Room, with 30 types of tea to choose from.
Claridge's,
Brook St, W1K 4HA (0207 629 8860/ www.claridges.co.uk) Bond Street
tube. Tea served daily 3-5.30pm. Set teas £30.25-£49.50. Cover (if not
taking set tea) £3.
The Connaught
Served in the Connaught bar, next door to Angela Hartnett's restaurant.
The
Connaught, 16 Carlos Place, W1K 2AL (020 7499 7070/
www.thesavoy-group.com) Green Park tube. Tea served daily 3-5.30pm. Set
teas £20.25-£33.75.
The Dorchester
Served in 'The Promenade' – ie the corridor. One sitting during the week, two at weekends – booking essential.
The
Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, W1A 2HJ (020 7629 8888/
www.dorchesterhotel.com) Hyde Park Corner tube. Tea served Mon-Fri,
3-6pm; Sat, Sun, sittings at 2.30pm or 4.30pm. Set teas £28.50-£34.50,
both excluding service.
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