Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont

WASHINGTON, DC – April 16, 2021 – This Mother’s Day Weekend, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Royal Afternoon Tea makes all mothers Queens for a day in its royally decorated Queen of Hearts Lounge.

The exclusive and private Queen of Hearts Lounge, located on the hotel’s 9^th floor, will feature Royal Afternoon Tea favorites on Friday, May 7^th, Saturday, May 8^th and Sunday, May 9^th. Seating is available at 10:30 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm.

Mothers will be crowned, as they are welcomed to tea service, with their very own Tiara and Citrus Strawberries and Cream – a classic English favorite.

Executive Chef Jordi Gallardo and Executive Pastry Chef A.J. Thalakkat have created a Royal-inspired Afternoon Tea with many of the Queen’s favorite recipes.

~Royal Afternoon Tea~

Warm Scones with Clotted Cream and Fraise Des Bois Compote

Sweet Treats

Chocolate Biscuit Cake – is made with our signature chocolate created by Chef Thalakkat.

Vanilla Bean Shortbread.

Raspberry Tartlets with Lemon Cheese

Caramel Banana Cake

Savory Sandwiches:

Smoked Salmon with Suèdoise Sauce

Sage Derby Cheese and Tomato

Coronation Chicken Salad

Roast Beef with Golden Beetroot and Horseradish Crème Fraȋche

– Selection of Loose Leaf Teas Lot35 –

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         White Tea

Pai Mu Tan

Dream Doves Silver Needles

Green Tea

Jasmine Gold Dragon

Kyushu Japan Sencha

Madam Butterfly Jasmine

Black Tea

Creamy Earl Grey

Pomegranate Rosehip

Liza Hill Darjeeling

Herbal Tea

Fairmont Washington, D.C’s Blend

Tea Experience may be enhanced with a glass of Champagne or Sparkling Wine:

Sparkling Wine Tea featuring a glass of Chandon Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine | + $14

Sparkling Wine Tea featuring Chandon Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine 1.5 Hours limit Bottomless | + $39

Champagne Tea featuring a glass of Thienot Brut Rosé Champagne | + $18

Champagne Tea featuring a glass Moët & Chandon Rosé Champagne | +$26

Champagne Tea featuring a glass Veuve Cliquot Brut Rosé Champagne | + $29

            Royal Afternoon Tea is priced at $65 per person not including tax, gratuity is included. For reservations, please visit Eventbrite at: http://fairmontwashington.eventbrite.com   Space is limited and social distancing protocol is in compliance with DC regulations.

            Coming in June is Fairmont’s Royal Ascot-inspired Tea and Ladies’ Day Picnic in the hotel’s courtyard garden.

Caring for our valued guests and colleagues is our top priority. To learn more about the extensive measures we are taking to safeguard, protect and care for you, please visit ALLStayWell.com.

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The recently renovated 413-room Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is located at 2401 M Street, NW.  Adjacent to historic Georgetown, the hotel is convenient to the finest museums and national monuments.  Located only five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers a wealth of facilities. An air of tranquility ensured through the design of intimate spaces and natural daylight creates an urban oasis. www.fairmont.com/washington