The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

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   Winnie

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was done well, especially the presentation and service. We enjoyed the tea experience and will go back even it’s a bit pricey.
   

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   Rachel

   Pittsburgh

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   While the ambiance it’s beautiful and the perfect setting for a Christmas tea, the service was nonexistent. For the venue, price, and previous experiences at other St. Regis properties, I expected first class service. Not only did our server rush us through the tea experience, she also rarely checked back. We had to request water refills, clean plates for the dessert course, and refilled our own tea each time. She also brought out the savory plates and sweet tier at the same time. While the food was very good and the desserts were very cutely themed, for the price point there could have been well…more. Or at least first class service.
   

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   Elicia

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been coming for the Christmas tea for years. The tea was basic. Our service was good. The cost is absolutely insane. With tip for 2 people and 1 glass of champagne it was $420!! For what? 4 pastries and 4 teeny sandwiches on white bread? Now we are told they don’t give a White House ornament. Seriously? You cut back on a $30 ornament? I will not come back. It was painful to sign the bill given what we got. Too many options to do this again.
   

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   Joanne

   Washington DC

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed a lovely Christmas Afternoon Tea this afternoon. The service was impeccable and the tea and food were all delicious. It was a truly wonderful experience!
   

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   Georgiana

   Atlanta Metro

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful tea. The presentation is beautiful and equally as delicious. Friendly and attentive service. Beautiful and comfortable setting and ambiance. Great way to enjoy the holidays
   

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   Jerzy

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   High Tea during the Holidays at The St. Regis is an absolute delight. Our server, Gabby, was incredibly gracious and provided exceptional service. We had a fantastic time, and this event truly put us in the holiday spirit. However, I did notice that this year, they’ve discontinued the tradition of gifting the White House ornament, which was a special touch when we visited last year.
   

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   Anita

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Was a nice atmosphere but really expensive for little food and just some tea. They should give a discount for kids and the price doesn't include champagne and you can only get one kind of tea. Would prefer to go somewhere where its not that expensive.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful holiday selection of sandwiches and treats. Their special blended Holiday Tea was very tasty! They did an amazing job with a gluten-free selection for my sister. She was so thrilled! (Busy lobby setting is slightly awkward, but nicely holiday decorated and grand.)
   

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   Leslie

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Been coming to the Holiday Tea at the St. Regis for years, this year they raised the price and removed the annual White House Christmas Tree ornament gift. Due to the changes it will be our last year attending, it simply is not worth the over $120 per person price for a Christmas themed menu which doesn’t give anything extra outside of the regular tea offering that costs less.
   

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    Ariel

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    Unfortunately I felt this experience was extremely overpriced. We had a few tiny savory sandwiches and then they brought out the desserts. I realize most of the price comes from the fact that this is at the St Regis, however we were sat in the lobby, not even a dining room. It was very distracting in the lobby, naturally as people are checking in and out and there was an event happening so it was quite loud. At one point a random group of people stood next to our table and talked for about 30 minutes which really ruined the experience. I would say this was maybe worth half of the $118/per person + tip we paid.
    

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