Came for the Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea to kick off my birthday with friends and I couldn't have been happier with the experience! We all ordered the seasonal cherry blossom tea and it was such a good choice! This was my first time having afternoon tea in America vs. the UK so the food and desserts were hit or miss but there were a few that we enjoyed. Overall, the presentation was amazing and the service of course met every expectation. I'd recommend for a special occasion high tea experience! read more

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The setting of the hotel is great for a high tea. Currently it's priced at $99/per for your choice of tea, 4 savory toast, 2 scones and 4 dessert bites. Our server was wonderful and when I booked I let the hotel know that one of our guest has Celiacs Disease and they completely tailored their bites to be gluten free which was so appreciated. The food and tea were great and we drank a few glasses of rose with our high tea. I think some live music or any music would be a nice touch to set the ambiance. My only complaint is that there were many mosquitos in the dining area. It was very odd and unpleasant. I saw another table dining having the same issue and a gentlemen that worked for the hotel did come spray around our tables upon request which was kind of them. We were celebrating a birthday and the other table was celebrating a small baby shower and that nuisance isn't something you'd expect of the St. Regis. I enjoyed the experience very much but I would not return unless I knew that the mosquito issue was resolved. read more

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This is a gorgeous and historic hotel! It was super lavish and beautifully designed. It is not modern on the interior, but that is perfect for me. The rooms were lovely. The staff was very helpful. I even ate in the restaurant and the food was very good. The location is everything! It's right next to an historic church and right across the street from the backyard of the White House and also close to the Mall. My only complaint was that the bed was not very comfortable. I would absolutely come stay here again, though! read more

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This review is for the St. Regis Bar! The space is intimate and cozy - dark red velvet curtains and dark wood, with a very luxe feel. We picked a cozy couch. They still had holiday decor up but it made the space feel extra cozy. Wow, these DC prices are no joke - and the St. Regis prices are astronomical. We met friends here for a happy hour, and our eyes bulged out of our heads at the drink prices. Cheapest cocktail is $25 Sparkling starting at $24 Wine $22-35+ I opted for a NA drink that was $14, that was delish. I like that they bring a little snack bowl out complimentary! We ordered fries as well which were delish - I loved the housemade ketchup. We didn't realize this, but at the St. Regis, they do a daily champagne sabering in the lobby EVERY DAY?! It's at 6pm here - don't miss it. Everyone around gathers, and then you get a complimentary flute of champagne! Our service was attentive and very professional. Very high priced, but how fun to enjoy the luxe atmosphere and complimentary elements! read more

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Stayed at the St. Regis Washington, DC for a work trip in December. The hotel was beautifully decorated for the holidays and is conveniently located near the White House and within walking distance of the Farragut North Metro stop. The room was very spacious and decorated with lavish fabrics and lots of gold accents. The bed was especially comfortable. I had one meal at the hotel, and enjoyed some drinks, both of which were good but extremely expensive. The staff was professional and helpful when needed. The gym was disappointing, essentially a few machines tucked away in the basement, and I did not end up working out during my stay. Overall, this is a solid option if you are visiting Washington, DC for work or want to stay somewhere classic. For personal travel, there are many other hotels closer to a wider range of restaurants, workout studios, and more lively areas of the city. read more

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If you're in the mood to sip on overpriced cocktails amongst hidden political figures, come on down to the Regis bar. Just blocks away from the White House, you will find the St. Regis bar where you will be welcomed by a lavish red carpet, Louis V luggage, & grandeur ornamentation. read more

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The bar at the St. Regis is my favorite luxury experience in DC. The live piano, the tea, the crafted drinks that surpass your craziest whims - they have it all packed with VIP people watching and the most elegant staff. Drinks here are both strong and pricey... but if you feel like splurging and like imitating a millionaire for an hour, this is the place to do it. read more

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We only staysed one night, but that is enough to see the vlue is not there ... The location is centrally located, perfect in DC, the staff overall were nice .... but, our issues will keep us away from future visits. We had to move rooms, the new room still had issues (shower handle broken, cracked tiles, etc). The $40 destination fee is definitely not a value! The parking attendant, while polite, were very slow! Would not recommend. read more

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The hotel lobby bar has traditional charm and you should definitely come check it out even if you're not staying at the hotel to enjoy its elegance. Drinks are very expensive, and nothing too special. It's a bar where creativity is defeated by traditions-- where you can just get your usual champagne, wine, martini, etc. read more

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The suite was fantastic and the food was delicious. The service was the downfall for this hotel (except the doormen and maids-they were wonderful). Our suite came with a butler, Donna, who was an absolute disappointment on all levels. Room service consistently made errors on our orders. The other lobby staff were less than attentive and the young lady who sabers champagne every night is a church mouse-you cannot here a word she says. One night, after the saber ceremony, the guest next to me said, "Oof, the St. Regis in NYC does it waaayy better". So, this is not just my opinion. I won't be returning to the St. Regis in D.C. which is sad because it really is a beautiful hotel. read more

Went for the cherry blossom afternoon tea and loved it! They have the prettiest presentation and the amount of food is filling compared to other afternoon teas in DC. Definitely get the signature cherry blossom tea or the citrus rooibos tea, very light but beautiful flavor profiles of white peach and citrus respectively. We wondered if the chef is asian or they purposely created the savory bites with asian flair as there were yellow daikon, kimchi stir fry, tobiko, and pickled ginger in the savory dishes. Really loved that subtle touch! The desserts were so well done as well, not too sweet (the ultimate asian compliment) and personally loved the black sesame roll and raspberry cake. We had a lovely server and just an all around beautiful experience, will certainly be coming back again! read more

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One thing about me is that I loves me a Hotel Bar! There is nothing better than going to an uber elegant place, grabbing a drink, and chit chatting with the bartender. On my recent trip to DC, I made sure to do just that at the St. Regis. Arrived after a wonderful dinner around 7:30pm and was greeted by Jane, the oh so popular bartender. She was totally great, explained the menu and a little history about the St. Regis. Everyone in this place was very buttoned up, so I made sure to put on my best interpretation of a sophisticated person while I was here. But again, I love a good reason to pretend. The interior was gorgeous as well. Definitely old school but cozy intimate vibes. Drinks were pricey but great! All made with love and care by Jane. Admittedly, I only remember the name of one drink (since I snagged a photo of it) The Love always wins. Another was an old fashioned-esque concoction. Both amazing and great to enjoy before heading back to my hotel for some much needed rest. And can't forget to mention (again) the bartender. Jane was awesome! It seemed like everyone in the place knew her well and thought of her fondly. She made great recommendations of the city and actually sent me in the correct direction for a great bowl of Ramen in DC (which i enjoyed the following evening) and I even found out that she is like a master mixologist who competes from time to time. Super awesome trivia piece for the evening. Loved my little night cap at the St. Regis! It was so nice to experience a gorgeous place during my time in DC. read more

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We had a lovely experience at the St. Regis for their holiday tea. It was incredibly difficult to book and when we got there, I saw why- tea is served in the hotel lobby and there was a very small number of tables. There was a pretty extensive menu of tea to choose from. We both chose the Christmas blend, which was a blend of red fruits and berries- not the most festive but it was very good and you could tell the tea was excellent quality. The sweets and savories were some of the most beautiful and intricate treats I've ever received at a tea. The tea had a Nutcracker theme this year, and every single part of the sweet tiers was beautifully designed to match- there was a nutcracker sugar cookie, a dark chocolate and peppermint mousse in the shape of a Christmas tree on top of a sable (which came with the cutest chocolate nutcracker!), a sugarplum donut, and an eggnog choux pastry in the shape of a Christmas pudding, as well as the scones. We didn't love the eggnog choux (the filling was pretty boozy), but the rest were excellent. Our favorite honestly may have been the scones- they came with the most incredible cherry jam and lemon curd, in addition to clotted cream. The savory course came first, rather than arriving with the sweets. We were surprised at how generous the portions were for the four items we received, and we really enjoyed each item. Our favorites were the smoked salmon tartine, which was topped with caviar and just excellent, and the delicious mini cheddar quiche. The turkey roulade was also very creative and fun. Each piece was beautifully constructed and presented. This was very close to a five-star experience and certainly felt very special, but it was really hard to justify the $120 per person price. We felt that both servers were strongly encouraging us to order champagne, and they did not come by very frequently after we declined to order champagne, while we saw the tables who did order champagne being served more frequently- that was pretty disappointing. By the end of tea, our pot of tea had gone cold and neither server ever offered to refresh it. Additionally, in past years, each person attending this tea has received a White House Christmas ornament to take home, and we were really disappointed to hear that was not the case this year- we were not told that we would not receive them and had to ask at the end of tea. However, we still had a wonderful experience and would gladly come back. read more

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TLDR: pretty hotel with a great location, but skip the afternoon tea. I had a friends getaway before the holidays at the st Regis. There are two parts to this review: the hotel and the afternoon tea that's offered. The hotel was gorgeous, valet staff were particularly wonderful. The breakfast was good and the location is great. However, our room had almost no natural light. And the check in process was painfully inefficient. That said... The afternoon tea was our selling point for staying here. We were beyond excited - but it fell very flat. We booked via open table (reservations fill up fast, we booked about 6 weeks in advance and availability was still very limited). Tea is held in the lobby. It was nicely decorated for the holidays but we got stuck with a very awkward table outside the elevators - it was about 3 feet wide, we immediately moved our place settings so all three of us were on the same side and could easily talk. Server seemed annoyed, never checked on us. Quite quickly we found ourselves sipping cold tea and just accepting that's that. The whole experience felt so transactional. The food was ok (some shining stars like the cucumber sandwiches, albeit a few duds like the dry cupcakes) and the holiday tea blend was delicious. However, at $120 a person I would not recommend this experience. Sidenote: Perhaps I'm the riff raff they'd like to keep out, but a mid-range sparkling wine would have been appreciated on the menu. The cheapest non-rose bubbles was Moet Chardon at $180... had to laugh at myself as I drank it with a sugar cookie pairing. read more

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I've been to several afternoon tea services at various resorts and hotels around the country (and at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC), and this was easily the most disappointing one I've had, mostly because of the incredibly steep price point ($120). It comes with 4 savory bites, but there's nothing particularly special or interesting or creative about those bites. I personally don't like asparagus in my cucumber sandwiches. The Christmas sweets were cute but sorely disappointing, again given the $120 price tag. One of the sweets is a sugar cookie, which is fair given it's a Christmas staple, but I think some of the other sweets should've made up for that one's simplicity. The rest of the sweets consisted of a cupcake, a cream puff, and chocolate mousse. There's no way these even remotely warranted a $120 price tag. On top of that, maybe it's just my preference, but I enjoy steeping my tea myself. I also prefer steeping loose tea rather than tea bags. However, they serve the tea pre-steeped. I like making my tea super bitter and dark and looking at the loose leaves. I was disappointed that they took this entire part of tea consumption out of my hands by serving tea kettles with only tea inside. The Christmas vibe in the lobby was cute, but there was very little else going on in terms of ambience. I believe they might've been playing live jazz, but it was only playing in the ballroom for the brunch patrons. We, afternoon tea folks, were only left with echoes of music traveling from the ballroom through to the opposite side of the lobby. Again, there's a thoughtlessness to the experience here. The service was excellent, but I told them it was my birthday and they didn't do anything special. In fact, one of the servers (I believe he was like a host/concierge working the lobby as a whole) offered the table next to me free champagne but didn't do that for me... lol so this leads me to believe this wasn't a great experience for a solo diner like myself. I would absolutely not recommend this afternoon tea. I went to the Willard Intercontinental, and it was a completely opposite experience. Theirs is easily one of the best afternoon tea experiences, and I really felt like the price tag was worth it there. read more

Atmosphere gorgeous. Staff well trained and attentive. A very lovely hotel with a rich history. Stay 'till 6 pm and you will see a champagne bottle being open with a sword/saber. A tradition of the hotel dating back to, I believe, the original owner's wife to entertain her friends. Tonight, they actually had a guest do it. They gave her a practice bottle in the back, I just happened to see that, and she performed the ceremony in the main lobby. The tea included 4 savory items--a cheddar cheese mini quiche and rolled turkey with cornbread and cranberries tea sandwich--those I liked; a cucumber/asparagus/cheese and salmon with caviar tea sandwiches--I've had better. The sweets were adorable and rich (too rich for me, but not my friend). The scones are well made and served with the traditional lemon curd, raspberry jam, and slotted cream (was too hard, must have been refrigerated too long?). They serve the wonderful French Dammann tea. My friend had his warm and I opted for iced tea that was delicious. They serve Sweet-n-low that I like w/my iced tea and is getting harder to find at restaurants. Because we stayed 'till 6 we were able to enjoy the champagne. All in all a lovely experience that is costly, but a nice Christmas treat. There is valet parking at a reduced price of $29.50 if you go to tea. read more

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What an experience! We were able to get to the hotel by 6pm for the sabrage ceremony! So fun! We also got some drinks and wrote letters to Santa! read more

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First time staying here in DC and it was a lovely stay. The staff here is phenomenal. We got an upgrade to a suite through the Marriott Nightly Upgrade Award. The hotel lobby is very nice and they have a great restaurant and bar. Like other reviews have mentioned, the nightly champagne saber at 6pm is cool to watch and you get a complimentary glass afterwards. The suite was very nice and the bed was comfortable. I loved they had premium toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers as well. Not sure if it's only on the weekend, but they had a singer playing the piano right outside the bar in the lobby. This St. Regis has a really nice complimentary breakfast for Marriott members who are Platinum and above, probably the best of the Marriott hotels we have stayed at. Looking forward to another opportunity to stay here again. read more

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What a lovely afternoon tea at the St. Regis, D.C.! Each pastry was unique, delicious, and beautifully presented. The jasmine tea complemented the treats perfectly, and it was such a delightful experience trying everything. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, and the hotel itself was stunning. A great place to have a girls day or to celebrate something special. read more

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Me and my wife visited The St. Regis DC for their afternoon tea on a Sunday noon. I would say reservation is recommended and the price tag for the Cherry Blossom afternoon tea is $119 per person. Just to set the right expectation. We were not expecting any mind-blowing desserts or cakes, but more so paying for the experience, the service, and of course, the beautiful photos. However, we felt like the overall experience wasn't quite impressive. Everyone is sitting right in the hotel lobby. Wasn't exactly the elegant and luxurious vibe we were expecting. While the hotel itself is elegant, classic and timeless charm, it was not the ambiance we want for afternoon tea. Service was okay. Our server was polite and checked in occasionally. However, My wife requested to sit in a different area at the start, and was told that section was closed. But like about 15 minutes later, another group was seated there. Not a big deal, but a bit confusing. Food, the cherry blossom tea was actually pretty good. I just really wish it was served much hotter vs it just being served only warm. The food/sandwiches/desserts was just average. Not bad, but don't feel like it is delicious either. Definitely not worth the $119 if you're evaluating just the food alone. Frankly speaking, if you break the cost down to 50% food and 50% experience (we took plenty of pretty pictures), it might not be that bad. But overall, it is definitely an experience once in a long, long while. read more

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My best friend and I had an amazing experience here. We arrived a bit early, but they kindly sat us down. We didn't wait long at all. The website had listed a specific menu that I guess was no longer available. We received the standard menu. The team handled my best friend's gluten allergy so well! We were impressed! They separated our food, and we both had the same experience. It's difficult to find things we can both enjoy with her allergy, so I really loved how she was included. The tea was phenomenal! We chose the house tea I believe. I enjoyed the food as well! Very filling and delicious. The dessert was also good! Highly recommend starting with the scones before transitioning to dessert. And yes, they had gf scones! I would definitely visit again. read more

I had a memorable staycation at The St. Regis DC. When you enter the hotel, you are met with a stunningly decorated Christmas tree and a beautiful lobby. This sets the mood for the holiday season. Unfortunately, there were a several missteps that prevented a five-star experience. CHECK-IN: There was a long line to checkin at 4pm. I didn't mind because it gave me a chance to walk around and explore the hotel. Upon checking in, our bags took more than 30 minutes to be brought to the room. I had to go down to the lobby to retrieve them myself since we needed to get ready for dinner reservations. ROOM: I didn't like the room. I booked a Deluxe room and was upgraded to an Astor room that supposedly came with a butler I never saw. The room faced the inside, overlooking the HVAC units; basically, no view. It had white marble tiling throughout the room and bathroom. It reminded me of a standard modern hotel room with white linens. I was expecting the glam drapery and beddings shown in the photos online. Some may consider this decor dated, but to me, it exudes traditional opulence with classic aesthetics. Only one bathrobe was provided for two people, and the texture was stiff/rough. The slippers provided tore on the first wear. The minibar was locked when I attempted to store leftovers from dinner. I had to request a refrigerator to be brought to the room. PARKING: Valet parking was just total confusion. I was told my car was ready. When we came outside, we had to wait another 10-15 minutes. Valet couldn't find my car, then I was brought the wrong car even though I gave them my ticket (twice). STAFF: I loved that the staff remembered me, some by name. It was a good balance of friendly and professional service. I loved the little touches such as gingerbread cookies at the concierge's desk, evening turn down service, a bottle of Voss water, and chocolates in the room. I was able to stay on my fitness journey using the small but adequate gym in the basement. FOOD & DRINKS: The evening champagne presentation in the lobby was amazing. I got to saber a champagne bottle under the tutelage of Nick, Director of Front Office. That was the highlight of my stay! I also had the afternoon tea (okay) in the lobby, brunch (okay) and dinner (wonderful) at Alhambra, which I'll review in depth separately. Overall, l had a good stay in spite of some shortcomings. I did not have the luxurious experience I expected for the price point. Alhambra Restaurant, the daily evening champagne, the staff, and the location did the heavy lifting. read more

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We were in DC for a wedding and had a wonderful stay at the St. Regis! First off you can't beat how beautiful and historic the hotel is. I also loved how close it was to walk to the White House (literally across the street). From the valet, to the front desk, to room service, everyone was super friendly. When we checked in we were told all about the history of the St Regis and how every day to mark the transition of day to night they saber a bottle of champagne in the lobby. The groom of the wedding we were with even got to saber the bottle the night before his wedding! It was so fun and I just love a fancy tradition. Afternoon Tea is my favorite meal ever so I knew I had to give their's a try. Admittedly this is probably one of the more expensive afternoon teas I've done, but it did not disappoint. We also learned that every St Regis has their own blend of tea. The St Regis blend here was freaking delicious. I was so disappointed when I couldn't get it at breakfast the next day. You can literally only get it through the Afternoon Tea service, such a bummer. I loved that the tea tray was Washington DC themed, just made for a unique touch. The room itself was lovely as well and the bed was super comfortable. Room service was great and while expensive, it did not disappoint. We had breakfast in the restaurant and also attended a cocktail party at the bar. I know the reviews seem to be mixed here, but my husband and I had a lovely experience each step of the way. I would certainly stay here again! read more

I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The location is great. The entrance and lobby are breathtaking. The hospitality exceeded my expectations. It is the definition of luxury. The rooms are beautiful. The concierge helped out with air and space museum tickets. I appreciated the evening champagne sabering ritual. My #1 hotel in Washington, DC. read more

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The St. Regis hotel is beautiful but the overall tea service was average. I adored the savory pastries (each of them were fantastic), but each of the sweets being offered were overly sweet and because there were so many more sweets than savory, it wasn't my favorite experience. As a side note, I wish they noted on the OpenTable reservation that the $89pp is before tax and tip. read more

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This review is for the afternoon tea. This was my first time doing afternoon tea but I had a great experience! We were celebrating a friends birthday and I made the reservation. I had requested a sign or something to acknowledge that we're celebrating a birthday and they brought out a small cake with my friends name written on the plate which was really sweet! Our waiter was so kind and friendly the whole time. All the food comes automatically, we just had to each pick the tea we wanted. I went with what the waiter recommended which was the st Regis signature blend black tea. It had hints of orange and floral scents to it. It was so delicious and really sweet which I preferred. For food we were first served the savory items. There was a smoked salmon, lobster bisque and strawberry rhubarb tart. Next they brought out all the pastries that are inspired by the First Ladies as well as scones and dips. Everything was so delicious, especially the scone and lemon cake. I do wish they had more savory items throughout our time there. I also wish they listed which First Lady inspired each pastry that was given. Overall it was an amazing experience and something I definitely want to do again! read more

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This review is solely on private events. Came here for a work party and the staff is wonderful, from the coat check to the bar and food bussers. The hor d'eurves were nice (chicken skewers, crab cake, mushroom arranchinis) and the salad (first course) was maybe the star of the night. It went downhill from there. I have never seen so many unfinished steaks on plates at an event and I'm not surprised, my mouth was sore from chewing halfway through. All steaks were medium-wells. If you were lucky, you had 1-2 bites dead center of the steak that were medium. The devil food cake was slightly dry but it was fine. It was topped with dehydrated berries of sorts and had a cranberry sauce. read more

It was a wonderful afternoon tea, the food really made the experience amazing! The tea was a white cherry blossom tea that had a very light and delicious flavor and our server was very kind and engaging. The scones were the best part! I do wish that we could have gotten them first since the end was a lot of sweets, but it was an overall great time! Recommend going here for a sweet special occasion! read more

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Afternoon tea experience wasn't too great! So we booked this reservation weeks in advance, excited to add the St. Regis Afternoon tea experience to our "repertoire" of gallivanting around the DC high end hotels. However, the customer service was unfortunately very inconsistent. Our main server was very inattentive towards us compared to the other surroundings tables, and seemed to avoid our table altogether towards the end of our experience. This may have stemmed from when my mom first arrived (on time), however 20 mins prior to my own late arrival, and the server told my mom that she could not serve her until I arrived, which is customary. However, the server then lied to my mom and said that she has up to an hour to an hour and half, to enjoy the experience. Typically, tea experiences are usually up to 2hrs, unless otherwise stated. My mom promptly corrected the server of this time discrepancy, and the server immediately backtracked on her words. Also, my mom overheard the same server tell another lady, who was already seated and who was also waiting for the rest of her party, "no worry...no rush, we'll serve everyone when they arrive". After I arrived, my mom then had to walk over to the reception desk (as our server was nowhere to be found) and asked someone if we could have a different seat as our seats by the window, near the revolving door, was very drafty, and the actual table between us was extremely large, therefore we were seated at an awkward distance from one another. Shortly there after, the afternoon tea hostess (?) approached my mom and actually started to fuss at my mom, exclaiming that she gave my mom a choice of where to sit in the beginning (btw, the 3 seats that were offered were all by a window, near the main door of the lobby). Additionally, my mom recently had shoulder surgery, so the cold draft aches her shoulder. Thankfully, another server and team member from reception desk graciously offered to rearrange our seating, so we could sit closer to one another and slightly away from the window. My mom also politely had a word with the hostess (?) regarding her approach, and surprisingly, the hostess now went out of her way to be cordial and even acknowledged her impropriety, which we truly appreciated. So St. Regis'...compared to other tea experiences in the area, was extremely lacking, as the some desserts were dry, the tea was served luke warm, and our server seemed low key passive aggressive. For $99/pp plus tax and additional cost for a glass of champagne, I unenthusiastically recommend this experience, however, I have feeling that our experience could have been exponentially better if we had a different server...and hopefully the afternoon tea staff learns to treat every patron with the same respect, attention, and courtesy. read more

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Have you had a chance to experience the Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at @stregisdc??? The Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea is available until June 1st (Sun - Wedn) so be sure to make a reservation now. You don't want to miss it. You're served with savory bites and then presented with desserts on a Cherry Blossom Tree. It's $109 per person but absolutely worth it. I was able to observe the saber champagne ceremony at 6 pm which was divine. read more

I'll accompany this with some pictures soon but I've had brunch here and it was one of the best experiences I've had. Drinks are fresh and given with love. Incredible staff and service but that's typical, especially with the pricing you'll pay. read more

We enjoyed staying at the St. Regis recently. Service in unparalleled and it's gorgeous. Rooms are spacious and clean. The lobby is gorgeous and bar is inviting! At 6 o'clock every night they have a champagne ceremony where they saber champagne to honor the changing of day tonight as per Mrs. Astor. This is a really cool ceremony to witness and be a part of. We enjoyed the bar we went each night we were there once for drinks the second time just for tea, and the service was great both times. We can't wait to return it was truly magical! read more

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Came back for a second visit and the quality of care and detail that the entire staff gave us was world class. This is our favorite place to stay in Washington DC. A five star shout out to the entire staff from the house driver to the doorman to Sara who checked us in! Thank you! read more

Overall: the experience was a 4/5. I loved the atmosphere of the hotel, which had lovely European style ceilings, and gold edgings everywhere. The seating was all unique furniture pieces. Since we were at a table of two, we were seated by the window on beautiful red couches and giant drapes. My one complaint is the table was extremely small, so much so that when the tower came out, we had to rearrange our teacups and plates. The view of the street was gorgeous and sunlight poured in from the windows. The doormen, concierge, and valet were all extremely courteous. Valet is $22 if you are having tea or visiting the restaurant or bar. The tea is $69 for the experience, prior to tax. It is a set menu. Food: 4/5. There were four mini sandwiches to start. The sandwiches were honestly extremely standard but it ranged in taste. The angus beef was extremely high quality, and the salmon sandwich was a tad salty for my taste. Desserts: 5/5. wow! These were incredible. The blueberry cheesecake was my favorite. Overall, a ton of attention to detail in regards to presentation of the desserts. Unfortunately, the White House made of white chocolate on our dessert tower had a bite taken out of it... even though the server said it was for decoration only. read more

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The St Regis High Tea gets a "wow" on all fronts. The service was impeccable - we were a party of 4 (2 young girls and moms). From beginning to end, the staff treated us like royalty! The food was whimsical & fun - and the tea options were plentiful and delicious. Add in some champagne and call it perfection! We were there for over 2 hours and had an absolutely wonderful time. A huge thanks to Nicholas & team for making this a truly memorable and fabulous experience!! read more

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I went for afternoon tea, there was a special cherry season menu. It's served in the hotel lobby and it's quite beautiful. The presentation was 5! The service was lovely and the quality top notch. Yes it is pricey but go for a special occasion. read more

This review is for the Afternoon Tea. I thought it was just ok...nothing spectacular, pretty average. The food was good; again not spectacular. My friends had the St. Regis special tea blend, which I think was the better choice than mine. I chose the Vert du Japon, which either was very light or not steeped enough. We enjoyed ourselves and were pleasantly surprised when at 6:00 pm they had a Champagne Saber ceremony and gave complimentary champagne to all the guests in the lobby. Had we known that, we would have skipped buying a bottle during the tea, which was incredibly overpriced! $140 for a bottle that probably cost $30. But we came for the experience. I just expected more for such an elegant hotel. I thought our recent tea at the Salamander far exceeded this one. Still fun though. read more

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Afternoon tea review only!! Recently went for afternoon tea (finally! one of the only teas in the area I haven't been to!!). It was a really good tea. Being right outside the White House, it is presidential themed and they have very impressive sculpted white chocolate White Houses topping the tiered tea serving plates (no, you can't eat it). That was a very cool touch & a great photo opp. When you enter, tea is served to the left at the low tables in the lobby. It is a lovely setting. The staff were great & very accommodating to both my friend's young daughter and our requests for additional tea, clotted cream, etc. Not stingy or tacking on charges like some places. Tea is $69 though, so you're paying for this fine service. If you're there until 5, the piano player starts playing. They did not have as large a selection of teas as some places but the black teas I tried were very good (earl grey; house blend). Savories are served first on their own plate, followed by the scones and sweets on the tiered stand. I prefer scones to be served first, warm, so that is probably my main complaint- no warm scones. You do get two scones each though which is nice. Everything was delicious. The tea sandwiches were really good & all a bit elevated from your normal tea sandwiches. The egg salad was served as a tart with crab on top. The smoked salmon was topped with caviar, etc. The desserts were also excellent- each was themed around a president & they explained each flavor to us. My favorite was the coconut cream puff that was the Ronald Reagan one, which pained me cause I hate Ronald Reagan a lot LOL. Just a really pleasant and delicious experience all around. Some tips- you have to make reservations way in advance. Parking is Valet only which is $22 (we had to call to ask this). There was plenty of street parking when I went on a Saturday, so that was the better option for me. They were also happy to split the check for us. read more

The hospitality is overwhelming at this hotel, and it was incredibly impressive. I traveled here for work and needless to say, it's the best place I've stayed in DC so far! The concierge and front desk team is helpful and kind, and the front doormen are courteous and fast! The turndown service was such a fun treat every night, I can't wait to come back! read more

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Had the opportunity to enjoy the Cherry Blossom tree. Great service, and the snacks were great. The savory items were delicious, and I enjoyed the sweets. I have tried several teas around DC and so far, this would be #2, with the Willard being #1 so far. Looking forward to trying the 4 Seasons next. read more

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