Hotel Tea Service in Washington, D.C.
4 verified hotel tea service venues across 1 city in Washington, D.C. ($$$$–$$$$): Washington. The grand tradition: afternoon tea in hotel lounges and lobbies, usually the most formal (and most photographed) seating in town. Reservations essentially mandatory.
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Afternoon Tea at Seasons (Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC)
$$$$Georgetown · Washington
Weekend afternoon tea in the Seasons restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, long a favorite of DC Anglophiles for its proper, London-style service. Seasonal menus feature elevated savories such as duck foie gras terrine, poached lobster, and wagyu beef alongside scones and pastry courses. The hotel's spring 2026 cherry blossom tea was priced at $125 per adult.

Afternoon Tea at The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
$$$$Downtown / 16th Street · Washington
Grand hotel afternoon tea two blocks from the White House, served Thursday through Sunday afternoons in the St. Regis lobby. In 2026 the hotel marked its 100th anniversary with a special Anniversary Tea inspired by its 1926 opening, featuring Dammann Freres teas, classic scones, and indulgences such as caviar, lobster, and opera cake, priced at $119 per person.

Afternoon Tea at The Willard InterContinental
$$$$Downtown / Penn Quarter · Washington
Washington's most storied hotel tea, served in the Willard's Peacock Alley (Friday-Sunday) and Willard Tea Room (Wednesday-Sunday) with seatings at noon and 2:30 PM. The service pairs savory finger sandwiches, pastries, and the hotel's famous freshly baked scones with premium loose-leaf teas from J'enwey Tea Company, accompanied by live harp music. In-suite tea service and to-go orders are also offered.

Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
$$$$Penn Quarter / Old Post Office · Washington
Afternoon tea in the soaring clock-tower atrium of the historic Old Post Office Pavilion, home of the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC. The Peacock Alley service is offered Thursday through Sunday at $120 per person with champagne upgrades available, set against peacock-feather wallpaper, the building's original 1901 terracotta floors, and live harp music.
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