664624 Wed Nov 04 07:31:10 -0800 2009 8 18 Manhattan 0 5154715 which upscale hotel has the best afternoon tea. i want to take my mother in law. we are staying at the essex house and they offer one. thanks Wed Nov 04 07:31:10 -0800 2009 11827 woofer 1 5154843 Check with the Plaza to see if they still do this...it is great. Also, the four seasons hotel and maybe the Peninsula. All in your area. Wed Nov 04 08:08:30 -0800 2009 5154715 134710 taboo 2 5154937 I've done this at the St. Regis, and it was lovely. the quality of the food and the tea was very good. Wed Nov 04 08:33:13 -0800 2009 5154843 17095 twiggles 3 5155620 Ditto for the St. Regis. and there was live music. ;) Wed Nov 04 11:33:13 -0800 2009 5154937 52499 ChefJune 2 5154953 There doesn't seem to be anything going on in the Plaza's Palm Court at the moment, they're waiting for a new chef. Wed Nov 04 08:37:45 -0800 2009 5154843 66022 bronwen 1 5155428 the ritz! cupcake tea! http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/CentralPark/Reservations/Packages/Detail/cupcake_tea_in_the_star_lounge.htm There is also a HOLIDAY tea Wed Nov 04 10:37:23 -0800 2009 5154715 1103202 smokeandapancake 2 5155516 that looks very cute but i think she will enjoy something a little more traditional. i'm thinking the pierre or the st. regis. Wed Nov 04 10:57:52 -0800 2009 5155428 11827 woofer 1 5155645 Another wonderful option is Lady Mendl's Tea Room at the Inn at Irving Place - you have to reserve, and it's elegant and lovely! Very feminine - I wouldn't necessarily suggest for a mixed group! But for ladies? Wonderful and special. http://www.innatirving.com/default.aspx?pg=dining-mendls&rp=home Wed Nov 04 11:42:35 -0800 2009 5154715 24515 sadie 1 5155677 Lady Mendl's Tea Salon at the Inn at Irving Place does a nice job with their five course afternoon tea. It has a bit of an early 19th century atmosphere & makes you feel as though you've gone back in time. Wed Nov 04 11:49:00 -0800 2009 5154715 247306 ljeanne