Charlotte, North Carolina is known as the Queen City so it is only fitting that The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge, a member of Starwood's Luxury Hotel Collection, serves afternoon tea fit for a queen. The Ballantyne, a resort hotel with a top-rate spa and championship golf course, offers a different type of tee-time for the public on Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's traditional afternoon tea delights with a local culinary twist.
Here are some of my reasons as to why you should have afternoon tea at the Ballantyne Hotel
1. It's fun to take a break in the afternoon and catch up with a friend
2. Tea is an antioxidant that is good for you
Served in the hotel's cozy lobby, this special reserved tea time at the Ballantyne is in a picturesque setting and was a highlight of my time spent at the hotel. The hotel features a variety of loose leaf teas from Harney & Sons.
3. Afternoon tea at the Ballantyne is very traditional tea service and they have a great combination of savory and sweets.
The Ballantyne’s creative culinary team pairs sandwiches, savory treats, and confectioneries to complement the tea selection. Signature menu items include black forest ham with local, cheddar cheese, sliced English cucumber with dill cream cheese and free range egg salad as well as sweets such as Chantilly swans, chocolate bonbons, and fruit tarts. My favorites were the sliced cucumber dill sandwiches and the scones, of course. Nothing is better than a freshly made scone with jam and clotted cream.
The menu is under the direction of the hotel's Gallery Restaurant and its distinguished chefs.
4. The Ballantyne Hotel also has theme-inspired teas.
Here are some of my reasons as to why you should have afternoon tea at the Ballantyne Hotel
1. It's fun to take a break in the afternoon and catch up with a friend
3. Afternoon tea at the Ballantyne is very traditional tea service and they have a great combination of savory and sweets.
The Ballantyne’s creative culinary team pairs sandwiches, savory treats, and confectioneries to complement the tea selection. Signature menu items include black forest ham with local, cheddar cheese, sliced English cucumber with dill cream cheese and free range egg salad as well as sweets such as Chantilly swans, chocolate bonbons, and fruit tarts. My favorites were the sliced cucumber dill sandwiches and the scones, of course. Nothing is better than a freshly made scone with jam and clotted cream.
4. The Ballantyne Hotel also has theme-inspired teas.
In addition to regular tea service, the hotel serves themed-inspired teas as well throughout the year. The annual Mother's Day tea is always a highlight. This summer, the hotel will host a summer-themed tea with a slight notch away from tradition. The Queen-City will celebrate Queen Elizabeth's birthday with a special tea.
Book the Ballantyne Hotel today from the Starwood Website.
And of family interest, the Ballantyne is close to uptown Charlotte and the Carowinds Amusement park.
Book the Ballantyne Hotel today from the Starwood Website.
And of family interest, the Ballantyne is close to uptown Charlotte and the Carowinds Amusement park.
Learn more about Charlotte, N.C at Charlottesgotalot.com.
If spending the night at this luxury hotel is not in your budget, the Ballantyne area offers several other accommodation options including a Staybridge Suites, which I also experienced with friends several years ago, an Aloft property, and the Courtyard by Marriott property.
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If spending the night at this luxury hotel is not in your budget, the Ballantyne area offers several other accommodation options including a Staybridge Suites, which I also experienced with friends several years ago, an Aloft property, and the Courtyard by Marriott property.
This post contains affiliate links.
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