LONDON, ENGLAND --
Roll out the red carpet this summer and join The athenaeum as they celebrate the Queen’s Royal Jubilee. With so many exciting things going on throughout London in 2012—including a Shakespeare festival, street fairs, concerts, art exhibits and more— The athenaeum offers a front-row seat to the festivities, with its perfect location on Piccadilly opposite the Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace.
We’ve developed a round-up of Jubilee-inspired offers at The athenaeum to keep you on top of all the fun:
CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE WITH A JEWEL OF AN OFFER
To celebrate the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, London’s family-owned five-star athenaeum invites guests to enjoy the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee room promotion. Now until June 6, 2012, guests who book two nights in a deluxe guest room for £299 (approximately $480) receive a third night for only £60 (approximately $96). The Jubilee Package, third night for £60 is also available on the hotel’s Superior rooms as well. Those rates start at £220 (approximately $357). Preferential rates for hotel suites are also available. As always, guests at The athenaeum enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks and coffee from the mini-bar, free Wi-Fi, and kids under 12 eat free when dining with an adult. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee promotion is subject to availability; black-out dates may apply. For reservations, click here or phone 1-800-335-3300.
AFTERNOON-TEA PICNIC HAMPERS ESPECIALLY DESIGNED IN CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE
Guests staying at the athenaeum this summer will be at the heart of one of the largest street parties in London, taking place on Piccadilly. The hotel’s pastry chefs have designed special afternoon tea picnic hampers for guests to order. It’s stocked with a selection of traditional finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones (served with Regents Park honey and homemade raspberry jam), lemon meringue and slices of Victoria Sponge cake, in homage to the only other English monarch who has reigned for 60 years. Carry this beautifully packaged and hand-delivered tea hamper to “The Big Jubilee Lunch” or enjoy a picnic in one of the three surrounding Royal Parks.
ROYAL TEA
The athenaeumʼs head chef and his team have produced an afternoon tea menu that is fit for a Queen. Treats on offer include a selection of traditional English finger sandwiches along with a special Coronation chicken and cucumber sandwich, freshly baked scones and toasted crumpets all served with Regents Park honey and rich Devonshire clotted cream. Cakes include a Victoria Sponge, a selection of jubilee cupcakes and red, white and blue macaroons.
The athenaeumʼs Royal Tea is priced at £35 (approximately $57) per person and includes a glass of bubbly
There are 3 sittings for tea: 12:30pm, 3pm and 5:30pm daily. Reservations can be made by calling 020 7499 3464
The athenaeum has received a Top London Afternoon Tea 2010 Award of Excellence from The Tea Guild.
The athenaeum, London
Located in fashionable Mayfair, just steps from Buckingham Palace and the best shopping in London, The athenaeum is a family-owned and family-friendly five-star hotel known for its exterior vertical garden wall and the Apartments at The athenaeum. Recently redecorated and redesigned, the 18 one-bedroom apartments are ideal for business travelers and families, offering overnight and long-term guests the space, convenience and privacy of their own home along with all the five-star amenities of the hotel. The athenaeum also features the new athenaeum Spa; the Restaurant; the Garden Room, home to an award-winning afternoon tea; and the Whisky Bar, which offers the most extensive selection of whiskies in London and a full-time whisky sommelier. Other hotel highlights include complimentary Wi-Fi, babysitting, minibar snacks and meals for children. www.athenaeumhotel.com or info@athenaeumhotel.com 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ, Tel: 011-4420 7499 3464
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