Sweets and Honey for Your Little Queen Bee at The Mayflower(R) Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - May 12, 2011) - Tea Time takes on a new meaning at The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel. The hotel is hosting an afternoon tea time and a unique "Tiara Tea" series to help support needy families in the Washington, DC area with essential items and raise awareness of a time honored tradition.

As home to Café Promenade, The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel celebrates the timeless grandeur of exquisite cuisine with a traditional afternoon tea from 3 to 5 p.m., daily. Utilizing "tea time" to focus on the needs of families with young children, The Mayflower® Renaissance, one of the premier luxury hotels in Washington, DC, invites locals and visitors to break for afternoon tea and join in the effort to help provide baby gear, clothing and other items required for children ages 0-6. Partnering with BabyLove DC, a charity dedicated to helping needy families in the metropolitan area by collecting and redistributing children's items, The Mayflower® Renaissance not only supports the program financially, but also serves as a collection point for donations. More information concerning BabyLove DC may be found at BabyLovedc.org.

Also striving to introduce children to the afternoon tea tradition, this Washington, DC restaurant's schedule includes a special "Tiara Tea" every third Saturday of the month and all children attending receive their own tiara. Young "queen bees" can enjoy delightful sweets, tiny sandwiches and Mighty Leaf Tea in the mural filled Café Promenade and experience a time honored tradition fit for a queen.

In addition to afternoon tea at one of the most historic hotels in Washington, DC near the White House and other national monuments, guests at this prestigious hotel have the honor of enjoying the comfort and grandeur of opulent guest rooms and hotel suites near Dupont Circle. Featuring stunning city views and luxurious amenities such as marble bathrooms with Aveda products, room service, a mini-bar, high-speed Internet access and pay-per-view movie options, The Mayflower® Renaissance is a choice destination hotel whether traveling for business or pleasure.

About The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
A member of Historic Hotels of America, The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC hotel opened in 1925, and was labeled Washington, DC's "Second Best Address" by former President Harry S. Truman. Offering elegant banquet and meeting rooms in Washington, DC, the hotel's Grand Ballroom has served as the backdrop for many Presidential Inaugural Balls and its 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art event space offers a distinguished location whether hosting business or social affairs.

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