The Jefferson
| 1200 16th St. NW Washington D.C. 20036 Tel. 202 347 2200 |
The Jefferson of Washington D.C. debuted in the nation's capital in 1923 under the stewardship of Edward
Bennett Williams, a devoted admirer of Thomas Jefferson. It later became a hotel in 1955. Guests find
themselves just four blocks from the White House. The hotel's impressive architecture and interior design
make a well-appointed blend of sophistication and warmth. The hotel is also home to a collection of American
arts, including original documents signed by Thomas Jefferson himself.
The Lounge, where they serve afternoon tea, is decorated with original caricature prints from the 1700s.
Being seated in your own cubicle provides much privacy. One thing I learned here was to stay off your cell
phone before you order. Out of respect to their customers, they will not approach you until you are finished
with your conversation. Finally, the polite server took my order. The staff's constant smile helped me forget I
was alone. Minutes later, the tea arrived in a silver pot. This was then followed by the tea sandwiches and the
sweets on a silver-tiered display. Everything was pretty normal until the powdered sugar-topped scones arrived
at my table. I picked one of the two large scones, only to realize how extremely hot they were. Never in my
years of having afternoon tea did I try such scones... they were so delicious, too! I would have to say that
these were definitely the best by far in the world. You could come here regularly just for scones and tea. That
is how good they really are. I would definitely come back for these scones.
Tea is served daily. Call for reservations.
Bennett Williams, a devoted admirer of Thomas Jefferson. It later became a hotel in 1955. Guests find
themselves just four blocks from the White House. The hotel's impressive architecture and interior design
make a well-appointed blend of sophistication and warmth. The hotel is also home to a collection of American
arts, including original documents signed by Thomas Jefferson himself.
The Lounge, where they serve afternoon tea, is decorated with original caricature prints from the 1700s.
Being seated in your own cubicle provides much privacy. One thing I learned here was to stay off your cell
phone before you order. Out of respect to their customers, they will not approach you until you are finished
with your conversation. Finally, the polite server took my order. The staff's constant smile helped me forget I
was alone. Minutes later, the tea arrived in a silver pot. This was then followed by the tea sandwiches and the
sweets on a silver-tiered display. Everything was pretty normal until the powdered sugar-topped scones arrived
at my table. I picked one of the two large scones, only to realize how extremely hot they were. Never in my
years of having afternoon tea did I try such scones... they were so delicious, too! I would have to say that
these were definitely the best by far in the world. You could come here regularly just for scones and tea. That
is how good they really are. I would definitely come back for these scones.
Tea is served daily. Call for reservations.
