I was given a voucher for Afternoon Tea for two as a Christmas present. The hotel is quite stunning, not only from the outside but also inside. Very impressed with the refurbishment. Afternoon tea is served in the smaller of the two corner rooms on the ground floor. But the size of the room is just right - great for that special meal. There is a choice of approx 15 different teas and 5 different coffees to choose from.These can be changed so you have the option to try different ones. The tea was served on a 4 tier silver carrier; 12 finger sandwiches of fantastic filling, some traditional and some modern, a warm fruit scone with clotted cream and 4 different fantastic cakes, all of which were scrimmy. The added bonus is that if you can't eat all the cakes, they put them in a box for you to take out and have later. great eh! The whole experience was not rushed and service was wonderful. Thank you Sabhir and his team for looking after us so well.
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8 February 2012
Dear Guest
Thank you for taking the time to write such a fantastic review following your recent afternoon tea with us.
I’m delighted you enjoyed yourself throughout and appreciated the selection of teas and treats on offer.
It’s great to read also that you liked the interior of the building. Cedar Court Hotels took great pride in refurbishing the former North Eastern Railway HQ and with a lot of hard work and TLC, this Grade 2 listed building has indeed been restored to its former glory.
On behalf of myself and the rest of the team at The Grand, we look forward to welcoming you back to us in the future.
Best Wishes
Graeme Clark
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