Comments on: Destination Tea: The Ballantyne Hotel https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel The U.S. Afternoon Tea Directory Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:15:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: DestinationTea https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014137 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:49:56 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014137 In reply to Ginger.

Ginger, thank you for letting us know about your experience at The Ballantyne. You are not the only one to say so, which is unfortunate because it is a lovely setting for afternoon tea. Thanks too for the support, honesty can be unkind, which is never our intent.

]]> By: DestinationTea https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014136 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:48:52 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014136 In reply to Rose Lawrence.

Rose, thank you for your reply. We are always interested to hear others’ reviews of afternoon tea venues because we often are asked to make recommendations. We were hoping our experience was a one-off. It’s a challenge to write an honest and kind review at times, so thank you for your encouragement!

]]> By: DestinationTea https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014135 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:47:09 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014135 In reply to Marie.

It is an elegant environment, Marie, thank you for commenting!

]]> By: DestinationTea https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014134 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:45:36 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014134 In reply to Britton.

Britton, thank you for reading! I appreciate your encouragement – I do not write critical reviews with any joy. I just learned something new on your blog: Shoshin (beginner’s mind) is the Buddhist idea to just begin with an open mind and heart. Beautiful, and something that helps overcome fear. Thank you, I will look forward to reading more of your posts!

]]> By: Ginger https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014132 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:46:21 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014132 I am local and have had tea pre-Covid at The Ballantyne Hotel. My experience was very similar to yours. So my best guess is that’s just how they do things there. I’m glad you gave an honest review.

]]> By: Rose Lawrence https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014130 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 23:12:43 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014130 We have tried this location for afternoon tea twice, both with similar results to your experience. Both times were pre-Covid, so that wasn’t a consideration. Food was beautiful but sub-par quality & taste, service negligible, and rushed experience. Thank you for your gracious but honest comments in your reviews.

]]> By: Marie https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014119 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:38:23 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014119 I love the whole vibe The Ballantyne Hotel projects. This destination for us tea lovers certainly created an upscale environment for good friends & families to sit and converse, while enjoying all of The Ballantyne’s offerings. I look forward to attending afternoon tea here when in the area. Fabulous post Angela!

]]> By: Britton https://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-ballantyne-hotel/#comment-2014118 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:23:32 +0000 https://destinationtea.com/?p=1018829#comment-2014118 I’m impressed that you called this experience as you saw it. A 45 minute wait, and bread sitting out long enough to begin to stale?? Not what I expect for $64. Or any price, really. You have showcased so many great places, that for this icon to fail so resoundingly is their issue, not yours. Good for you that you let us know what happen s.

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