August Bank Holiday brings a rare opportunity for parents to take advantage of The Dorchester�s seasonal �Family Time� package, which includes a complimentary children�s room over certain holiday periods, priced from just �335.

With many Londoners leaving town, bank holiday weekends offer the perfect time to enjoy a relaxed family city break closer to home without the stress of long distance travel. Guests can enjoy horse riding, boating, tennis and picnics in Hyde Park or visit London�s many family attractions close by. Children will love seasonal events such as the English National Ballet�s production of Angelina Ballerina�s Big Audition taking place in Holland Park until 30 August 2009.

�Family Time� includes a Superior Double Room from �335 with a complimentary interconnecting or adjoining room for two children under 16 years of age, a bottle of champagne for parents and a edible paint palette for children. Valid from 19 August until 6 September 2009, rates are exclusive of VAT and subject to availability. To make a reservation, please contact The Dorchester on + 44 (0) 20 7319 7102 or email reservations@thedorchester.com. Other �Family Time� availability periods include half term, Christmas and Easter � this can vary, please check website for details, www.thedorchester.com

Families can also enjoy a calendar of children�s teas performed by English National Ballet on The Promenade at The Dorchester. October half-term will see The Promenade transformed into a Mad Hatter�s Tea Party where children can enjoy a delicious tea amongst their favourite Alice in Wonderland characters (26 October � 1 November 2009), while next Easter The Promenade will be putting on an Enchanted Tea (6-9 April 2010).

The Mad Hatter�s Tea Party will be served on The Promenade at The Dorchester from 26 October to 1 November 2009 at two sittings, 2.15pm and 4.45pm, and is priced at �47.50 per adult including a glass of Champagne and �30.00 per child. (Prices are inclusive of VAT and exclusive of service charge at 12.5%) For every Mad Hatter�s Tea that is ordered �1 will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

For reservations, please telephone The Dorchester on +44 (0)20 7629 8888 or email restaurants@thedorchester.com

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Notes to editors:

The Dorchester, the iconic London flagship of The Dorchester Collection, is situated at the heart of London's Mayfair on Park Lane, with rooms and suites affording expansive views of Hyde Park. Take advantage of the exquisite new Dorchester Spa and �Spatisserie�. A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill. China Tang offers traditional Cantonese cuisine, while two Michelin star Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is one of London's finest dining experiences. Babysitting can be arranged on request.

For further information on The Dorchester, please contact: Rosanna Crawley Head of Communications Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA Tel: +44 (0) 20 7319 7062 rcrawley@thedorchester.com www.thedorchester.com www.dorchestercollection.com