31 May 2013
Afternoon Tea Picnic Hamper with champagne | £39.50 per person
Horse riding lesson | £75 per person
Available from 01 June 2013 – 30 September 2013
The Ampersand Hotel is inviting guests to celebrate summer in London with a luxury Afternoon Tea picnic package to enjoy in Hyde Park, just a stone’s throw away from the hotel. In addition to hampers brimming with delectable treats straight from The Drawing Rooms, the hotel’s patisserie lounge, guests can also enjoy a tour of the iconic park on horseback as part of the package.
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Set in the heart of South Kensington, The Ampersand Hotel boasts an enviable location on the doorstep of Hyde Park with easy access to the best that London has to offer. Pick up your pre-prepared hamper, which is easy to transport, and take a leisurely walk to the park along Exhibition Road. For a slice of rural tranquility, guests can spread out their luxury picnic blanket on the banks of the Serpentine Lake and enjoy al fresco dining in style with friends or family.
TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA
Upon opening the classic wicker picnic hamper, guests are treated to an Afternoon Tea created by Ji Sun Shin, The Ampersand Hotel’s talented pastry chef. Relish savoury tartines, homemade scones with jam & clotted cream and a selection of delicious sweet pastries including chocolate brownie with peanut butter ganache, victoria sponge cake and English breakfast tea chocolate bonbons. Toast the summer excursion with a refreshing glass of ice tea and celebrate with a glass of champagne, all included within the hamper.
Unique touches included within the hamper enhance this quintessentially British picnic experience, such as the selection of books from The Ampersand Hotel’s library. As part of the package guests can then choose to enjoy a horse-riding lesson in Hyde park; a pastime that’s seen a surge in popularity thanks to the success of the British equestrian team at the 2012 Olympics.
CONNECTING YOU TO THE BEST OF SOUTH KENSINGTON
The Ampersand Hotel’s unique concept is inspired by both the capital’s world-famous cultural district and the iconic ampersand symbol, to illustrate the hotel’s role in connecting its guests to the best of South Kensington.
It’s design has been inspired by the surrounding world-famous museums of Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert, as well as the Royal Albert Hall, all devoted to botany, music, geometry, ornithology and astronomy. These 5 themes are intricately incorporated throughout The Ampersand Hotel.
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PICNIC HAMPER TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Available from 01 June 2013 to 30 September 2013
2. Available to guests of The Ampersand Hotel and non residents
3. The Afternoon Tea menu is subject to change
4. Price per person: Afternoon Tea picnic hamper with Ice Tea and half a bottle of Moet Chandon Champagne £39.50. If you would like to include a 1 hour semi private horse-riding lesson (up to 10 people in lesson), there will be an additional charge of £75 per person. A pre-payment for the total amount should be paid to The Ampersand Hotel once the booking is made
5. Terms & Conditions and a Third party form should be fulfilled and signed to guarantee the booking
6. Horse riding lessons are in partnership with Hyde Park Stables. For more information please visit: http://www.hydeparkstables.com/
7. Horse riding lessons are subject to availability. The Ampersand Hotel will send confirmation to the guests 24 hours after the booking has been made
8. Packages are available Monday to Sunday, from 14.30 – 17.30
9. 48 hours notice is required when booking a picnic hamper
10. Hamper, books & blanket must be returned. Unreturned baskets are subject to a £75 charge
11. If weather conditions are not ideal for an outdoor experience, guests are welcome to enjoy the Classic Afternoon Tea in The Drawing rooms subject to availability. Alternatively, guests can change the date of their picnic experience if The Ampersand Hotel is informed in writing at least 48 hours prior to the experience
12. If cancellations are made less than 48 hours prior to the experience, The Ampersand will be unable to refund the pre-payment
13. Picnic package requires a minimum booking of 2 guests. The Ampersand Hotel accepts groups up to 6 guests subject to availability
14. Rates are inclusive of VAT at 20% and are quoted per person
15. Rates exclude service charge of 12.5% for Food & Beverage
THE AMPERSAND HOTEL
Built in 1888, The Ampersand Hotel is one of London’s original Victorian boutique hotels and offers 111 destination bedrooms.
Afternoon Tea is served daily in The Drawing Rooms. Set on the ground floor of the hotel, The Drawing Rooms reflects Albertopolis, the cultural quarter of South Kensington, boasting a beautiful patisserie lounge where both hotel guests and local residents can enjoy artisanal, premium coffee complimented by sweet & savoury pastries to be enjoyed in the romantic setting of over-sized armchairs and hand woven rugs.
The Ampersand Hotel is an independent hotel and part of Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldTM, a collection of over 500 hotels in more than 70 countries.
Superior rooms start from £204 (inclusive of VAT) per room per night. Balconied suites start from £426 (inclusive of VAT).
The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, South Kensington, SW7 3ER
Visit www.ampersandhotel.com Telephone 020 7589 5895 Fax 020 7589 5511
E-mail stay@ampersandhotel.com
Directions By Air
London Heathrow is the city’s main airport and is 15 miles from the hotel. London Gatwick is 30 miles from the hotel and The Gatwick Express takes 30 minutes into London Victoria Station, approximately a 10 minute transfer from the hotel. London is also served by London City, Luton and Stansted Airports.
By Train
The nearest underground station is South Kensington on the Circle and District line and Piccadilly line and only a 1 minute walk away from the hotel. London is well served by the national rail system including the new express Eurostar service to Paris and Brussels via St Pancras International.
The Ampersand Hotel was named runner-up in the ‘Best New Boutique Hotel in the World’ category at The 2012 Boutique Hotel Awards and was named one of the world’s best new hotels in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Hot List.
