The Hermitage Hotel

"The stately Hermitage Hotel is Nashville’s best bet for an elegant tea service downtown. Marble staircases and ornate high ceilings set the scene for a formal and festive afternoon tea served on the bright and window-filled veranda every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m for $95 per person. Tiered trays of tea sandwiches and pastries are accompanied by pots of loose-leaf tea and complementary glass of bubbles (and free valet parking)." - Ellen Fort

"Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and occupies a striking Beaux-Arts building." - Nicole Kliest

"Opened in 1910, the Hermitage Hotel is Nashville's Grande Dame, located downtown just across from the Tennessee State Capitol. The beaux-arts structure was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2020, after which it underwent a two-year restoration. Food and beverage are overseen by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten; choose from the signature restaurant Drusie & Darr, known for its extensive bourbon collection, and the all-day café and wine bar, the Pink Hermit. In 2023, the Hermitage was a top-five finalist in the World's Best Awards." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Opened in 1910, this historic hotel offers a luxurious stay with a world-class bar and an on-site restaurant by renowned chef Jean-Georges." - Delia Jo

"The Hermitage Hotel will close out its Yellow Rose Tea service this weekend. The ceremony, which celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment and The Hermitage’s role as the epicenter of an embattled mix of pro- and anti-suffragists, includes tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries inspired by the Suffragist Cookbook, tea, a commemorative keepsake, and a yellow rose. Service is available this Sunday at 2 p.m. and is $95 for adults and $45 for children 10 and under. Reservations can be made here." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones