Cover The Ritzy Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur in time for Mother's Day 2024

From St. Regis Kuala Lumpur to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, here are the best spots for high tea with mum this Mother’s Day

As author Henry James once aptly said, “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” This Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat the leading lady in your life or any other beloved mother figure to a more-than-agreeable afternoon of tea and scones at the most luxurious hotels in town. This month, the Klang Valley’s most luxurious hotels have pulled out all the stops to help make Mother’s Day as memorable as ever, with high tea spreads that are sure to delight. 

From The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur to Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, here are the best spots for high tea with mum this May.

See also: Mother’s Day 2024: The best dining experiences and buffets in Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

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Above Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Mother's Day Absolue Afternoon Tea

Beauty lovers, this one’s for you. Available from now till May 31, 2024 at the Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Mother’s Day Absolue Afternoon Tea is presented in collaboration with Lancôme. This luxurious Rose-infused afternoon tea experience features mouthwatering delights like the raspberry rose Ispahan, Boston Lobster Croquette with Trout Caviar, maple glazed vanilla scone, and dehydrated strawberry and white chocolate scones. This Mother’s Day treat includes an exclusive complimentary Lancome gift set and a voucher for the Cryo Sculptor service at a Lancôme boutique. 

Price: RM220 for two

Call +603 2786 2378 or email dining.kl@shangri-la.com for reservations

Hilton Kuala Lumpur

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Above Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s To Mum with Love High Tea Set

Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s To Mum with Love High Tea Set is available throughout May. Tasty savouries in the selection include Focaccia with baby heirloom tomatoes, Langkawi Mozzarella cheese and Basil Oil, Smoked Salmon open-faced rye sandwiches with dill cream cheese and cucumber pickle, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, and local-grown mushroom quiches. A selection of plain or cranberry scones is served with cream and hibiscus marmalade, complemented with delicious desserts like yuzu chouquettes, strawberry tarts and more. 

Also, ask about the Parent’s Ultimate Pampering High Tea Set and Spa Day offer, available from now till June 30, 2024. It includes a premium selection of sweet and savoury high tea delights and a 60-minute Regenerate massage for two at The Spa.

Price: RM128 nett per person (including coffee, tea or Blooming Flower Tea)

Call +603 2264 2264 or email Hiltonkualalumpur_FB@hilton.com for reservations

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

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Above The Mother's Day themed afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

What better way to treat your mother this May than with an indulgence of the legendary Ritzy Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur? The Mother’s Day edition of this glitzy high tea set includes tasty finger sandwiches, quiches, cakes, desserts and tea served up in the luxurious decadence of the Lobby Lounge on Level 1 from May 11 to 12 between 12pm to 6pm. 

Price: RM180++ for two (RM198++ for takeaway box, delivery or self-pick up)

WhatsApp or call +60 18 623 0036 or email dining@ritzcarltonkl.com for reservations

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Fancy a beautiful orchid this Mother’s Day? Afternoon tea at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur brings together old-world grandeur with delicious culinary delights as the Majestic Afternoon Tea is served at the Colonial Cafe, the Drawing Room, The Writers’ Room or the Orchid Conservatory between 3pm to 6pm daily. From 11 to 12 May, each mother will receive a radiant Phalaenopsis orchid from the hotel’s Orchid Conservatory, symbolising the enduring beauty of motherhood.⁠

Price: RM88++ per person at the Colonial Cafe (RM108++ at The Drawing Room and The Writers’ Room, and RM138++ at the Orchid Conservatory)

WhatsApp +6018 623 0126 or email guestservices@majestickl.com⁠ for reservations

Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill Kuala Lumpur

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Photo 1 of 2 Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Kuala Lumpur
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Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Kuala Lumpur
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Kuala Lumpur

Available on weekdays only from 3pm to 6pm, the new Afternoon Tea at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Kuala Lumpur promises a properly pampering British high tea experience, featuring an interactive tea trolley experience and bite-sized creations like miniature beef wellingtons, lobster rolls, 64 per cent Manjari chocolate tarts, Italian mille-feuille and more inspired by the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. 

For Mother’s Day weekend only, this Afternoon Tea experience will be available on 12 May from 3pm to 6pm. Mothers will also receive an exclusive Sunway MediSpa voucher worth RM300 for a well-deserved pampering session.

Price: RM169.00+ for two or RM299.00+ for four (RM99.00+ for each additional person with the purchase of an Afternoon Tea set)

St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s latest afternoon tea offering at The Drawing Room is sure to delight both mother and child. Presented in collaboration with premium French children’s brand Atelier Choux Paris and Happikiddo, the high tea offers a pastel-perfect selection of savouries and desserts that include a pistachio dome tart, hot air balloon cake and more that are available from now till June 21.

Price: RM178 nett per adults and RM108 nett per child aged six to 12 years old.  

Call +603 2727 6696 or email dining.kualalumpur@stregis.com for reservations

JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Photo 1 of 3 The Mother's Day New Yorker Afternoon Tea at The Alchemy
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Photo 3 of 3 The Mother's Day New Yorker Afternoon Tea at The Alchemy

Ready to take a bite out of The Big Apple? Available at The Alchemy, the New Yorker Afternoon Tea experience gets its own Mother’s Day edition, where the Queen of the house dines at 50 per cent off on 11 to 12 May between 3pm to 6pm. 

Price: RM80++ per person  

WhatsApp or call +60 18 623 0891 for reservations

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

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Above Petit Chérie Afternoon Tea

Presented in partnership with Goutal Paris, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara unveiled its exclusive Petit Chérie Afternoon Tea, available at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories daily from now till May 31 from 2pm to 5pm. The Petit Chérie Afternoon Tea set features a selection of pastries, cakes, and desserts infused with the essence of rose and pear, drawing inspiration from Goutal Paris’ Petit Chérie fragrances. Pair these delectable treats with endless servings of Illy coffee and Dilmah tea or opt for a specially crafted Divine Rose cocktail and Ginger Rose Fizz mocktail to sip on something cool in between.

Price: RM168+ for two on weekdays (RM198+ on weekends), inclusive of a Goutal Paris gift bag worth RM150 while stocks last

Call or WhatsApp +6017 511 7725 or email HA123-FB@Sofitel.com for reservations

Amari Kuala Lumpur

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Amari Kuala Lumpur
Above the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea set at Amari Kuala Lumpur’s Cascade
Amari Kuala Lumpur

Prepare for an East-meets-West explosion of flavour with your Mum with the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea set at Amari Kuala Lumpur’s Cascade at Lobby Level. Available from May 10 to 12 from 3pm to 9pm, the high tea set includes a longan rose cake and mango custard tart along with classic flavours like the chocolate tiramisu as well as orange poppy seed cakes. Savouries are as delicious as they are decadent, featuring thick smoked salmon rolls with cream cheese, a mango prawn salad baguette, Thai grilled chicken mantau buns and more. 

Price: RM120+ for two (including coffee or tea)

WhatsApp +6014 330 5652 or email foodandbeverage.kualalumpur@amari.com for reservations

EQ Kuala Lumpur

The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Buffet at Bottega, EQ Kuala Lumpur, is sure to impress, from a chocolate fountain with fruits and marshmallows to prawn, quail egg and avocado bagels and seafood quiches. Elevate this chic afternoon ritual into a hearty and hefty affair with an array of unlimited savoury bites and sophisticated desserts accompanied by a Pinterest-worthy mocktail or classic cocktail on the house.   

Price: RM158+ per person, including a complimentary choice of mocktail or cocktail as well as a flower for mothers (RM68+ per child aged six to 12 years old)

WhatsApp +603 2789 7839 or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com for reservations

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

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Above The Mother’s Day Hidden Gems Afternoon High Tea Set at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur’s OneSixFive Lounge

The exquisite Mother’s Day Hidden Gems Afternoon High Tea Set at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur’s OneSixFive Lounge is a treasure trove of delights. Served amidst a serene backdrop of the hotel’s Koi Garden and cascading waterfall, the Hidden Gems Afternoon Tea set features occasion-exclusive pastries like the Swan Cheese Tart, Double Chocolate Heart, Yuzu Coffee Doll’s Hat and Cherry Pistachio Daisy.

Price: RM288+ per set for three (mothers eat for free) for True Devotion Hidden Gems High Tea from 11 to 12 May | RM268+ per set for three for Unconditional Love Hidden Gems High Tea from 6 to 10 May

Call +6016 202 4623 or email: fnb.admin@ickualalumpur.com.my for reservations

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Tania Jayatilaka
Digital Editor, Tatler Malaysia
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.