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ROYAL AFTERNOON TEA AT THE WELLINGTON LOUNGE, INTERCONTINENTAL PARK LANE

10/05/2019

The Intercontinental Park Lane is fast becoming one of my favourite places to have Afternoon Tea. The hotel might not be as iconic as some on Park Lane but there is so much history behind its spot at number 145 because the hotel is the former childhood home of Her Majesty the Queen. I love its elegance and classic style and the Wellington Lounge is so serene and warm against the back drop of soothing live piano, it makes for…

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My name is Helen and I am owner and creator of the blog London meets Paris blogging on all things London and Paris, where to stay, eat and what to do as well as a lifestyle section including beauty and recipes. My passion is the city of Paris and I hope through my blog I can bring a bit of Parisian chic and glamour and a little bit of magic from the city to you.I'm a keen baker and cook sharing my recipes through this blog as well as restaurant and hotel reviews.

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