Mandarin Oriental Tea Lounge

Make a reservation! This hidden gem can get packed on weekend afternoons. I usually pair my traditional afternoon tea with a morning spa experience — talk about relaxation! The scones are to die for and the savory tea sandwiches are eclectically delicious. The view isn’t that bad either ;) I tend to skip out on the sweets and double-​up on the savory… but definitely worth a try if you’re into that.

At first glance, the most impressive thing at the Tea Lounge is the view. You just cannot beat the view at this establishment. It looks right down on the strip with great views of Planet Hollywood, Aria, Paris Las Vegas, and beyond. We felt lucky to have just happened upon the MO Tea Lounge, and we soaked up our evening there, and even came back for another.
We ordered several drinks — but enjoyed both the Golden Leaf and the Royal Tea the best. The Golden Leaf is a mandarin flavored drink that had a nice citrus balance with the alcohol. The Royal Tea was smoked tea with alcohol and lemon — the citrus was a little more biting in this drink, but very refreshing.
Our waitress was very prompt, and we were offered a dish of wasabi peanuts, a salty snack mix, and sweet peanuts which were nice to have. We didn’t feel rushed, and the seats were very comfortable, deep, and nicely padded.
I does book during the day for their afternoon tea, to make sure to make a reservation! If you stop in and they’re fully booked, you can always go down to the MOzen Bistro. They also have a nice view, decent sushi and a lovely atmosphere.

They have really good cocktails. The view is pretty nice, ideal for a date. its pretty small but if you get there early you should be fine.

So delicious, I didn’t I practically inhaled everything.
So the tea lounge is on the 23^rd floor and because it’s not a large space, reservations are highly recommended. I got lucky and seated immediately because someone didn’t show up for their reservation and didn’t pick up the call.
My server was so sweet and gave me recommendations for dinner that night.
Beautiful skyline view of the strip. We has the Jasmine early gray tea-​sooo good, with the tea sanwiches and pastries. Everything was fresh and properly presented. The mini sweet brioche with brie & salmon lox was spectacular. The persimmon with curry in a cone was by far one of the unique flavors that hit my food pallet while visiting Las Vegas. The sweet brioche with tuna topped with a piece of peach was delicious.
You must have afternoon tea here. I don’t recommend coming with young children-​the atmosphere is a calm/​relaxing one allowing you to take in/​enjoy the tradition of having tea.

I want to give four stars, I really do! But I feel like that would be just because this is probably the best tea service you’ll get in Las Vegas, not to mention… maybe the only high tea available.
Don’t get me wrong, my sister and I had a great time!
The food was great (unique spins on tiny finger foods) and surprisingly filling. I will say that: Come on an empty stomach! The tea selection was great and I loved what blend I chose. Also, service was good.
You can imagine the view was spectacular. The only problem is, not everyone gets to experience it in its entirety. It is a small space next to the registration desk for the hotel, so that majorly takes away from the ambiance. I would rather have it much louder, or much quieter. There was a weird in-​the-​middle when people were checking in. The space almost feels like it was an afterthought, or it was the lounge by the registration that they thought, «Hey, let’s put tea service here.» I know that’s unlikely because other Mandarin Oriental locations around the world do high tea, but I still feel that way!
Another thing: The way the seats are situated is a little uncomfortable. My sister and I were at a table, I was in a chair and she was opposite me on a little couch. But then the table right next to us had the same set up, so really my sister was sharing a couch with another woman. It was just a weird feel. I could hear their conversation if I wanted to and vice versa. The way the set up is, I couldn’t simultaneously enjoy the view while enjoying the meal, although I saw a couple other tables where both chairs were pointed to the view, which looked nice. *sigh*
There was another tea service option in Las Vegas last year, which was great, relaxed and a perfect thing to do with friends. For having to make a reservation weeks out, I was hoping for a better experience at Mandarin Oriental.
Will I go back? Yes, probably, for a special occasion. Why, you ask? They are the only ones in town. *wide eyed emoji*

I think my expectations were set too high prior to coming to the tea lounge. Because it is in the Mandarin Oriental, I was expecting it to be a little more upscale. However, the view was spectacular and I guess you are paying for the view and not the tea.
My husband is a tea aficionado. He actually loves tea and knows more about tea than anything else in this world– I’d say he could be a tea sommelier if there is a such thing. He also had the same 3-​star A-​OK experience as I did.
We both did the English afternoon tea and with the tax and 18% gratuity (included on the bill automatically), it came out to be $ 96 for the both of us. This is more than what I would have paid for this quality of service and tea. My tea was light and I had wished that when they took my order, they would ask me if I like my tea on the stronger side. My husband’s matcha was brewed at a temperature too high for optimal matcha taste so his tea was not as good as he would have liked (sorry if we sound like tea snobs but we paid basically $ 100 for afternoon tea and should get the best quality that money can buy). The tea snacks included a ham wrap, a mini salmon sandwich, a small crab cake, and bite-​sized curry chicken on a cone, 2 butter scones (with clotted cream and 2 jams), and assorted pastries.
The aforementioned food was good for the most part however, the teas really didn’t do this place justice.
We also didn’t really like that it was in the lobby of the hotel so people could look over and watch you eat while they wait to get checked-​in and out. This was a little distracting and weird to me. Also, the service wasn’t really as up-​to-​par as expected. Maybe I was expecting too much; this is a lounge after all…
I don’t think we will be coming back but we encourage people to come and see for themselves what afternoon tea is like at the Mandarin Oriental!
Note: The clotted cream (aka Devonshire cream) was absolutely amazing. If I could rate that cream on its own, it would be 5-​stars all the way! They said that the cream was made in-​house and I could tell because of how creamy and fresh it tasted! It was definitely my favorite part of my afternoon tea experience! We even were able to take some back along with a scone that I wasn’t able to finish!

The service was super nice and the view was great! We ordered the holiday tea set for $ 45 including tea. The food was great. The experience was exceptional!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!
I won’t go into too many details, since there are plenty of other reviews to read, but here’s the basics:
Pros:
— Located on the 23^rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental — with a great view of the Strip!
— MO is a 5 Star hotel, so the service is spectacular
— Large selection of different teas, along with champagne and food
— Everything is beautifully presented
Cons:
— The space is just too small — there were 8 of us in our party (we had reservations), but they only had place settings for 7 people. They were able to pull up an extra chair, but it was a bit cramped
— Everyone ordered tea service, so the table became cluttered/​full quickly with the tea pots for all of us
— This may not be a con for everyone, but MO only offers valet parking (which is complimentary). Also, if you are not familiar with MO, the entrance off LVB is a bit hidden. If you don’t want to Valet, you can park in ARIA self parking and it’s just a short walk away
Overall, it was a great time. All of the food was magnificent and the tea was amazing (I had the orange blossoms). They even welcomed us with a glass of champagne, since we were celebrating a special occasion. The Chef came out and talked to us and we really felt special. This is really a great treat, but not something I would do often (the tea service is $ 45 per person). I would totally suggest this if you are looking for a relaxed day with your girlfriends and want to do something different. Plus, there is a great view and the hotel itself is beautiful.
If you haven’t experienced tea service like this, GO!

What a great experience! Came in here on Sunday afternoon and enjoyed the Afternoon Tea special. For $ 45.00 you receive 3 plates of assorted scones, finger sandwiches and desserts plus a large pot of tea of your choice. We chose the Winter Blend, it tasted like chocolate mint. We added a touch of honey and it was simply perfection. As you can see from the numerous photos they gave breath taking views and décor I’d die for. We were lucky enough to be seated relatively close to the window on a very comfortable couch. The scones were by far our favorite item food wise, specifically the lemon cranberry. I have a severe nut allergy and they were extremely accomidating. Our service was impeccable as well. We will be coming in far more often, the only thing I’m upset about is not coming in sooner!

I did high tea at the Mandarin Oriental mainly for the view. The venue for the high tea is located on the one of the top floors of the hotel. When you first exit the elevators, make left and its on the the right hand side. The venue for the high tea is actually very small. There only two tables next to the window and the rest are stationed in a «U» shape. So every table can see the view but it might not be so clear.
The waitress was nice and explained everything to us. She took really good care of us and answered all our questions. When the food came out she explained everything in detailed. The food looked super cute and was themed to the season. The first thing i had was the curry in a cone. I enjoyed eating this a lot. The Cream sandwich was good too along with the salmon with cucumber sandwich. The scones is what i should’ve ate first, because it’s best warm. I liked it the white cream sauce more, but they had two others for you to choose from. There was a strawberry jam and a apricot jam too. I like the plain scone more compared to the berry one.
The desserts were super cute and cute was just what it was. I felt it was too sweet. All the desserts where too sweet. The snowman macaron was prob. the least sweet but only if you avoid the hat. I felt like i was eating sugar straight from the box. It was a complete sugar overload that I have crossed off sweets from my diet for a whole month.
Getting here was a challenge. You follow the signed but somehow we ended up at Aria and decided to just park there and walk it. We gave up making turn after turn after turn. The signs were so unclear! They didn’t have much of a tea selection for those who needed decaf. I don’t’ like having fruits or things like lavender in my tea. I like how it’s quite here and it’s a great place for a birthday with your girlfriends or your daughters. But they really need to have a less sweet dessert plate!

Date & Time: Sunday December 6, 2015 @ 4pm
Location: 23^rd Floor of The Mandarin Oriental
Dining Companions: Auntie, Cousin, Mommy
Scene: Ladies Who Lunch in Short Lace Dresses or Sweater Dresses w/​Stuart Weitzman Thigh High Boots
Décor: Plush Sofas & Settees w/​Birds-​Eye View of The Strip
Service: Attractive, Slender Females in Chinese Dresses
Imbibe: White Tea
Devour: Classic English Afternoon Tea– We Had the Holiday Edition
Total: $ 105

I am a bit late with my review but I feel it’s still relevant. I had tea here back in January for my birthday. I made reservations on opentable but made it for the wrong day. That happens a lot ever since I became a home maker and forget what day it is. Anyhow, the hostess found my reservation for the following day. Instead of turning us away, they allowed us to sit in the next room. No one was there but we were still able to have tea and our server was great about checking in.
So, I love High Tea. Period. I have been fortunate to experience high tea at Laduree’s at Harrod’s of London, Maurice’s in Paris, various locations in the UK and Los Angeles. Plus the Mecca of high tea experiences, The Ritz in London. Now I have to say, Tea at the Mandarin was exceptional. It was a very different experience from other High Tea places I have been too. The difference was, the Asian twist. The fusion of East meets West. When you have high tea at other establishments, it traditionally is British or has a Euro twist. I have never been to a place that offered an Asian infusion.
My husband was with us and he is not a tea drinker. They offered him coffee, which was very nice. He was uncomfortable in asking as he didn’t want to offend their tea, but our server was so sweet about the coffee option.
I love new experiences. So thank you Mandarin for giving me a new High Tea experience. I am looking forward to having Tea with you again, hopefully in your main tea room. I promise to double check the dates. ;)

I was little bit disappointed. I made reservation for tje thxgiving weekend. It is a very nice hotel. Staffs are professional and nice.
Because it is the holiday season, they only have one holiday set to choose. They look great but taste is so so… kinda disappointed. It doesn’t worth $ 45 per person for sure. The desserts look cute but all i can taste is tons of sugar! Nth special and taste not good. Wish they can have more choices.

Very comfy and enjoyable small seating area, definitely need a reservation to avoid the wait. Tea time opens up at lunch and the classic English tea $ 38/​person has generous amount of food to make the meal last over a couple of hours. Love love the bright seating area, and love love the menu of tea choices. Flavorful jasmine earl grey white tea mix, the organic lychee green tea is not so good.
Service is a bit slow and I saw a waitress wiping her nose on the sleeve while walking away. Definitely need a bit more tidy up and training. The food look very presentable and pretty, but the taste is just average. The savory items taste better than the desserts but overall I would say that’s what dragged down the rating. The scones are better when warm, but I wish they come more soft.
They have high tea menu for kids, $ 24 /​person. Next time would come and order just a pot of tea.

After dropping your car off with valet, hop on the elevator to get here. Be wowed by the great view of the Strip. Fine tea set on your table.
On the menu: Classic English Afternoon Tea, Children’s Afternoon Tea (for kids 12 and under), champagne selections, and tea selections.
Classic English Afternoon Tea:
Smoked salmon and cucumber with watercress spread.
Curry chicken, sesame cone and lemon grass Asian pear.
Goat cheese tartlet with apricot jelly, dried fruits and spice bread crisp.
Black Forest ham sandwich.
Scones with clotted cream, mango and raspberry jams.
Assorted pastries.
Everything was dainty and delicious. The most memorable ones for me were the Smoked salmon, goat cheese tartlet, scones especially with the clotted cream and mango marmalade, and the chocolate hazelnut pastry. For my tea, I chose Jasmine Green Oolong. It was floral and lightly fragrant.
If you want Gong Fu Cha service, you have to give them a 24-​hour notice and you have to have a minimum of 3 people.
This was a nice way to enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

Came here for some breakfast and tea and it was amazing. I’m not a tea person, but it was absolutely amazing watching the flower bloom in the water. (It’s not really a flower, but I’m calling it that to make it easy on me)
The scones were amazing and I wanted more more more. They were more like biscuits, but I guess they call them scones to be a bit classy.
If you like tea and crumpets, then check this place out. It really is worth it!

Remember when you were a little girl and you’d pretend to have tea parties with your friends, dolls, and stuffed animals? Well I never did that, but if you did, your adult selves can do a real tea party here!
My expectation at first was a sit down lounge or restaurant, but the area feels like a lobby overlooking the strip. Not that it’s bad. This area sits between the concierge and the bar on the 23^rd floor of the Mandarin Hotel. Very nice view of the strip.
We ordered the Classic English Afternoon Tea, which consists of small decadent and intricate bites and desserts for $ 38. I couldn’t even tell you what they all were because they were so exquisite. All were delicious… all of them! If you’re not that hungry, this is shareable between two (2) people, but I’d recommend ordering your own. They were very good.
Included with the Classic English Afternoon Tea is a pot of loose leaf tea. I believe we got the orange one.
I’d come back for the views and for friends and family who are feeling adventurous and want to do something different on the strip. Great experience!

Made a quick stop at this tea lounge before our brunch at MOzen upstairs, we didn’t have a reservation but the friendly host gentleman still seated us, just not the window view seatings. We weren’t staying long so it was OK.
Very nice tea menu, many flavors to choose from, some cocktails too, tea martini or teatini looked good to me. Ordered lychee green tea and teatini. Huge pot of green tea, I love green tea with honey not sugar, it was a little bitter and very strong. Teatini was very sweet cause it was made with agave, the flavors of the cocktail and green tea were perfectly balanced. Loved it!
Our waitress was very attentive and friendly, as all the staffs at Mandarin Oriental, they just provide the best services on earth! After my teatini, we got really hungry and headed out to our brunch. It was a short but pleassant tea time, I liked it a lot.
Not sure I will ever do high tea cause I rarely eat carbs, maybe just some green tea or teatini again sometime!

For my first high tea experience, I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, we had just arrived and eaten at another restaurant, so we did not sample any of the food, just had tea and a fruit platter. I had made reservations beforehand, and had requested a window seat, but there wasn’t available when we had arrived. Afternoon tea is served from 1 – 5 PM daily.
We ended up ordering a fruit platter ($ 12) and a pot of Jasmine Earl Grey tea ($ 12). I love Jasmine tea and Earl Grey tea, so it was a nice mixture of both teas. The teapot is pretty huge, and it was enough for four people to share. The fruit platter was good-​it was a mix of berries, melon, and pineapple.
In the elevator, they have a bench inside the elevator. I thought that was weird. Also, there is only like 3 buttons, one that takes you to the main floor, another to the tea lounge (on the 23^rd floor), and I forgot what the third button was. I am guessing there is a separate elevator for the main hotel?
Overall, I thought it was an okay experience for high tea. Service was okay-​it was a bit slow, and often the waitress would disappear and we would have to flag another waitress down. Gratuity is automatically added to your bill. I was disappointed that we were seated way in the back of the lounge. I may come back, but maybe not when I’m so full from lunch, so I can fully enjoy the tea and treats.

Quick Takeaway:
Enjoy an upscale tea party with pastries and finger sandwiches. You’ll get to sip your tea and munch on treats on the 23^rd floor of the Mandarin. Relax, unwind and soak in sweeping views of the fabulous Las Vegas strip.
Reservations?
Yes. Go ahead and make reservations and request a window seat for your party. I didn’t and wish I would’ve asked for this when I placed my reservations.
Worth it?
Yes. Come here to chill out, sip some tea and enjoy treats while overlooking the strip with their floor to ceiling windows. My guests and I arrived a bit early and were able to be seated immediately. Their tea selection is ample and we all truly enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend this for those seeking solitude from the Vegas chaos. It would also be nice for a group of friends looking for a unique and relaxing environment to catch up.
Where:
Make your way to the elevator and head up to the 23^rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
Service:
This was the only misstep of our visit. I would expect more for the venue. Overall, it was a bit slow and we had to flag down our waitress for various items on multiple occasions. She was friendly and pleasant during our interactions. They automatically bill gratuity and I felt they didn’t have enough servers for the room. I would rate service 3 out of 5 stars.
Overall:
This was my first time experiencing an afternoon tea and it was treat to enjoy it here. The lounge itself was smaller than I anticipated but we still enjoyed ourselves. My 2 guests and I enjoyed the «Classic English Afternoon Tea» for $ 38 per person (note– gratuity that will be automatically added on). The view and atmosphere alone will justify your visit. This «Classic English Afternoon Tea» option included our choice of tea with finger food sandwiches, pastries and scones. We arrived on empty stomachs and were able to order extra plates of their ‘sandwiches’ to satisfy our appetites.