For an afternoon treat alone with your mum, you simply can't go wrong with a simple tea for two.

Having said that, the decadence of the hotels on Regent Street tends to mean that teatime, in its own glorious style, is anything but simple...

For a 'traditional' afternoon affair, head to Palm Court at The Langham Hotel, famed as the place where the tradition of afternoon tea was born over 140 years ago.
 
All day, light dining is served with timeless elegance and as the work day becomes evening time, the change of day can be celebrated with bubbly from an extensive Champagne list, served in a striking bespoke glass.

Further along the street, The Courthouse Hotel also has Champagne on offer for Mother's Day, with a Champagne Afternoon tea on offer from 12-14 March.

Nibble on delicious dainty sandwiches at the Carnaby brasserie within the hotel, with pastries and scones with preserves and clotted cream all served with a chilled glass of champagne, for only £22 per person.

If you're planning a weekend of shopping however, and think you may need something more substantial to help you re-fuel, then The Courthouse also offers a special lunch. 

A glass of Bellini and a sumptuous three-course meal in the Carnaby brasserie can be enjoyed on Mother's Day weekend for just £30.00 per person.

If we didn't fear for our waistlines, we'd try both!

To book Palm Court at the The Langham Hotel, call 020 7965 0195.

To book The Courthouse Hotel, call 020 7297 5555.