This Louisiana hotel was highlighted by HGTV for its unique ‘tea-time’ China patterns

This Louisiana hotel was highlighted by HGTV for its unique ‘tea-time’ China patternsPresley Bo Tyler
 
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The North DeSoto baseball team celebrates after defeating Lutcher.The North DeSoto baseball team celebrates after defeating Lutcher 3-2 to advance to the LHSAA championship series.HGTV has released a list of 18 hotels that are worth visiting for their one-of-a-kind China patterns used during tea and meal times, and one Louisiana hotel made the list.In the past, it was customary for hotels to commission serve ware in a signature China pattern.Today, many boutique and history-centered hotels still use custom-patterned China, and these unique designs make the trip well worth it.Brunch with custom-patterned China at this New Orleans hotelOn HGTV’s list of “18 Hotels Worth Visiting for Their Gorgeous China Patterns,” the Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, Louisiana was featured for its eclectic China patterns.Hotel Fontenot, located at 501 Tchoupitoulas St., is known for being both elegant and eccentric, but it’s also known for its cocktail bar, The Peacock Room.While The Peacock Room may not have afternoon tea, it does host weekend brunch. During brunch, different China patterns are used throughout the meal, giving a whimsical and uniquely mismatched effect.This weekend brunch also features the restaurant’s signature Peacock Brunch Towers, which serves menu items on handmade tea tiers using antique plates.18 hotels HGTV says are worth visiting for their signature China patterns and afternoon teaFairmont Empress in Victoria, B.C., CanadaCamp Lucy in Dripping Springs, TexasThe Carlyle in New York CityHotel Fontenot in New Orleans, LouisianaNaramata Inn in Penticton, B.C., CanadaThe Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CaliforniaThe Vinoy in St. Petersburg, FloridaBerkeley City Club in Berkeley, CaliforniaHotel Du Pont in Wilmington, DelawareThe Milestone Hotel in London, United KingdomThe Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, CaliforniaThe Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New YorkGleneagles in Edinburgh, United KingdomThe Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VirginiaThe Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, IndianaWest Baden Springs Hotel in West