If the season has you chilled all the way through, we have the perfect idea for an afternoon outing. Get a perfect crumpet and a cup of tea then relax in a heated, saltwater soaking pool in the Concordia neighborhood of Portland.
Emperor Georgiou’s Tea Room is a queer-owned and black-owned local business that’s nothing short of a hidden gem. The name Emperor Georgiou is inspired by a powerful character from Star Trek.
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They are sometimes able to accommodate walk-ins, but reservations are best! They can also accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan diets for a small charge.
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There are currently four tea services to choose from with a variety of scones, crumpets, petit fours, sandwiches, and tea cakes along with a “bottomless” pot of tea for all guests. Aren’t these little treats so sweet and dainty? The Tribble Tea Service is aimed at being slightly more child-friendly if you have a young tea (or hot chocolate) lover in your life. If your tastes are a little more adult, Emperor Georgiou’s also serves sparkling wine and mimosas.
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After a tasty lunch, you can walk just one block north to the McMenamins Kennedy School, a beautiful building once an Elementary School turned hotel.
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There won’t be any homework, but the soaking pool does require a reservation and a photo id. The pool is free to locals and a small charge for guests.
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The tiled pool in the cozy outdoor courtyard always feels just a little bit tropical with the bamboo and the ferns. And the saltwater is heaven on the skin if you are sensitive to chlorine. Make sure to bring your own towel.
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If you decide you are too cozy and comfortable, you might just check in to Kennedy School and spend the night in one of their 57 unique guest rooms. Hotel guests get complimentary use of the soaking pool. But either way, you will be all the way warmed up by the end of your visit!
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Emperor Georgiou’s Tea Room via Google Business
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