The Langham Hotel Melbourne Australia

04/06/2020 skylivingguru Comments 6 Comments

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Address: 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

When you are after a classic luxury hotel experience in Melbourne !! think Langham. It is located along the banks of the Yarra River. The Langham Melbourne is 595 metres from Crown Casino and 870 metres from Bourke Street Mall. Flinders Street Station is 8 minutes drive away.

Overview

Old World elegance meets sophisticated service in one of Melbourne’s nicest districts, with panoramic views of the Yarra River & Melbourne skyline. Its location is outstanding amidst the city’s captivating Arts & Leisure district. It is a haven nestled on the famous Southbank Promenade. The CBD’s riverside bars and restaurants are just a short walk away, as are tram and train lines that go all over the city.

Boasting of immaculately furnished rooms and suites, each window is framed by a magnificent view of the city skyline or the Yarra River.

Melbourne skyline views are impressive, especially from those rooms with terraces or balconies.

Vast and beautiful lobby with a fragrance of fresh flowers.

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Pros & Things I like

Convenient Southbank location within walking distance of major attractions, good for business, couples, families as well as solo travellers.
The hotel is a few minutes walk to the city centre, featuring an opulent lobby, with a sweeping marble staircase, waterfall, elegant chandeliers & enormous vases of fresh flowers.
The lobby emulates the entry of a Victorian mansion
Elegant rooms with marble bathrooms and many of the rooms with Yarra River views.
It is beautifully decorated & furnished in the same distinctive style as other Langham hotels around the world.
Staying at The Langham Melbourne is a personalised experience; guests are welcomed with handwritten pink notes and sweet treats.
When you stay at The Langham Hotel Melbourne, you will follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous. Over the years Formula One drivers and teams have stayed during F1 race weekends.
Glass walled Melba restaurant offers exquisite meals on the Podium Level with a huge variety of International cuisine.
ARIA Bar & Lounge with afternoon tea and evening champagne.
Outdoor jacuzzi and pool have city-scape views.
Chuan Spa offers a variety of treatments inspired by Chinese medicine.

Cons

Old-fashioned decor may not suit all tastes
Only one on-site restaurant & 1 bar

Bottom Line

Langham Melbourne is a luxury business, couples & family hotel located in the Southbank area of Melbourne. It is a short walk from museums & theaters. All the rooms are classically elegant with gorgeous marble bathrooms & quality amenities. The Yarra River runs along the northern side of the property. Amenities such as meeting rooms plus an executive lounge with free breakfast (otherwise available for a fee in the main restaurant) are available. A modern fitness center and sunbathing lounge completes the amenities.