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A Sky-High Club Lounge & 4 Other Things to Expect at The Langham, Melbourne
Written by Annabel Fuller
Think legendary high tea, a transformational day spa and a famous chocolate fountain overlooking the glittering city lights.
There are few finer places to soak up the culture, cocktails and cuisine of Melbourne’s cosmopolitan Southbank than The Langham, Melbourne. Don’t just take our word for it: it was named one of the top 10 hotels in Australia and New Zealand in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. Boasting a long list of luxe facilities, including three onsite dining experiences, the restorative Chuan Spa and a high-sky Club Lounge, the hotel is the ultimate five-star stay in the beating heart of Melbourne.
1. The 24th floor Club Lounge is the height of luxury
Contemporary luxury meets timeless elegance at The Langham Club. Exclusive to Executive Room and Suite guests, this sky-high lounge is resplendent with marble furnishings, rich wood panelling, glittering tableware, gilded fittings and corniced ceilings, with spectacular views of the below Yarra River and Flinders Street Station. Perks include private check-in and checkout, butler service and all-day refreshments including afternoon tea and evening canapes.
2. The day spa is one of the best in Melbourne
Take a break from beating the city streets at The Langham Melbourne’s Chuan Spa, which provides bespoke treatments inspired by oriental traditions, traditional Chinese medicine and Australian-made products. Guided by the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood, the spa is the ultimate quiet space to revitalize, nurture, balance and restore, with a pool overlooking the city skyline. Each personalised journey begins with a lifestyle questionnaire, ensuring your treatment is tailored to you.
3. It’s got the perfect Southbank location
No matter the time of year, Southbank encapsulates Melbourne’s extraordinary spirit. In the warmth of summer, street performers show off their tricks, while winter invites cosy moments with a local brew in a nearby cafe. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s art and cultural district, The Langham couldn’t be any closer to the action thanks to its prime position on the banks of the Yarra River, with its pool, rooms and more all commanding views over Southbank. Whizz up to Melbourne Skydeck, the Southern Hemisphere’s highest observation deck, or stroll across Princes Bridge to the city centre, where cobblestone laneways, hidden boutiques and some of Australia’s finest dining awaits.
4. Its buffet and afternoon tea are legendary
The Langham’s Melba Restaurant is not your usual hotel eatery. It serves unbeatable riverside views and a dream line-up of international cuisines from its open kitchen, with a sushi station, Chinese dumplings, homemade pastas and Australian seafood, as well as a popular Indian station where naan is made to order. But the restaurant’s main event is undoubtedly its famous couverture chocolate fountain, where everything from marshmallows to fruits get a dunking. If this sounds like your idea of heaven, its afternoon tea is a must. This quintessential experience is inspired by The Langham, London’s century-long legacy, with fluffy scones with cream and preserves, pillow-soft pastries and classic finger sandwiches, all washed down local sparkling and aromatic tea.
5. There’s a suite designed by Melbourne illustrator Kerrie Hess
The jewel in the crown of the hotel’s luxury accommodation, The Residence by Kerrie Hess pulls out all the stops with a slice of Paris in the heart of Melbourne: think pastel pinks, peonies and custom artwork by Australia’s most celebrated fashion illustrator. With access to The Langham Club, a spacious lounge and dining area for up to six guests, two dreamy king bedrooms and marble bathrooms, this blush-hued suite is the epitome of luxury. Take your stay next-level with the Designer Indulgence package, where personalised designer pajamas, a bottle of rosé, custom Koko Black chocolates, fresh flowers and two 60-minute spa treatments are just the beginning.
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