The Langham Melbourne's award-winning property on the banks of the Yarra River, is also home to one of the city's finest day spas. Chuan Spa is a serene and stylish sanctuary for anyone wishing to escape the daily grind. In the heart of Melbourne's famous river and arts precinct, Chuan Spa combines the best of traditional Eastern therapies and aesthetics with state-of-the-art products and facilities.

From the first day of summer in 2014, Chuan Spa will launch its groundbreaking pool club concept. It will be a whole new way to be pampered at The Langham, Melbourne. Members can choose to be sun-worshippers and sunbake, swim some serious laps or simply relax and take in the stunning outlook.

City dwellers and city workers alike can join as Pool Club members from 1 December 2014.

Members can choose a four month ($399.00 upfront) option to make the most of the hotel's pool over the festive break or select a three month  ($299.00 upfront) option starting in January and coming to an end when the mercury dips at the end of March.

Inclusive of a bottle of water, refreshing icy pole, fresh towel and storage on arrival for each and every visit, these new memberships might be sneaking onto a few Christmas Wish Lists this season. 

The pool club will also serve Veuve Clicquot Champagne, a range of signature cocktails and light meals including a healthy quinoa salad with pomegranate, pumpkin and celery with a citrus and honey dressing, made-to-order sushi and sashimi platters, indulgent Angus beef burgers or everyone's favourite hotel treat, a Club sandwich.

A pool bar will also add to the deck's atmosphere and will operate whenever the weather co-operates.

The memberships are available by contacting Chuan Spa on 03 8696 8111 and will soon be available for purchase online at Langhamgifts.com.au and chuanspa.com.

Membership also includes:

• Complimentary valet parking whilst using facilities
• Access to therapeutic steam rooms, traditional Swedish dry sauna and stimulating river stone rain showers
• Complimentary sunscreen on every visit
• 10% discount on dining on the pool deck, at the award-winning Melba  restaurant and the hotel's inviting bar and lounge, Aria
• 25% discount on treatments at Chuan Spa, Monday – Thursday
• 10% discount on all spa treatments, retail products and dry cleaning
• One guest pass each month of membership
• Locker whilst using facilities.
• Special gift from Thalgo of a self tan and body lotion for the first 100 members.

In Chinese culture the word Chuan relates to flowing water, the source of life's balance and harmony. Throughout the two-level spa and outdoor deck, subtle but meaningful attention is paid to this, as well as the time-honoured principles of Feng Shui.

Nothing can prepare you for the sheer joy of floating in the zero edge Jacuzzi, surrounded by floor to ceiling fold back windows and captivating views of the city skyline.

For more information, to arrange a complimentary visit or to obtain images, please contact Tara Bishop on (03) 8696 8250 or email tara.bishop@langhamhotels.com.

Media Contact:

Tara Bishop

Public Relations Manager

Telephone: +61 3  8696 8250 or +61 422 003 549

Email: tara.bishop@langhamhotels.com

Background Notes

The Langham, Melbourne at Southbank is located at the heart of Melbourne's diverse performing arts scene, and is a proud partner of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Opera Australia and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

The 25-floor hotel has 388 luxuriously appointed rooms including 126 river view rooms, 57 executive club rooms,  6 balcony rooms with 19m² private balconies, 7 Terrace Rooms with 50m² private balconies, 11 suites and one Presidential Suite; each attended to by the hotel's signature Service Stylists. Boasting stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra River, historic Flinders Street station and Federation Square, The Langham, Melbourne offers a luxurious and timeless inner-city experience.

The Langham, Melbourne has been named the top city hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific by Travel & Leisure (US) magazine (2013), and has been a constant feature on Travel + Leisure (US) World's Best lists (2010 – 2013). BRW awarded The Langham, Melbourne as one of Australia's most innovative companies (2013) and the hotel has been recognised by notable consumer-voted awards including TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards 2012 (No.1 in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Australia).

The Langham, Melbourne is also acclaimed for its award-winning Chuan Spa, interactive dining restaurant – Melba, and chic bar & lounge – ARIA.

Reservations may be made by visiting http://melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au/melbourne/ or calling 1800 858 662.