The Langham, Melbourne is thrilled to announce that for the 6th consecutive year, the hotel has been named the #1 Top City Hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific  in Travel + Leisure's prestigious 2014 World's Best Awards.

Every year, Travel + Leisure readers vote on their favourite hotels, resorts, spas, airlines, cruise lines and more in the magazine's annual World's Best Awards survey.

“We are thrilled to be recipients of this revered accolade for the sixth year in a row. It means a lot to us that our guests took the time to vote for The Langham, Melbourne. It's a testament to our commitment to ongoing excellence and innovation,” commented The Langham, Melbourne's Managing Director, Ben Sington.

“To celebrate, we're extending a suite and Club Langham offer. We feel it's appropriate to showcase these rooms in recognition of this award. You can guarantee we'll not only be celebrating with our guests, but also acknowledging our team of dedicated hospitality professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service each and every day,” said Sington.

The Langham, Melbourne's Club and Suite Retreat is available until 31 December 2014 and includes complimentary wireless Internet access, 10% off luxurious accommodation in Langham Club rooms, Club Spa Suite or Club Terrace Room, access to the hotel's exclusive club lounge located on the 24th floor of the hotel inclusive of traditional afternoon tea, evening drinks and canapés and a deluxe continental breakfast.

The hotel's Club Lounge is a quiet, luxurious haven which overlooks Melbourne's Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River. The hotel's dedicated pastry kitchen and culinary brigade prepare over a dozen options for breakfast and feature unexpected sweet treats during the afternoon such as chocolate fondue and fresh strawberries as well as an extensive selection of hot and cold canapés each evening.

The package also includes access to the hotel's Health and Wellness Centre including use of the gymnasium, conservatory-covered pool, Jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms and therapeutic rain showers.

Club and Suite Retreat packages are available from $306.00 for a Club Classic Room. Terrace rooms are available from $445.00 per room per night and Club Spa Suites are available from $535.00 per suite, per night.

Bookings may be made by visiting melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au or by calling +61 8696 8888.

*Terms and conditions do apply. Accommodation bookings are subject to availability. 

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, Melbourneat 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 (2009 – 2014). 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