Under embargo until Wednesday 11 July 2018….The Langham, Melbourne is thrilled to announce that the hotel has been named by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine the number one city hotel in Australia and New Zealand in Travel + Leisure's 2018 World's Best Awards. 

Every year, the readers of Travel + Leisure, the largest and most influential magazine brands in the United States, rate their recent experiences with destinations, hotels, resorts and spas. 

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition. We are genuinely touched that our guests took the time to complete the World's Best Awards survey. Many of our guests comment that it is our warm hospitality and staff that set us apart. We will celebrate this accolade with all of our team,” said Ben Sington, Managing Director of The Langham, Melbourne. 

The Langham, Melbourne was also recently presented with the Outstanding Community Service and Achievement award at the Tourism Accommodation Australia Victoria 2018 Accommodation Awards for Excellence. 

The Langham, Melbourne is renowned for being a chic, luxurious haven in the heart of Melbourne's bustling Southbank precinct. Ideally located on the banks of the Yarra River, the hotel overlooks the city's Flinders Street Station and Central Business District. The hotel is just steps away from the city's famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Victorian Arts Centre and National Gallery of Victoria. 

The hotel's award-winning Melba restaurant is often referred to as an innovative benchmark-setting restaurant while the hotel's Aria Bar is revered for its contemporary morning and afternoon teas as much as it is for its  service-oriented evening bar offerings. 

Chuan Spa offers an extensive treatment menu which caters for both those looking for result focussed facials as well as those seeking the ultimate in relaxation. 

For more information about the awards, visit travelandleisure.com

Bookings for The Langham, Melbourne  may be made by visiting melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au or by calling 1800 858 662.

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For more information or to obtain images, please contact Tara Bishop, Public Relations Director on +61422 003 549 or via email to tara.bishop@langhamhotels.com.