The Langham Melbourne is the perfect antidote for any Melburnian needing a quick break.
The Langham, on Southbank, prides itself on offering modern yet timeless elegance.
It’s this winning mix that has led me to return countless times for a luxurious overnight stay or indulgent weekend away.
This time around we booked the ‘Away with the Fairies’ package, which included overnight accommodation for two, a full buffet dinner at Melba and breakfast the next morning, a late checkout of 2pm, and valet parking.
We stayed in a Grand River Room on the 18th floor with a great view of the Yarra River and Flinders Street Station.
The room itself is simply furnished with a king-size Langham ‘Blissful’ bed, desk and armchair with Ottoman.
But it’s the small touches – from the luxury Chuan Spa amenity products in the bathroom and the copy of
Alice in Wonderland in the bedside table drawer to the bottle of water placed in your car at checkout – that impress.
The marble bathroom is comfortably set out and includes a separate shower and deep bathtub. If you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, be sure to let them know when you book and you will be rewarded with a slice of chocolate cake on arrival and a handwritten note congratulating you on your milestone.
When dining at Melba, make sure you come with an appetite.
The buffet offers a wide range of food stations with an international cuisine and serves up fresh seafood, cooked-to-order pasta, specially-made naan bread, a delicious array of dumplings, and desserts to die for.
My personal favourites included sushi made to order, naan bread with M&Ms, Peking duck pancakes and churros with a chocolate dipping sauce. To drink, try the apple crumbletini.
Back in the room, the bed lives up to its reputation: you just sink into the soft
mattress and pillows and drift off into a peaceful night’s sleep.
The Langham Melbourne is also home to a swimming pool, fitness centre, and the Aria
Bar and Lounge, which is renowned for its Tiffin High Tea.
