Hotel Information: An understated entrance from the Southgate business park area belies the Langham’s grand interior, which features three levels of marble fountains topped by large crystal chandeliers and complemented by fresh flowers, leaf-print tapestry wall panels, and a collection of original Australian artwork. Classical background music is a suitable soundtrack for the Langham’s clientele, which includes business travelers, sophisticated holidaymakers, and local couples on weekend escapes.

Amenity highlights: Direct views of the Yarra River and city skyline from the ninth-storey indoor pool area make a lap swim or a soak in the spa tub double as a chance to take in some city sights. Further relaxation can be found in Chuan Spa, which offers seven treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, and a treatment menu based on the Chinese Five Elements. Public-area wireless Internet access and a lobby-area business centre cater to business travelers.

Insider tip: Although the Langham is well situated for walking to nearby points of interest, those with more leisurely sightseeing in mind can book short cruises along the Yarra River. These float past city landmarks or take guests up to Willliamstown, a small seaside village that is home to stately historical buildings and seaman’s cottages.

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Spa

Located on level nine in the health club/pool area, Chuan Spa offers seven treatment rooms, men’s and women’s dressing areas with locker facilities, separate steam rooms and saunas, and private rooms for post-treatment relaxation.

Philosophy (click here)

In Chinese, chuan means “flowing water” and represents the rebirth and rebalancing of the entire being. Chaun Spa is a place designed to create an ambience of tranquility for contemplation and inspiration. Treatments aim to nurture, heal, and restore, and use products that represent the Five Elements: wood, earth, metal, fire, and water. To this end, guests are asked to complete a brief lifestyle elemental questionnaire before each treatment in order to determine which treatments suit their needs.

Sample menu (click here)

Peaceful Glow (1 hour): AU$130
This peaceful facial treatment is designed to smooth away stress and nourish dry complexions. A warm thermal-infusing mask combines the benefits of lemon verbena with protein extracts to soothe and nourish.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Muddy Elements (1 hour, 30 minutes): AU$180
Integrating the Five Chinese Elements into five signature mud mixtures, this treatment is designed to nurture the senses. Starting with a warm oil and herbal salt exfoliation to stimulate the skin, it includes an elemental mud body wrap, which allows essential oils to infuse the skin. It also includes a scalp massage, facial cleanse, and a full body mist followed by application of hydrating lotion.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Herbal Salt Scrub (30 minutes): AU$70
This warm oil and herbal salt combination treatment provides a deep-cleansing and exfoliating experience designed to revitalize the skin by enhancing circulation. A unique blend of mint and ginger uplifts the spirit and nourishes the body.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Reflexology (1 hour): AU$125
Reflexology is an ancient Chinese medicine technique that uses pressure-point massage on the feet and hands to restore the flow of energy and promote relaxation and healing throughout the entire body.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Remedial Massage (90 minutes): AU$180
This massage has positive short- and long-term effects on the body and encourages the process of healing. It is particularly effective for the natural treatment of stress-related conditions.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Chuan Harmony Massage (1 hour): AU$145
Designed to stimulate median harmony, this treatment combines the therapeutic elements of acupressure with various relaxation massage techniques to induce a deep sense of calm.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Chuan Stone Therapy (90 minutes): AU$200
This treatment aims to balance the yin and yang energies through the use of hot (yang) and cold (yin) stones. The hot stones increase body circulation and assist immune function by removing waste products. The cold stones calm internal heat, assist acute injury recovery, and increase mental alertness.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Chuan Senses (2 hours, 30 minutes): AU$350
This pampering package is designed to awaken the senses by combining all the well-being elements of the ocean and marine minerals. It begins with a stress-relieving scalp massage and application of a hydrating hair mask infused with essential oils of jasmine, clary sage, and sandalwood. It concludes with a calming aromatherapy facial.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Chuan Escape Package (2 hours, 30 minutes): AU$360
This package promotes deep relaxation and radiant skin. It begins with a gentle Evening Primrose Oil body polish to exfoliate and cleanse, then an elemental chuan full-body mud mask is applied. A Chinese acupressure scalp massage promotes meridian harmony before warm water is poured over the body. The treatment concludes with a full-body aromatherapy massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Products (click here)

In addition to the signature Langham Chuan Spa products, the spa uses and sells options from the Thalgo skincare line, which draws inspiration from the marine environment.

Rooms

Located on floors 10–24, the 387 guestrooms offer views of the Southgate area, Yarra River, or bay area. Decorated in keeping with the Langham’s signature graciousness, all have classic-style wood furnishings, floral-patterned thick drapes, and Australian artwork. The large marble bathrooms have crystal-prism light fixtures, two large mirrors, bathtubs, and separate, glass-enclosed showers. Separate from the bathroom are handy, marble-topped vanity areas with mirrors. All guestrooms feature three direct-dial phones, one in the bathroom, plus high-speed Internet access at the large desks.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Bathroom telephone

• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

A wall of windows in the ninth-storey health club offers city views from the fitness centre, which features 13 cardio machines such as treadmills, elliptical/cross-training machines, stationary bikes, stair machines, and rowing machines. Pinned and free weights are also available, along with exercise balls in the stretching area. Pilates and yoga classes are offered daily. A 20-metre pool and accompanying spa tub, which holds 20 people, are lit by a skylight that runs the length of the pool. The pool area opens out to a large sundeck that overlooks the Yarra River and city skyline.

Just a few hundred metres from the Yarra River, the Langham offers easy access to rowing and canoeing facilities, as well as bicycle-hire venues. A paved riverside path is popular for jogging, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, 1.5 km from the hotel, has a 3.7-km jogging/walking track known as the Tan. The nearest golf course is Albert Park (2 km). The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park has basketball, volleyball, squash/racquetball, and diving facilities.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Volleyball nearby
• Running track/path nearby

• Basketball nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby

Property Amenities

Shaped like an open book facing the Yarra River on the trendy Southbank, the Langham makes the most of its position by offering river and city skyline views from its ninth-storey health club, indoor heated pool, and large outdoor sundeck. Also on the ninth storey is the Langham signature Chuan Spa, which offers steam rooms, saunas, and a wide range of treatments based on the Chinese Five Elements theory.

Valet parking:
$AU$30–$40 per 24-hour period.

Open daily during limited hours, the Langham’s business centre offers computer workstations, a small meeting room for hire, and a variety of business/secretarial services. Additionally, the hotel offers eight function/conference rooms, including a ballroom, that are accessible by a separate entrance. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business centre: Set conveniently off the lobby/reception area, the compact business centre offers a small meeting room and four computer workstations with large desk chairs. Also available are a photocopier, fax machine, colour laser printer, binder, and guillotine paper cutter. Surcharges apply for all and range from AU$0.30–$0.50 per page for photocopying to $2–$5 per page for faxes. Secretarial services are available from AU$30 per hour, and meeting room hire starts at AU$55. Sundry items and camera film can also be purchased here. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: Wireless Internet access is available in the restaurants, lobby area, bar, and conference/function rooms for surcharges of AU$10–$15 per hour. To access the Internet, guests must purchase a card from reception. High-speed wired Internet access also is available at the business centre workstations for AU$10–$15 per hour.

Conference/function room(s): Set in an area of the hotel that offers a separate entrance and a covered walkway to the neighbouring Southgate shopping centre, the nine conference/function rooms include a large ballroom, which can be split into three smaller rooms, plus a boardroom-style meeting room for 20. An independently operated company offers audiovisual equipment and technological support.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 387
• Number of floors: 24
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space

• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Melbourne International Airport (MEL): Approximate travel time is 35 minutes and distance is 25 km.

Getting there: Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle buses are all available at the airport, with taxis and rental cars being the most efficient (yet more expensive) means of reaching the hotel. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: Because the Langham is so centrally located, most guests walk to nearby attractions such as the Yarra River, Southbank shopping area, Victorian Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens, Collins Street shopping area, and Federation Square, all of which are within one to two blocks of the hotel, or are just across the Yarra River by pedestrian bridge. Additionally, city trams and trains can be caught to a variety of destinations from Flinders Street Station, which is just across a bridge from the hotel. Trams within the central business district are free of charge. Taxis, which start at AU$2–$5 flagfall and increase by $1.40 per km thereafter, or $0.50 per minute, can be hailed by the doorman/doorwoman. Alternatively, bicycles can be hired along the riverbank.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 35 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$36+

Instructions: Sheltered taxi stands are located on the ground floor outside each terminal.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 35 minutes

Driving directions from Melbourne International Airport (Mel): Head southeast towards Melbourne, taking the Tullamarine Freeway. This leads to Citylink, which requires payment (check that the rental car is equipped with an e-TAG). Take Citylink all the way to the Westgate Freeway exit. Turn left onto the Westgate Freeway and continue until the Power St exit. Take the Power Street exit and turn right into City Road. Drive along City Road. Turn left into Southgate Ave.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$5–$15

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Skybus shuttle service is available to the hotel. Skybus operates 24 hours from the lower level of the airport (no booking required). Hotel reception can arrange pick-up from the hotel for travel to the airport.

Dining

Melba - Multi-level restaurant named after Melbourne’s renowned opera diva Dame Nellie Melba. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Yarra River and city skyline. Glass-and-steel buffet stations lend to the modern, spacious feel of the restaurant and are complemented by creative light fixtures including small crystal-drop fixtures suspended above the stations. Open/interactive kitchen stations include a tandoori oven, wok, rotisserie, seafood ice blocks, teppanyaki, and floating desserts station. Menu includes Asian and Australian cuisines of salads, seafoods, and beef. Also popular for its chocolate fondue fountain. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Aria - Bar/lounge with sophisticated ambience generated by soft lighting, long marble-topped bar, and clusters of small tables divided by screens. Lamps with funky shades, and a unique crystal wall of light behind the bar add an updated feel. Teas, coffees, and light meals served throughout the day. Afternoon tea with assorted finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, petit fours, and cakes also served daily. Evening menu includes champagnes, classic cocktails, and wines from the Yarra Valley. Live music featured Wednesdays–Saturdays.

Awards And Affiliations

The Langham Hotel Melbourne is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.

Address

One Southgate Avenue Southbank

Melbourne, Victoria 3006

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Melbourne, Vic., Australia (MEL-Tullamarine)

Area:

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia