The Langham, Melbourne named top city hotel in 2009 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
MELBOURNE, 11th July, 2009 – The luxurious Langham, Melbourne has been awarded the top honour by readers of US Travel + Leisure in the magazine’s 2009 World’s Best Awards, which were announced in New York yesterday.
The August issue of Travel + Leisure recognizes the hotel, which is situated in Melbourne’s exclusive riverside Southbank precinct, as the top city hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific following the publication’s 14th annual ‘World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey’ as polled by magazine subscribers in January, 2009.
The award is a deserving acknowledgement for The Langham, Melbourne which has built a strong reputation among sophisticated business and leisure travellers for its timeless elegance, genuine service and luxurious facilities, including the acclaimed Chuan Spa and a range of contemporary dining options. With stunning views of Melbourne’s city skyline, the Yarra River and Federation Square, The Langham is situated in the heart of the city’s thriving arts and culture precinct. The hotel’s fine attention to detail and warm customer service has ensured that all guests are welcomed and looked after in only the highest esteem.
The Langham, Melbourne’s Managing Director, Mr. Ben Sington said the prestigious accolade was a testament to the hotel’s staff and their unwavering pursuit of excellence in guest service.
“The Langham, Melbourne epitomizes the luxury hotel experience and we pride ourselves on the excellent service we provide all of our guests. We are honoured to have been recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure.” Mr. Sington said.
“The Travel + Leisure Awards are of extra importance to us as they are a measure of the preferences and tastes of our guests who have visited the hotel over the past year. The survey results provide valuable insight into the destinations and service delivery world travellers hold in high regard.”
The results of US Travel + Leisure’s 2009 World’s Best Awards were announced yesterday on the Today Show and will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 21st at the World’s Best Awards party in New York.
For more information on the award-winning Langham, Melbourne, visit
melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au
Background notes:
Situated in the exclusive riverside Southbank precinct and offering stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra River and Federation Square, The Langham, Melbourne offers an opulent inner-city experience.
The 25-floor hotel is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and has 387 luxuriously appointed rooms including 45 executive club rooms complete with personalised butler service. The Langham, Melbourne was voted the top city hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in the Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2009, is included on the Condé Nast Traveler US 2008 and Conde Nast Traveller UK 2008 Gold Lists as one of the World’s Best Hotels and is listed in the top three hotels on mainland Australia on the Condé Nast Traveler US Gold List for 2009.
The hotel’s chic Aria Bar & Lounge and interactive Melba restaurant offer guests exciting and sophisticated dining and drinking options. Extensive conference and meeting facilities are offered by the hotel and the five-star property is home to the highly acclaimed, luxury Chuan Spa. A member of the Leading Spas of the World, Chuan Spa offers treatments founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine and adjoins the sun terrace, pool and hotel’s Health Club.
Reservations for Langham hotels can be made by logging onto langhamhotels.com.
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