Melbourne, 31st May, 2010 – As host hotel of Masterchef Australia's 'Melbourne week' which aired last week on Network Ten, Southbank's enchanting five-star hotel, The Langham, Melbourne has received countless enquiries from Masterchef fans wanting to recreate the adventure for themselves. In response to the requests, Langham's Head Concierge Peter McBrearty has created a 'Langham loves Masterchef' itinerary with all the insider knowledge and information guests need to relive the Melbourne Masterchef experience for themselves.

Superbly located on the Yarra River opposite Flinders Street Station, The Langham was the perfect residence for the finalists, providing easy access to all their Melbourne culinary adventures. From sourcing Victoria's fresh produce at the Queen Victoria Market, discovering hidden dining secrets in the city's famous laneways, visiting George Calombaris' Press Club and even a memorable day trip to the Yarra Valley wine region, The Langham, Melbourne proved itself to be a haven for the Masterchef contenders.

Guests that stay at Langham with one of the hotels' Enchanted Winter Hideaway packages and would like to retrace the steps of the finalists will be given a copy of the itinerary and all the directions they need to create their own Melbourne Masterchef interlude. Be it assisting with a dinner reservation at MoVida, transportation to the beautiful Yarra Valley or booking a walking tour of the Queen Victoria Market, Langham's knowledgeable concierge and Service Stylists can provide all the information and make the arrangements for a five-star Melbourne food-lovers experience that even Matt , George and Gary would judge a winner.

• - Two or three nights accommodation for two
• - A Masterchef finalists' Melbourne factsheet on the week in Melbourne activities
• - Breakfast for two in Melba restaurant
• - 20% discount on one hour Chuan Spa treatments *
• - Access to the Health Club and Wellness Centre including use of the gymnasium, conservatory covered pool and
  Jacuzzi, sauna, signature scented colour therapy steam rooms and therapeutic rain showers
• - Complimentary valet parking *

The Langham loves MasterChef itinerary will be sent to guests with their booking confirmation upon request .

Package price: Classic Room from $545 for two nights and $780 for three nights
Valid from: 30 May 2010 until 3 September 2010 (subject to availability)

*An added bonus for those who book their Enchanted Winter Hideaway online at www.langhamhotels.com is the inclusion of complimentary valet parking for the duration of their stay and 20% discount on one hour Chuan Spa treatments.

For more information on Langham's enchanting offerings and to book online, 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 melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au .

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