The Langham, Melbourne offers an enchanting Teddy Bear’s Picnic over September school holidays

MELBOURNE, 25th August, 2010- These school holidays, children are invited to an enchanting experience at The Langham, Melbourne, with the five-star Southbank hotel creating a charming Teddy Bear’s Picnic at ARIA Bar & Lounge. Every Monday to Friday from 10:00am – 1:00pm for the two weeks starting from September 21st, ARIA Bar & Lounge will offer a selection of sweet and savoury Teddy Bear treats for young ladies and gentlemen, while grown ups can enjoy the delicious offerings of the Traditional Tiffin Afternoon Tea.

Children will be in for a big surprise with a range of delicious teddy bear treats including tiny teddy cupcakes, honey scones, teddy bear fairy bread, pink fairy floss, honey joys and party pies.

With their baby bears happily occupied, mama and papa bears can indulge in The Langham, Melbourne’s Traditional Tiffin Afternoon Tea with all the traditional favourites, such as hot fluffy scones with jam and cream and delicate finger sandwiches served on a three-tiered silver stand.

The perfect afternoon activity - a Teddy Bear's Picnic	Treat your little teddy to a delightful afternoon of sugary fun

“School Holidays Teddy Bear’s Picnic: Available for children aged 3 – 12 years young accompanied by an adult, the Teddy Bear’s Picnic is available from Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 1:00pm, from September 21st – October 2nd. $25.00 per child includes hot chocolate, baby cino, fruit juice and a range of sweet and savoury Teddy Bear treats. For an additional $15.00, children can take home their very own Langham Benjamin Teddy Bear.

Traditional Tiffin is $35 per person and includes tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a range of traditional afternoon tea treats served on a three-tiered silver platter.

For more information and for reservations visit www.ariabar.com.au. For bookings call reservations on 1800 641 107 or email rest.res@langhamhotels.com.

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 a luxurious and timeless 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 and 11 suites, attended to by the hotel’s signature Service Stylists, who are there to fulfill guests’ every need. The hotel’s indulgent suites also offer the services of personal butlers, famed for their legendary ‘service with poise’ and enchanting hospitality.

The Langham, Melbourne was voted the top hotel in Melbourne in the region of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in Travel & Leisure USA World’s 500 Best Hotels List 2010, named the top city hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in the Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best 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 options, including a buffet with live cooking stations, and elegant and indulgent Afternoon Tea. 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.

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