The Langham, Melbourne offers hotel smart technology for tech-savvy travellers

MELBOURNE, 12 January 2012 - The legendary Langham, Melbourne continues to seamlessly blend its timeless old world charm with innovation and modern amenities with upgraded technology to its luxurious accommodation offerings.

The elegant hotel – renowned for its classically-appointed rooms that reflect its heritage as Europe’s original grand hotel – has unveiled a collection of smart in-room technology, befitting the demands of today’s digitally-savvy traveller. These include:

-	iPads – Complimentary and available on loan from Concierge. Available all rooms; internet access fee applies; subject to availability
-	Media Hub – Notebooks and laptops can be easily connected to the Media Hub – an aesthetically-slick solution for guests wanting to view documents, photos and movies on The Langham, Melbourne’s wide-screen LCD TVs. Through the Media Hub, guests can also play music on their iPods or mobile phones through Bluetooth connectivity, filling their guest room (bathroom included) with their own personal music collection. Available in the hotel’s Grand Classic, Grand River, Club Terrace and Club Spa Suite
-	Internet over TV – Redefining guests’ internet experiences while travelling, The Langham, Melbourne takes internet access and places it on their in-room wide-screen LCD TVs. Here, guests can stay in touch via Facebook and twitter, browse their favourite internet sites and more. Available in all rooms as a paid service offering
-	Club Spa Suite – Guests residing in the hotel’s Club Spa Suites receive the ultimate old world meets new world experience, with the luxurious abodes fitted with a 46” LCD TV, Blu-Ray player and sound system. Available in Club Spa Suites

WiFi and Wired Internet can be accessed via guests anywhere in the hotel at just one charge, and the elegant rooms also contain a digital IPTV System that grants access to a range of channels (including Pay TV & HD movie channels). The Langham, Melbourne’s iHome Dual Alarm Clock Radio is the finishing touch, combining a modern alarm clock with an iPod dock, giving guests the luxury of setting the musical mood in their rooms.

For further information on The Langham, Melbourne’s summer offerings, visit http://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 a luxurious and timeless inner-city experience.

The 25-floor hotel 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 for both 2011 and 2010 and is placed amongst the Top 20 Hotels in the Oceania region in the Condé Nast Traveler US Readers Choice Awards 2010.

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. Chuan Spa was voted Favourite Hotel Spa: Australasia & the South Pacific at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Spa Awards 2011 and offers treatments founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine and adjoins the sun terrace, pool and hotel’s Health Club.

Find out more about enchanting experiences at The Langham, Melbourne and make a reservation by visiting langhamhotels.com.

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