The luxurious Langham, Melbourne unveils three enchanting packages for mothers &daughters to celebrate Mother’s Day

Melbourne, April 23rd, 2012 - Doting daughters wishing to treat their mothers to something special this Mother’s Day will find their wishes answered at The Langham, Melbourne. The elegant hotel has created three indulgent mother-daughter packages featuring treatments at its luxurious urban retreat, Chuan Spa, which can be enjoyed over the Mother’s Day weekend and throughout the months of May and June. An entire day can be spent in the beautifully tranquil surrounds of Chuan Spa, which will leave mothers wonderfully calm and relaxed.

VIP Spa Haven for Two
This luxurious three hour retreat is the ultimate indulgence for mothers and daughters. The journey begins with the tri-bathing ritual before guests are ushered to Chuan Spa’s VIP suite for two, where skilled therapists evoke a peaceful state with a soothing full body hot stone massage. The warming hot stone massage soothes muscles by placing hot stones on acupressure points. This is followed by a relaxing facialtailored to skin type, using the finest skin care ranges from France, including the 100% Certified Organic Phyts range, and a marine based skin care range from Thalgo. The indulgent experience concludes with Chinese inspired delicacies and tea for two in the spa’s exquisite relaxation lounge, leaving mother and daughter rested and rejuvenated. VIP Haven for Two includes use of Chuan Spa’s facilities including the heated salt water pool and Jacuzzi, tri-bathing ritual and spa relaxation lounge.
Cost: $750 for two.

For a total indulgence combine a ‘VIP Spa Haven’with a night in a Blissful Bed at The Langham, Melbourne. VIP Haven for two plus overnight accommodation* is in a Grand River Room, twin share, late checkout of 4pm with a complimentary bottle of DomaineChandon sparkling wine.
Grand River Room - $950 Sunday to Thursday OR $1070 Friday & Saturday
Club Terrace Room - $1150 Sunday to Thursday OR $1300 Friday & Saturday
*Subject to availability
Validity: 01May & 30 June 2012

Girlie Time
This one hour manicure or pedicure treatment is a wonderful treat for tired hands or feet. A gentle exfoliation for the hands or feet leaves skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, while the rich, hydrating mud mask provides nourishment and moisture. The spa’s experienced therapists then expertly shape cuticles and file, buff and shape nails, before painting them with a colour of choice. The spa’s nail polish range is toxin free, with brands including OPI and Butter London. As an added treat, all guests receive a take home maintenance pack for nails. This luxurious treatment leaves hands or feet refreshed and renewed. Girlie Timetreat includes use of Chuan Spa’s facilities including the heated salt water pool and Jacuzzi, tri-bathing ritual and spa relaxation lounge.
Cost: $240 for two
Validity: Month of May

‘Mini Retreat’ with Mum
This package gives guests the choice of an indulgent 30 minute facial or massage treatment from Chuan Spa’s extensive spa menu. These include a choice from the deeply rejuvenating Balancing Massage which uses Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure points to unlock and re-balance the body’s energy; the relaxing, calming and revitalisingHarmony massage with its flowing relaxation movements; the vigorous Tui Na massage, which encourages a harmonious flow of energy through the body and natural healing; the powerful Deep Tissue massage, which alleviates stress and muscle tension; and the healing Remedial massage, which reduces muscle tension and discomfort. Or guests may choose a 30 minute bespoke facial, tailored to skin type and using the finest skin care ranges from France, including the 100% Certified Organic Phyts range, and a marine based skin care range from Thalgo. Mothers and daughters will leave with a calm and tranquil body and mind. Mini Retreat with Mum includes use of Chuan Spa’s facilities including the heated salt water pool and Jacuzzi, tri-bathing ritual and spa relaxation lounge.
Cost: $178 for two
Validity: Month of May

All of the above packages include Chuan Spa’s signature Tri-Bathing Ritual, ideal for calming the mind, body and soul. This complimentary ritual reflects Chuan’s philosophy of flowing water, helping to loosen tight muscles whilst stimulating the senses. The ritual begins with a relaxing soak in Chuan’s spacious salt water Jacuzzi, followed by a sauna session and an invigorating river stone snail shower. The show forces 12 jets of water onto separate muscle groups, invigorating the body. A generous rain shower and steam completes the experience.

In addition to the above packages, The Langham, Melbourne’s enchanting gift shop, The Flavours of Langham, also offers a vast range of Gift Certificate options for an unforgettable Mother’s Day. Gift Certificates for the hotel’s signature Tiffin Afternoon Tea and Chocolate Bar Afternoon Tea, dining experiences at Melba and accommodation packages are available for purchase at the store and online at melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au.

To purchase the Mother-Daughter Mother’s Day packages, call 03 8696 8111 or email tlmel.info@chuanspa.com.

To purchase a personalised gift certificate, call 1800 641 107 or email rest.res@langhamhotels.com. Guests who purchase a gift certificate online receive a complimentary guest pass to the spa.

For more information on Chuan Spa and The Langham, Melbourne visit: www.chuanspa.com.au or melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au.

Background Notes:
Situated in the riverside arts and culture precinct of Southbank 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, 46 river view rooms, 11 suites and seven Terrace Rooms with expansive 50m2 private balconies, attended to by the hotel’s signature Service Stylists. Famed for their legendary ‘service with poise’ and enchanting hospitality, the Service Stylists are there to fulfill guests’ every need.

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, 2011) and the top hotel in Australia in Travel & Leisure USA World’s 500 Best Hotels List, 2012. The hotel is also on Travel & Leisure USA’s World’s Best Awards List (2011), and is placed amongst the Top 20 Hotels in the Oceania region in the Condé Nast Traveler US Readers Choice Awards 2010.

The hotel has also been recognised by notable consumer-voted awards including TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards 2012 (No.1 in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Australia), and the Lifestyle FOOD Channel’s 2012 ‘I ♥ FOOD’ awards, in which Melba restaurant was named a National Winner in the ‘Flavours of the World’ category.

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, as well as elegant and indulgent Afternoon Teas. Extensive function spaces for special occasions, weddings and corporate conferences 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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