The Langham, Melbourne hosts an enchanting children’s Teddy Bear Picnic these winter school holidays

Melbourne, June 18, 2012 - Young teddy bear lovers from far and wide will be gathering at The Langham, Melbourne these school holidays when ARIA transforms its Children’s Tiffin into a special Teddy Bears Picnic themed soiree. Honey scones, Tiny Teddy cupcakes, Buzzy Bumblebees, honey joys, hot chocolate and Teddy Bear fairy bread are just a selection of the delectable delights that will be served. The Teddy Bear Picnic will also unveil the new Langham 2012 signature Teddy Bear, Isabella Bear, which is available to little Teddy Bear Picnic lovers for an additional $15.

With the children occupied, Mama and Papa bears can indulge in The Langham, Melbourne’s signature Tiffin Afternoon Tea with traditional favourites, such as warm fluffy scones with jam and clotted cream and delicate ribbon sandwiches served on a three-tiered silver stand.

Teddy Bears Children’s Tiffin
Available Monday – Friday throughout the July school holidays (July 2nd – 13th), the ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ Children’s Tiffin is priced at $29 per child, or $45 per child with the Langham Isabella Teddy Bear.

• When: Weekdays from Monday July 2nd to Friday July 13th between 10am and 1pm
• Where: ARIA Bar & Lounge, Podium Level of The Langham, Melbourne
• Cost: $29 per child 3-12 years young. $45 with a signature Langham Isabella Teddy Bear to take home
  Must be accompanied by an adult enjoying The Langham, Melbourne’s signature Classic Tiffin. The Classic Tiffin is $45 per adult and includes leaf tea, espresso coffee, hot chocolate and a range of traditional afternoon tea treats on a three-tiered silver platter.
• Bookings: Langham restaurant reservations on 1800 641 107 or www.ariabar.com.au

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the hotel, The Langham, Melbourne will also be holding a teddy bear’s reunion in the lobby, featuring all seven teddy bears (2005 – 2012) introduced each winter with the Teddy Bear package. The display will run from 1 June to 28 September.

For more information on The Langham, Melbourne visit http://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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