MELBOURNE, 7 MARCH 2013 - Luxurious riverside hotel, The Langham, Melbourne, is offering guests an extended summer experience in one of their Club Terrace rooms this March and April when the mercury soars above 30 ۫C. Guests booking the hotel’s Club Terrace rooms for stays in March and April will receive a refreshing ice cream indulgence made with Victoria’s finest ice cream, Gundowring, on the house when temperatures hit 30 ۫C and above, served with a range of delightful toppings. The delicious treat is best enjoyed while lounging on the terrace rooms’ designer outdoor furniture and taking in views of the gardens, city and river (sunscreen will be provided). Bookings for the Club Terrace rooms are exclusive to the hotel, and can only be made through melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au.

The Langham, Melbourne’s seven terrace rooms are the only ones of their kind amongst the top hotels in the city. Perched on floors 19 – 21, the Terraces offer a stylish, private sanctuary for guests who love fresh air, space and the luxury of an outdoor oasis. Designer sun lounges give guests plenty of opportunity to bask in the sunshine and unwind over a book and ice cream, while the outdoor dining setting beckons balmy outdoor lunches or a romantic dinner under the stars – both of which can be organised through the in-room dining service.

The luxurious Club Terrace Rooms are available from $565 per night, based on the best available rate of the day. Rooms come with access to The Langham Club’s privileges including a daily deluxe continental breakfast, all-day tea, coffee & pastries, traditional afternoon tea, pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres, pressing of three garments per guest on the day of arrival and complimentary use of the hotel’s hi-speed broadband Internet services.

Gundowring’s award-winning Vanilla, Chocolate or Raspberry ice-creams are made with a rich anglaise base of fresh milk, cream, egg yolks and sugar, and then combined in individual batches. As part of this special offer, guests will receive either the Vanilla, Chocolate or Raspberry ice creams, handcrafted with vanilla from Madagascar (Vanilla), Callebaut chocolate (Chocolate), and juicy, fresh raspberries (Raspberry). Gundowring’s ice creams are also served in the hotel’s Melba restaurant.

Background Notes:
The Langham, Melbourne at Southbank is located at the heart of Melbourne's diverse performing Arts scene, and is a proud partner of the Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Recital Centre, Opera Australia and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

The 25-floor hotel has 387 luxuriously appointed rooms including 45 executive club rooms, 46 river view rooms, 11 suites and 7 Terrace Rooms with 50m² private balconies, attended to by the hotel's signature Service Stylists. With stunning views of the Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra River, historic Flinders Street station and Federation Square, The Langham, Melbourne offers a luxurious and timeless inner-city experience.

The Langham, Melbourne has been named the top city hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific by Travel & Leisure (US) magazine (2012), and has been a constant feature on Travel + Leisure (US) World's Best lists (2010 – 2012). 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).

The Langham, Melbourne is also acclaimed for its award-winning Chuan Spa, interactive dining restaurant – Melba, and chic bar & lounge – ARIA.

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

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