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Heritage-listed grand hotel on Spring Street, completed in 1884 opposite Parliament House, with 180 rooms and suites and a well-known afternoon tea.
The Langham, Melbourne
Five-star hotel on the Southbank Promenade with 388 rooms, many overlooking the Yarra and the city, plus Chuan Spa, an indoor pool and afternoon tea.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Southbank, Melbourne, Australia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- langhamhotels.com
Good to know
- Indoor pool
- Chuan Spa
- Fitness studio
- Afternoon tea
- Restaurant
Why we recommend it
The Langham, Melbourne stands on the Southbank Promenade, on the south side of the Yarra River opposite the city centre. The 25-storey, 88-metre tower was completed in 1992 as the Sheraton Towers Southgate and became The Langham on 1 January 2005. It belongs to Langham Hotels International, part of the Hong Kong property group Great Eagle Holdings, and describes itself as a five-star hotel. The architectural style of the tower is described as Modernism.
There are 388 guestrooms and suites, and most of them look out over the city skyline and the river, which is the main reason to choose this hotel over one in the city grid. Facilities are those of a full-service luxury hotel: Chuan Spa, a fitness studio and an indoor swimming pool.
Food and drink are centred on two venues. Melba Restaurant is the main dining room, Aria Bar and Lounge is the hotel's bar, and a breakfast buffet is served each morning. Afternoon tea, which the hotel calls its signature dining experience, is served in Aria seven days a week, with scones, savouries and teas from the British brand JING. Reserve a table in advance if you want a particular day or time.
The hotel has picked up recognition in recent travel rankings, including fourth place among top city hotels in Australia and New Zealand in a 2020 Travel + Leisure list and fifth among top hotels in the region in a 2021 Condé Nast Traveler list. It suits couples on a special trip, families who want a pool and business travellers who want a riverside base.
The location is strong for sightseeing. Southbank puts you a short walk from Melbourne Skydeck on Riverside Quay and from the National Gallery of Victoria on St Kilda Road, and the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance lie further along St Kilda Road. Crossing the river takes you to Federation Square, ACMI and Flinders Street Station, and from there to Hosier Lane and the lanes of the city grid.
For reservations and enquiries, call +61 3 8696 8888 or email [email protected]. Ask about room views when booking if the outlook matters to you.
The Langham, Melbourne FAQs
Where is The Langham, Melbourne?
At 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, on the Southbank Promenade.
Is The Langham a five-star hotel?
Yes, it describes itself as a five-star hotel.
How many rooms does it have?
388 guestrooms and suites, most with views of the city skyline and the Yarra River.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an indoor swimming pool, along with Chuan Spa and a fitness studio.
Does the hotel serve afternoon tea?
Yes. Afternoon tea is served seven days a week in Aria Bar and Lounge.
What restaurants are there?
Melba Restaurant and Aria Bar and Lounge, plus a breakfast buffet.
What is nearby?
Melbourne Skydeck and the National Gallery of Victoria are close by in Southbank, and Federation Square is across the river.
How do I contact the hotel?
Call +61 3 8696 8888 or email [email protected].