Melbourne - The Langham, South Bank






Morning clutter and the rush to get up and out on to business and purpose of the day (above) may contrast with the elegance and leisurely pace that the Langham Melbourne offers. Lights are placed strategically in a residence room, including bedside reading lights and double choice work desk lamps, and outside corridor passageways. Cleanliness is strictly observed - and dawn delivered newspapers of your choice (mine was the Financial Review) provided for you in a monogrammed bag. Stationery is printed in pastel pink pretty.
My view of Flinders Station, Federation Square and rowers on the Yarra were, simply said, unobstructed.















The toiletries are liberally provided and sitting on the vanity upper shelf waiting for you, when you return after a hard day's work, wheeling and dealing. The toilet bowl is Villaroy and Boch, and the tap handles utilitarian but charming. The shower head is wide and generous with the water spray. Staff make the effort to smile, and are quick with guest requests, from my pair of scissors and to their suggestion that they can turn down the rather elevated bed to my desired level. Bottles of spring water magically appear on both bedsides while you are away for dinner - but where were my chocolates, I wonder?













Breakfasts and dinners are available at the Melba, Langham Melbourne's restaurant.
















The Langham Melbourne is at One Southgate Avenue, Southbank.

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