MELBOURNE, September 6, 2006 – Leading five-star luxury property The Langham Hotel, Melbourne leaps forward again with the opening of its redeveloped and adjoining new lounge bar, ARIA, on September 1, 2006.A multi-million dollar refit by the Buchan Group revolutionises Australian hotel dining. The transformed podium-level Melba brasserie introduces innovative open kitchens which evoke a vibrant, sophisticated food market atmosphere. Guests are free to observe on-the-spot Cheap hotels Melbourne a series of themed kitchens. The stunning layout offers unprecedented views over the Yarra River and Melbourne city skyline.The chic new Aria lounge features a long central bar, plush velvet and leather seating alongside distinctive steel and bronze lace screens. The hotel’s exceptional Southgate location amid arts venues, city apartments and offices, makes it one of Melbourne’s most prized meeting points.Since re-branding the hotel in January 2005,The Langham Hotel, Melbourne has invested significant capital to raise the property to the forefront of Melbourne five-star hotels. The remarkable transformation of Melba and the creation of Aria lounge and bar further enhance the hotel’s already impressive reputation.MelbaSeating: 245 guestsHours of operationBreakfast 6.00am-10.30amSunday Brunch 11.30am-4.00pmLunch 12 Noon-4.00pmDinner 6.00pm-12 MidnightWith floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Yarra River and the Melbourne city skyline, Melba restaurant is named after Dame Nellie Melba, Melbourne’s famous opera singer of the early 1900s.Dame Nellie Melba was highly acclaimed, modern and accomplished and all these sentiments will be expressed at the renovated Melba.Melba’s dynamic new design includes a series of open, interactive kitchens and cooking stations where guests can communicate with the chefs and select from a diverse range of international and local culinary offerings. The innovative, multi-million dollar renovation introduces a vibrant, state-of-the-art layout featuring an Asian wok and dumpling section, an Indian tandoori oven and spice kitchen, rotisserie kitchen and extensive chilled seafood section displayed on freestanding backlit marbelo ice block stands. There will also be a decadent dessert display offering a vast selection of indulgent treats. The eclectic menu will cater for a wide variety of tastes and be a showcase for premium Victorian produce and local wines.Aria
