The Langham : 5 Star Hotel In Auckland

The Langham brand is based on the traditions of gracious European hospitality and synonymous with internationally sophisticated luxurious five-star properties in London, Boston, Pasadena, Melbourne, Hong Kong, where there are two hotels, and now Auckland.The Langham Auckland is a member of the prestigious 'Leading Hotels of the World' and a popular leisure, business and event option for local and international visitors.Its popularity is based largely on its elegant and luxurious environment combined with its central location in the heart of vibrant Auckland city. The hotel is located close to key motorway access points making airport transfers convenient.Guests can enjoy a short stroll to nearby top-end fashion houses and busy retail areas, as well as local tourist attractions or they can travel in the hotel's complimentary inner city shuttle service, which operates daily.For those wanting to travel in true style, the hotel also offers a luxury limousine service. Driven by discreet chauffeurs, they allow check-in en route from the airport, or transfers to various appointments in true luxury. The limousine features highly specified passenger comforts such as in car TV, GPS, rear seat climate, stereo controls and window screens ensuring a truly comfortable and private journey.With breakout rooms and two ballrooms - including one of the largest 'pillar-less' hotel ballrooms in New Zealand - The Langham Auckland is also well equipped to host a wide variety of events including themed dinner, weddings, product launches, meetings and conferences.The hotel has 410 rooms including 187 Classic Rooms (of which 4 are wheelchair accessible), 139 Executive Rooms, 70 Langham Club Rooms, and 14 Suites including two Chuan Havens. The Langham Club offers exclusive privileges such as access to the comfortable Langham Club lounge with complimentary evening drinks and canapés, the pressing of three items on arrival and a complimentary shoe shine as well as access to the business centre and butler service.All guestrooms have access to broadband internet allowing visitors to remain online and in-touch with work or friends during their stay.The state-of-the-art fitness centre includes a 12.36m outdoor heated infinity swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium with the latest Italian designed TechnoGym cardio and weight training equipment.The luxurious Chuan Spa is the benchmark of holistic luxury spa experiences, offers extensive day-spa treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Langham Auckland's Chuan Spa includes six lavish treatment rooms including a VIP dual suite, his and hers saunas, steam rooms and an outdoor jacuzzi.The hotel's food and beverage team have received numerous accolades over the years for it's four outlets.Taking its inspiration from the home of the Slow Food movement, Northern Italy's Piedmont region, Barolo (opening mid-October 2009) serves fine Italian cuisine using the freshest local ingredients including home grown truffles.The Winery, located in the lobby, is a popular meeting place for locals and guests offering international and national wines, snacks, vintage and contemporary cocktails and a traditional Langham Afternoon Tea featuring freshly-made cakes, pastries, sandwiches, selection of teas and delicious coffee, from 12 noon until 4.30pm daily.Enjoy 24-hour dining in the award-winning SBF Brasserie including a gourmet buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, or a la carte options.SPE Bar and Restaurant is a popular option with locals thanks to delicious gourmet wood-fired pizzas and well-known local and international beer and wine.

The Langham Auckland is a 30 minute drive from Auckland International Airport. The average taxi fare from airport to hotel is NZ$75. Airport shuttle services are available at a cost of NZ$15 per person. Car rental and limousine services may be arranged on request using the hotel concierge. Directions to The Langham:From Auckland Airport, turn left at Highway 20, through highway 12, left turn onto the Southern Motorway, take the Symonds Street exit and turn right onto Symonds Street. The Langham is located on your left just after the Karangahape Road intersection.