Picolo recommends · Hotel in Melbourne, Victoria
The Langham, Melbourne
Scones and tea by the window, the Yarra sliding past outside and the city skyline lined up on the far bank.
The Langham faces the city across the Yarra, with the riverside promenade at the front door. Afternoon tea is what the hotel is best known for, served with a view of the towers on the other side of the water.
Southbank puts restaurants, the casino and the arts precinct, home to the theatres and the National Gallery of Victoria, within a short stroll. After a day out there is a spa and an indoor pool to come back to.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Langham, Melbourne
Choose The Langham if you want the river and the arts on your doorstep and like an old-school hotel with proper service. The view across to the city is hard to beat.
The style is traditional and somewhat formal, which will not suit everyone. Southbank is also busier and more commercial than the laneways, so the best cafes mean a walk across the bridge.
What you get
- Known for its afternoon tea
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Views across the Yarra to the city
- Traditional, formal service
A day at The Langham, Melbourne
- Morning
- A run or walk along the Yarra before the promenade fills.
- Midday
- A gallery visit in the arts precinct next door.
- Afternoon
- Afternoon tea at the hotel with the skyline outside.
- Evening
- Across the river to Flinders Street and dinner in the laneways.
Location
Southbank, Melbourne, Australia
Open in MapsQuestions about The Langham, Melbourne
Where is The Langham, Melbourne?
On Southbank, the south bank of the Yarra, with views over the water to the centre.
Is afternoon tea at The Langham, Melbourne worth booking?
It is what the hotel is famous for, and it is popular, so reserve a table ahead, especially at weekends.
How far is The Langham, Melbourne from Flinders Street?
It is a short walk across the river to Flinders Street and the laneway cafes behind it.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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