HotelChatter - Tag: Langham Hotels

London: Beat This Attention to Detail: The Silent Drawers of the Langham London

juliab — 2009-11-11T10:32:14-05:00

<![CDATA[<embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1321361467" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=49739743001&playerId=1321361467&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swLiveConnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed>We thought wed seen most things in the way of top notch/frivolous <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Amenities">amenities</a> until we looked round the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Langham+Hotel+London/local/229">Langham London</a> post refurb. In particular, the suites. Obviously they have the frilly stuff, like a selection of books for your perusal and cut glass goblets in each of them. But here's the best bit: the Langham is so dedicated to you having a peaceful stay that theyve recessed the doors (which cocoons you from outside sounds, apparently) and soundproofed the chests of drawers. Yes, the drawers. Just in case your lady or gentleman friend is inconsiderate enough to hurl the drawer shut, theyve installed little springs in the

Langham And Hyatt Starting Caribbean Stampede With New Resorts

amandak — 2009-10-21T11:40:52-05:00

Do we need more hotels in the Caribbean? Langham and Hyatt obviously think the answer is yes, because our in-box was filled up with info about their new Caribbean hotels this week.

In Port St George in the Bahamas, the Langham gang are planning the Langham Place Resort & Spa Port St George as part of their plans to triple the number of Langham properties within the next three years. It's their first entrance into the Caribbean market but if they're going to reach that tripling goal, we can guess it won't be the last. The 224-room resort is due to open in 2013 and will be part of a fancy new marina development.

Pasadena: Top Chef's Michael V. Rocking It at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena

juliana — 2009-09-16T17:47:17-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/michaelvdiningroom.jpg" class="top"> We love the newest season of <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/tag/top chef">Top Chef</a> for many reasons but namely because it takes place in Vegas and our baby sibling, <a href="">VegasChatter</a> gets tickled to see Vegas restaurants and chefs featured each week. But we also love it because several of the chefs are working at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hotel restaurants">hotel restaurants</a> including one talented punk rocker chef, Michael Voltaggio, who is now the chef de cuisine at Dining Room at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Langham+Huntington+Hotel+and+Spa/local/1562">Langham Hotel</a> in Pasadena, Calif. He's also one of the fiercely competitive brothers on the show. Did you see the daggers he gave his older bro after Bryan won the last challenge? Oooweee.From the hotel's website: <blockquote>Chef de Cuisine Michael Voltaggios

Koh Samui: The Langham Place Samui Will Open in November

amandak — 2009-08-25T09:00:06-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Koh_Samui_1.jpg" class="top"> We usually find plenty of good things to say about <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Langham%20Hotels">Langham Hotels</a> and the Langham Place Samui looks like it will follow the good reputation when it opens later this year. With 77 villas and suites suitable for private getaways or arranged together for group vacations, the Langham gang are promising the same good service we expect along with a few interesting innovations.One is their idea of "borderless dining" which means you can have a romantic meal in "specially-designed dining retreats scattered in the grounds". We also like the sound of the Portal Surf & Play area, which sounds like a combined WiFi zone and cocktail bar, plus they also have the Splash Bar poolside where

Auckland: Langham Auckland's Got a Swanky New Spa

amandak — 2009-05-27T09:17:12-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/langhamaukspa.jpg" class="top"> Getting all Asian on us in New Zealand, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Langham+Hotel%2C+Auckland/ian/105942">Langham Hotel Auckland</a> has just opened a Chuan Spa with a big emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine ideas. The spa takes up the entire second floor of the hotel and offers thirty different spa treatments.The facilities include snail showers (aka <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/4/28/85119/9209/hotels/Zurich_s_Dolder_Grand_Has_Its_Own_Version_of_Spiral_Showers">spiral showers</a>, but snail sounds more interesting), herbal steam rooms and an "ice experience." There's also a heated infinity pool outside.To celebrate the opening, the Langham Auckland is putting on a Chuan Journey package: one night in a special Chuan Haven suite for two, an hour and a half of spa therapy for each of you, a 15% discount on any further spa stuff, free parking