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Langham Hotel Does Paparazzi Impression in Melbourne

Where: 1 Southgate Avenue , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3006

The Langham Hotel Melbourne knows that not everybody's out of credit during the current financial crisis--and so far Australia's not quite as hard hit--so they're ready to make guests feel particularly special with their Paparazzi Glamour Package.

Feeling famous comes at a price. To stay at the Langham in Melbourne for two nights and be thoroughly spoiled will cost you A$4,200 (at least the favorable US exchange rate brings that down to $2,900). Not cheap, but there are lots of luxuries included.

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Our Latest Reason to Go Down Under

Where: 8 Whiteman St. | Southbank, Melbourne, Australia, 3006

We're digging the Crowne Promenade down undah in Melbourne. Located in the Southbank entertainment `hood, it's a top pick for being surrounded by options.

The hotel is picking up great reviews and has our slew of favorites like WiFi, plasma TVs, a sleek design, local art, plus a hip bar and restaurant. As we approach winter and they approach summer, this place sounds all the better:

The room was breathtaking, and that was before we sat on the lounge and looked out the window! The bathroom, and in particular the shower alcove, was huge; the beds were very comfortable; there was no noise from other guests or rooms; the location was fantastic as was the proximity to the Crown Casino.

Almost every review includes high praise for the staff including housekeeping who once cleaned a guest's room at 7pm upon request. Let's just hope they don't clean everyone's room at 7pm.

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· Crowne Promenade Reviews [TripAdvisor]

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Maria Sharapova's Favorite Circuit Hotel

Where: 8 Whiteman St., Melbourne, Australia, 3006

Travel & Leisure sat down with Russian tennis starlet Maria Sharapova and chatted about tennis, life, and hotels--we only care about the last part.

T&L: Any hotels you would recommend on the circuit?

Russian Tennis Starlet: The Crown in Melbourne is amazing--it's modern but it's also incredibly comfortable. I always stay there during the Australian Open. The hotel has so many shops and restaurants that you hardly need to leave.

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·   Fast Talk: Maria Sharapova [Travel & Leisure]
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