The Langham London London, United Kingdom

The Langham, London has been delighting guests with enchanting encounters since she opened in 1865 as Europe's first Grand Hotel. Now she has completed an exciting 80 million pound transformation, exuding a graceful and timeless elegance, blending a sense of the past with the style of today. Perfectly located in the heart of the West End, theatreland and London's luxury shopping including Bond Street are on her door step.
Choose from newly designed Grand rooms in a modern classic style with lavish furnishings and fabrics, or a traditionally styled Classic room. Both offer extensive facilities that include a minibar, air conditioning, broadband Internet and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The Langham Club rooms offer an exclusive and peaceful oasis of just 47 rooms and suites. Club guests have access to The Langham Club lounges which serves complimentary all day light meals and refreshments, including continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails, guests can also enjoy an extended check-out time until 3:00 p.m.
The dazzling new Palm Court is where the tradition of afternoon tea was born 140 years ago and it continues on today as the place to see and be seen. Celebrity designer David Collins and his team have converted bar and restaurant to an oasis of style. The Landau offers a Contemporary European menu using the best British ingredients with a few surprising twists. Special features include an atmospheric vaulted wine corridor, where the restaurant's extensive world-class wine collection is displayed.
Artesian, the chic and deeply glamorous cocktail bar combines exotic Orientalism with the romance of new nostalgia and contemporary touches. With over 70 varieties, Artesian specializes in rum as well as offering a fantastic list of cocktails, spirits and champagnes.
From 3 August 2010, the creation of Europe's first Chuan Spa will begin, scheduled to open at The Langham, London in December 2010. During this time a temporary fitness centre has been created in a suite and is available to hotel guests on a complimentary basis. Guests wishing to swim may use the facilities of the near-by LA Fitness Club.
Chuan Spa will offer a luxury haven in the heart of the London, with a philosophy steeped in the values of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where guests transcend into ultimate relaxation through an individually planned holistic journey with therapies designed to re-balance and revitalize the body and soul.