(Auckland –18 January 2010)

The Langham, Auckland has the answer to Valentine’s Day gift giving with a range of luxury packages sure to woo and wow loved ones in legendary style.

In honour of Valentine’s Day, the hotel has created a limited range of exclusive packages named after notable lovers such as:

• ‘The Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Valentine’ - a luxurious accommodation package in the decadent Royal Suite.
• ‘The Antony and Cleopatra Valentine’ - a sublime accommodation package in a Chuan Spa Haven.
• ‘The Brad and Angelina Valentine’ - an enchanting accommodation package in a Suite or Langham Club Room.

No doubt the question on everyone’s lips will be - who exactly will be the lucky individuals treated to these ultimate Valentine’s experiences? And just who will get to live like Elizabeth and Richard, Antony and Cleopatra or Brad and Angelina over Valentine’s weekend at the most romantic of five-star hotels?

The deluxe packages include luxury suite accommodation, Lexus hybrid limousine transfers, Chuan Spa massages, and/or a lavish five course dinner in a private dining room with matching wines, Langham Club access and butler service, Laurent-Perrier Champagne on the pool deck and other Langham treats to surprise and enchant. (Full details of all Valentines options are listed below).

“It is anticipated these exclusive packages will be the most sought after Valentine’s gifts in the country, with demand to live in the style of these famed star-crossed lovers, simply irresistible, says Rachel Broadmore, Marketing Communications Manager at The Langham, Auckland.

The hotel’s renowned Chuan Spa will only be available to those guests who have booked one of the premier Valentine’s Day accommodation packages which have Chuan Spa treatments inclusive in the offer.

But love birds need not fret if they miss out on these select packages as a full range of romantic experiences will be available at the hotel on both Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February.

“Whether it be a candlelit five-course dinner in the hotel’s romantic Piedmontese restaurant Barolo, a Chuan Spa gift voucher or treatment, a lavish lunch or dinner at the decadent SBF Brasserie with its special Valentine’s dessert bar, or a visit to Auckland Museum’s rose exhibition for those guests staying on our ‘Magic of the Rose’ weekend package - there is something to fulfil every hearts’ desire for Valentine’s 2010,” concludes Miss Broadmore.

Valentine’s Weekend at The Langham, Auckland
Accommodation Packages. All prices are GST inclusive.

The Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton – Royal Suite Valentine
Available on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February 2010.

• Live it up with one night's accommodation in the hotel's most exclusive venue, The Royal Suite
• A bottle of Méthode Traditionelle and handcrafted chocolates with a personalised message
• A complimentary Lexus hybrid limousine drop off and pick up (Auckland area only) or a complimentary valet car park at the hotel for the evening
• 2 x one hour Chuan Spa Harmony or Hot Stone massages in our exclusive dual Chuan VIP suite
• Access to the exclusive Langham Club lounge and full butler service
• Two complimentary glasses of Laurent-Perrier Champagne on the stunning pool deck
• Dinner for two served in the Royal Suite’s private dining room. This will include a five-course meal from Barolo restaurant with matching wines
• Late check out of 1pm

Package rate NZ$1,999.

The Antony and Cleopatra – Chuan Spa Valentine
Available on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February 2010.

• One night’s accommodation in an exclusive Chuan Spa Haven
• A bottle of Méthode Traditionelle and handcrafted chocolates with a personalised message
• A complimentary Lexus hybrid limousine drop off and pick up (Auckland area only) or a complimentary valet car park at the hotel for the evening
• 2 x one hour Chuan Spa Harmony or Hot Stone massages in a dual Chuan suite
• Access to the exclusive Langham Club lounge and full butler servi
• Two complimentary glasses of Laurent-Perrier Champagne on the stunning pool deck
• Dinner for two in Barolo restaurant’s exclusive private dining room. This will include a five- course meal with matching wines
• Late check out of 1pm

Package rate NZ$1,249.

The Brad and Angelina – Valentine’s Weekend Suite Packages
Leave the children at home and enjoy one night’s accommodation in a Langham Club Room or Suite on either Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 February 2010.

• One night’s accommodation in a luxury Langham suite
• A bottle of Méthode Traditionelle and handcrafted chocolates with a personalised message
• A complimentary valet car park overnight
• Two x 1 hour Chuan Spa Harmony or Hot Stone Massage at Chuan Spa
• Access to the exclusive Langham Club lounge and full butler service
• Two complimentary glasses of Laurent-Perrier Champagne on the stunning pool deck
• Late check out of 1pm

Package rates:
NZ$599 for a Langham Club Room
NZ$699 for a Park Suite
NZ$799 for an Executive Suite

Please note: Chuan Spa bookings on February 13 and 14 will be available only to those guests who purchase one of the above packages.

Wonderland – The Magic of the Rose - Weekend accommodation package
Perfect for Valentine’s weekend as it's available on Friday, Saturday or Sunday night, The Langham’s ‘Magic of the Rose package’ includes:

• One night’s accommodation in an Executive Room
• A bottle of Rosé wine and other rose inspired condiments on arrival
• Two tickets to the Auckland Museum's 'Magic of the Rose' exhibition
• Full buffet breakfast for two in SBF Brasserie
• Late check out of 1pm

Package rate NZ$289

Barolo Restaurant
The Langham’s Piedmontese restaurant will be serving a five-course menu with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne for NZ$135 per person on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February 2010.

Barolo brings the best of Northern Italy to New Zealand with elegant and simple cuisine matched with award winning Italian and New Zealand wines. Set in an opulent dining room, Barolo is an ideal romantic location for Valentine’s 2010. Reservations are essential and can be made by calling 0800 61 62 61 or emailing tlakl.resv@langhamhotels.com

SBF Brasserie
The Brasserie restaurant will feature a very special, interactive dessert buffet over Valentine’s weekend to ensure that Valentine’s Day will never be dull with chefs entertaining guests while they select from an extensive buffet offering. NZ$75 per person for lunch or dinner on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February. Reservations are essential and can be made on 0800 61 62 61 or by emailing tlakl.resv@langhamhotels.com

Chuan Spa Gift Vouchers
For the most luxurious spa experience in town, why not treat your beloved to a decadent Chuan massage or treatment package. Based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this exclusive spa haven is the perfect place to rediscover your source.

For treatment bookings or vouchers please call 09 300 2960 or email tlakl.info@chuanspa.com. VIsit www.chuanspa.co.nz for more information.

Reservations
Reservations for all bookings/reservations at The Langham can be made by calling 0800 61 62 61 or by emailing tlakl.resv@langhamhotels.com

www.langhamhotels.co.nz


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For further information contact:
Rachel Broadmore, Marketing Communications Manager,
T +64-9-300 2817
M +64-275-476 335
E rachel.broadmore@langhamhotels.com