THE LANGHAM STORY

The Langham, London, with over 150 years of history discover the years of legendary heritage, including famous guests and innovations from Europe's first 'Grand Hotel'. The Langham continues to captivate today and is truely a London icon, with 6 bedroom Sterling Suite and an extravagant Langham Club Lounge.

Prepare to be amazed and whisked away by The Langham, London as you enter through the doors and walk into over 150 years.

TIMELINE

1865

The Langham, London, Europe's first 'Grand Hotel,' opened on 10 June. Attendees at the grand opening included the Prince of Wales and much of Victorian high society.

1870s – 1880s

The Langham, London became famous for its one-of-a-kind indulgences. It revolutionised the luxury hotel experience — using modern innovations like electric lights, hydraulic lifts, and air conditioning.

Soon, the hotel became the accommodation of choice for royalty, artists, and musicians from around the world ...

1871

… Including an Emperor! Louis Napoléon III spent much of his enforced exile from France at The Langham, London.

1911

Hotel Wentworth, in Pasadena, California, is purchased by railroad tycoon and art collector Henry Huntington. After renovations, the hotel reopened as The Huntington Hotel (now The Langham, Pasadena), an idyllic winter resort.

1920s

In 1922, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (now The Langham, Boston) is opened.

1940s

The Langham, London played a significant role during the war years. Not one to stand idly by, it served as a local first-aid and military post during World War II.

1950s – 1960s

After the war, the BBC bought The Langham, London and leased sections of the hotel out as offices. From the building, the BBC broadcasted "Grand Hotel" — an iconic radio programme featuring soothing classical sounds of the Palm Court Orchestra.

1990s - 2000s

The famous and influential continued frequenting The Langham, London. At one point, HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, was a regular visitor.

2005

The Langham, Auckland, and The Langham, Melbourne join The Langham family.

2013

The Langham Hotels and Resorts span four continents. Langham Place, Fifth Avenue, and The Langham, Chicago also join The Langham family.

OUR PILLARS

GENUINE SERVICE

Our guests are our number one priority. Our caring and sincere colleagues strive to anticipate every need and take the initiative to provide warm, sincere service. We encourage our team to take ownership of guest satisfaction and provide innovation and excellence in everything we do.

CAPTIVATION OF THE SENSES

We recognise that brands are created through embracing and engaging all the senses — sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. From our Ginger Flower fragrance to the pink roses in the lobby, we always aim to captivate our guests with unique touches.

INNOVATION

Be it technology, service, or our signatures and products, we always bring the industry's newest and the best to our guests. Our team believes in a culture of innovation, and always strives to be more effective in how we deliver service.

DESIGN

Each hotel in The Langham family manifests a unique story through its architecture, design and one-of-a-kind local art.

OUR SIGNATURES

The Langham Service Stylists are experts at creating a unique experience for every guest. After a warm greeting upon arrival, our Service Stylist will help you forget all the stresses of travel with their exceptional service.

Alluring. Vibrant. Unmistakeable. Enjoy a warm welcome to The Langham with our signature Ginger Flower fragrance, designed to relax the body and awaken the senses.

Often described as “an art gallery masquerading as a hotel”, The Langham is actively engaged in the arts community. Our hotels feature a celebrated collection of artwork, and we often host exciting art events and artist residencies.

Each hotel boasts a unique destination bar — a stylish space to socialise and enjoy a curated menu of cocktails and creative dishes.

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Experience this traditional upper class pastime at The Langham. Our exclusive Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood features our own tea blends and delicious pastries, all served on bespoke ‘Langham Rose’ Wedgwood china.

Combining exquisite design, attentive service and exciting flavours, our Michelin-starred Chinese restaurants are great for a casual dinner, business lunch, or even an extravagant wedding banquet.

Pamper yourself in our exclusive Club Lounge — a private sanctuary filled with fine furnishings, all-day refreshments and bespoke services.

From our Ginger Flower fragrance to top-quality bath oils and delicious chocolates, our signature gift shop has everything you need to bring The Langham experience home.

Inspired by Oriental traditions, our spa helps you relax and restore spiritual and physical harmony. All treatments are personalised based on the five essential elements, to help you realign your body, mind, and spirit.

Luscious and vividly coloured, our signature pink roses are sure to lift your mood. A vase of these exquisite, fresh-cut flowers can always be found in our hotel lobbies.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

From energy conservation to community involvement, we are committed to preserving our Earth and future generations. Our ‘Guests of the Earth’ programme is our solution to limiting our impact, and our commitment to using sustainable, renewable processes.