The Langham, Boston to Reveal $6 Million Modern Lobby Transformation

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. August 03, 2012

August 3, 2012 - Boston's iconic hotel, The Langham, Boston, is in the final stages of an extensive renovation to the property's 6,000 square foot lobby, which will include a dramatic new entrance, reception area and dining enclave to complement the existing architecture. The Langham's innovative renovation plans, which total more than $6 million, consist of reconfiguring the hotel's first floor and adding a third dining venue—The Reserve. Housed in Boston's former Federal Reserve Bank building, The Langham is a national architectural landmark and one of the finest hotels in the city.

“The Langham brand has built a reputation of timeless elegance, and it is this experience that our guests have come to expect when staying at The Langham, Boston or at one of our Langham Hotels throughout the world,” said Serge Denis, Managing Director of The Langham, Boston. “Our transformed new entry will bring a newfound luxury and glamour to this historic building, which is sure to captivate the senses of our guests and enhance their stay.”

Spacious and airy, the hotel's grand lobby will boast an open, contemporary floor plan with stylish reception areas and a European-style champagne lounge aptly named The Reserve. Design plans shift pre-existing meeting spaces and offices in order to create generous, modern entrances and passageways while heightened ceilings and improved natural light breathe new life into the historic building.

The Reserve is a refined European-style champagne lounge in which mixed-height dining and conversation tables are encased by custom-made velvet banquets and tailored high-back chairs. Executive Chef Mark Sapienza's menu features a continental breakfast and dining from dawn until dusk. Chef Sapienza's light, New American fare with European influences features nibbles such as house smoked maple cured salmon and deviled eggs, while light entrees, soups and salads include Maine lobster salad sliders, croque monsieur, gazpacho andaluz and mozzarella pearls with organic tomatoes. Desserts include frozen key lime souffle and flourless manjari chocolate cake while libations include an extensive selection of champagne, wine and beer.

“The Reserve was designed to create a haven for our guests to sip, savor and socialize, and we developed the menu with that in mind,” said Chef Sapienza. “The light cuisine is the perfect complement to our libations and to the comfortable, relaxing setting of the lounge. In addition to the menu, we are also excited to launch a traditional Tiffin afternoon tea and look forward to introducing timeless British fare and exotic tea blends to the city.”

A signature of Langham Hotels, The Reserve will serve Tiffin afternoon tea, Boston's first traditional English tea service in partnership with the esteemed Wedgwood collection. With servers professionally trained by Wedgwood ambassadors to ensure proper presentation and etiquette throughout the service, custom designed Wedgwood fine bone china tea sets will present guests with a selection of the Langham's signature loose leaf teas and classic menu accompaniments such as savories, scones and pastries, all made in-house.

The Langham, Boston is a premier hotel within downtown Boston, mere steps from many of the city's top attractions. Guests enjoy meals in Cafe Fleuri, BOND restaurant lounge, the soon-to-open Reserve, relaxing spa therapies in Chuan Body + Soul, and unlimited access to the hotel's health club and indoor pool facilities. The Langham also offers Boston's award-winning Chocolate Bar on Saturdays and City Brunch on Sundays. In embracing the Langham's long-standing British heritage, guests enjoy privileged and complimentary use of the hotel's traditional London-style pink taxi.

Boston's CBT Architects spearheaded renovation plans, which are expected to be completed around Labor Day weekend, 2012.

About The Langham, Boston
This elegant property, once the Federal Reserve Bank, is a national architectural landmark. An ideal downtown location, the hotel offers a unique blend of historic charm and urban sophistication next to the finest shopping and attractions including: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, the Theater District and the waterfront. The hotel's award-winning restaurant, Cafe Fleuri, serves breakfast, lunch, seasonal Saturday Chocolate Bar, and Sunday Brunch under lofty atrium ceilings. BOND restaurant | lounge serves lunch in the afternoon and small plates of global cuisine in the evenings along with inventive craft cocktails. The Reserve, a refined Champagne lounge opening soon, features continental breakfast, traditional British Tiffin afternoon tea and dining from dawn until dusk, and an extensive selection of champagne, wine and beer. Chuan Body + Soul offers guests 24-hour access to the fitness center, an indoor lap pool, a whirlpool and spa treatments based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The hotel has won AAA's Four-Diamond award. For information on The Langham, Boston, please visit: http://boston.langhamhotels.com.