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An iconic building at the heart of Colombo, located overlooking the busy harbour; gifted with history, it is where comfort blends with affordability for the most discerning traveler.
This fine piece of architecture speaks of the country's colonial times and with a spectacular view of Colombo Harbour. The splendidly decorated 80 rooms are fully air-conditioned while Anton Chekhov and Joze Rizal, are the luxury suites overlooking the Colombo harbour, offering a fantastic view for their guests.
It is more than just a hotel. It is home away from home. `
The Grand Oriental Hotel is located centrally in Colombo, just 35 km south of the Bandaranaike International Airport. Built overlooking the harbour, the hotel restaurants offer a splendid view of the Colombo harbour; it is where an evening meal can be enjoyed watching the colourful lights of the arriving ships and the much busy port.
Our guests on business trips to Colombo will find that travel to business destinations could not be this easier as all financial and commercial landmarks are located around the hotel.
Rooms
Standard rooms offer you a cozy stay with modern amenities in a pleasantly decorated room for that much desired tranquil retreat. The tasteful interior offers a serene and composed ambiance, as you relax and retire.
Deluxe rooms - Comfort is key in the Deluxe rooms at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo. It is where elegant design and modern conveniences come together in a tastefully and traditionally styled room. It is where you can experience a bit of history as the four poster bed is an integral part of the traditional interior décor.
Suits - Spaciously designed with Colonial styled furniture and custom made light fittings, the suites are luxuriously designed with a separate private dining room and a living room. The central four poster bed, comfortable sofas and other amenities available when you choose a suite, ensures that your stay at the Grand Oriental Hotel, to be a special one.
Dine at Harbour room - Tantalize your taste buds at the Harbour Room with the picturesque view. You are sure to enjoy the assortment of cuisine served at the “Harbour Room”, which overlooks the scenic and bustling Colombo harbour. The scrumptious buffet lunch served on weekdays is suited for our guests either on holiday or present on business matters. The Harbour Room is also perfect for a tasty meal with friends and family or even your business luncheons.
"Cyril was an excellent guide and gave us a very good insight into the history and cultures of Sri Lanka. He was always polite, helpful and prompt. His driving was always calm and controlled - unlike some of the other vehicles we saw!!! We would recommend him to others traveling to Sri Lanka. WH - UK - January 2011" Wilson Harland
"2nd to 15th November 2016 Dear Cyril, Thank you for arranging our first visit to your beautiful country. We had a very enjoyable, comfortable, safe, interesting and memorable holiday. All the accommodations you provided were very clean and comfortable and we will always remember the welcome, we felt when the smiling staff cheerfully looked after us and our every need. The itinerary you arranged was just right for us and made even better with the care you took whilst driving your very c..." Satwant and Doug from Australia
"Dear Cyril, We would like to thank youthat you have arrange ourholiday which we have enjoyed so much, that we can call them the best holiday we have ever had. You are avery helpful guide- because you know about your beautiful country very much. We also appriciate your advices that you gave us during our two weeks long journey and your perfect trip arrangement we have enjoyed every single day. All the best to you and your family. Hope to see you again. Martha & Jarda 08 No..." Martha & Jaroslav Jirout
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"We are an older couple celebrating a lot of years of marriage (and hiking) in Sri Lanka in February this year, for two weeks, and three days in the Maldives. Although we love to drive, we chose to go with a driver-guide, after planning the trip completely independently. (It turned out he might help us in the planning and selection of hotels, we own). The main advantage is reaching the sites, some of which are tired, refreshed after someone else used to bad roads, with bad signage - If you are i..." Sam
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"Dear Cyril, Sincerest apologies for this delayed email --- reason being that I had been extremely busy with work & travel, since returning from Sri Lanka and just got a breather now, to download our photos and catch up with private matters. Hope this email finds you & family, in the best of health & spirits. Your granddaughter must be keeping you busy and giving you & Mrs. Baddegama immense joy. At this end, we are doing fine. Nikhita is back at school, now in Grade 7 and havi..." Pradeep Kumar Menon - Singapore
"CyrilWe are now back at home after the lovely time with you in Sri Lanka, andvisiting Hong Kong.Thank you for driving for us while we were in Sri Lanka.In particular, we appreciated - your smooth, calm and efficient driving through varied traffic conditions - your calmness when things did not go quite as expected - your being available at all times of day - I'm remembering our late arrival at the airport, and our late departure - your information about all sorts of ..." Cliff Hooker and Jean from Australia
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