In the past this hotel shpuld have been quite luxury with a nice view on the harbour.
Nowadays, the hotel is quite dated even though it's still attractive and fashionable.
My room was not very modern but not too bad.
The location is good to visit Colombo.
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An old colonial hotel with a certain charm of faded glory about it. Nice big comfortable rooms and staff who still provide old fashioned service. The restaurant has good views over the harbour and the food is very good. Situated in the old colonial area of town which, like the hotel, is still in a bygone age!
Stayed 3 nights at the Grand Oriental Hotel. The foyer is quite lovely and was there for Christmas so the decorations were brilliant. It is a very old hotel and has some history, the rooms are outdated and do need to be refurbished however, it was okay for a few nights. The staff were great, helpful and friendly!
This is a hotel with a long history. It is quite shabby in places but the grandeur is still evident. The lobby is very splendid. We visited but didnt stay
The 4th floor restaurant/bar overlooks the port, and does have a small area of outdoor seating. An interesting view. Coffee was decent, though unsurprisingly pricey
I just stayed one night prior to a cruise but would not recommend a longer stay since the harbour area is not attractive or perhaps safe.
My room had a queen bed complete with curtains and was big enough for a couple. Bathroom showed signs of mildew.
I had booked an airport transfer but they did not show. Large breakfast buffet with lots of options.
It is a huge old hotel complex. Furniture and fittings (feel like they) are from the seventies. Rooms are ok (safe and clean). Good views from the restaurant in the 4th floor onto the harbor. Buffet breakfast or buffet dinner OK with many choices.
