Right in the heart of the bustling commercial district, the Grand Oriental Hotel `lives' Colombo like no other hotel in the capital. Dating back to 1875, it is an expansive and comfortable three-star hotel, of the colonial era.
Sixty spacious a/c rooms - including two suites and eight deluxe - are larger than normal, and include telephone, tv with in-house movie, often antique furniture, and adjoining bath/shower.
The Harbour Room restaurant, relaxing and comfortable yet unpretentious, serves a la carte meals overlooking the harbour. The Blue Leopard nightclub, now alongside the stallion lounge bar, was the first in the city, and has recently been reopened after a 16-year absence with updated technology. Also: five banqueting and conference rooms, pool table, business centre, doctor on call, pastry shop.
