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| | | | | | |  | | | | Introduction | | | The Grand Orient Hotel, or GOH as it is commonly known, was built in 1837 for the British soldiers. In 1875 it was converted into a hotel. The hotel was also known as the "Taprobane" and was extremely popular among ship passengers and local residents for its ballroom dancing and luxury. Furniture and crockery from the hotel became style and fashion items. Today the hotel continues to flourish after recent renovations and it is now a comfortable hotel with considerable renown; its reputation is similar to that enjoyed by Raffles in Singapore or the Taj Mahal in Mumbai. | | | | Location Details | | | Conveniently located in the busy metropolis Colombo the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The Grand Orient Hotel is located on the waterfront in Fort, Colombo. Thus, provides easy access to World Trade Centre, Government offices, Banks, Airline offices and Shopping malls. This hotel is 35 km from the international Airport and cosy colonial city hotel offers a warm welcome to businessmen tourist and itinerant traveller. | | | | Facilities Summary | | | | | | | | | | » | Habour Room - Timeless elegance with panoramic view of the harbour, themed restaurant features western and eastern cuisine created with an Asian twist, using the regions cooking techniques. | | | | » | Sri Lankan Restaurant - A restaurant well known for its signature dishes. | | | | » | Tap Bar - Located at the basement of the hotel. with a fine selection of local spirits and a service remarkably friendly. | | | | » | Tiffing Hut - Delicious pastries and cakes are the highlights of the Tiffin hut which provides a warm and inviting experience - open from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm | | | | » | Blue Leopard Nightclub | | | | » | Table tennis | | | | » | Lobby area, | | | | » | Reception desk manned around the clock, | | | | » | Safe hire, | | | | » | Currency exchange facility, | | | | » | Lift access, | | | | » | Three conference rooms, | | | | » | Public Internet connection, | | | | » | Laundry services, | | | | » | Parking is available for those arriving by car | | | |
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| | | Room Types and Facilities Summary | | | | | | | | | Standard Room: The 'Standard Rooms' at the Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo are colonial style, comfortable and feature modern conveniences to satisfy guests. Elegantly designed interiors with matching furniture and curtains brings out colonial touch. Rooms have air-conditioning, telephone, television and mini bar. | | | | | | | | The Deluxe Rooms: Similar to standard room facilities but slightly larger with full poster bed. | | | | | | | | The Suite: The Suites consists of a double bedroom and luxurious toilet, private dining room and living room. The Suites are elegantly decorated with colonial style furniture and special custom made light fittings. | | | | | | |
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