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| | | | | | |  | | | | Introduction | | The Galle Face Hotel is located in the heart of Colombo along the seafront. With an impressive arched facade that overlooks a kilometre long stretch of lawn called the Galle Face Green. The Galle Face Hotel borrowed its name from this magnificent promenade dating back to 1864. Galle Face Hotel is the only heritage city hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean, it offers old world charm complete with modern day luxuries to enhance your experience. The Galle Face, hailed as a masterpiece of Victorian architecture, retains the dignified and polite atmosphere that gave it such fame in the colonial age.
The Galle Face Hotel is one of the most exquisite hotels in Sri Lanka and features a wide range of spacious rooms. Rooms have polished wooden floors and panelling and antique furniture.
A few of the rich and famous who have stayed at the Galle Face hotel in the bygone era include Indira Ghandi, Emporor Hirohito and Richard Nixon.
The Galle Face Hotel is one of the best locations to experience the Colombo city sunset from its immaculate terrace and gardens.
The new Galle Face Southern Wing, The Galle Face Regency offers the ultimate in luxury. This is the new 5 star section of the hotel. To find out more see the hotel details for The Galle Face Regency. | | | | Location Details | | | The Galle Face Hotel possesses an unrivalled location in the capital, Colombo, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, at the foot of Galle Face Green. It is the only heritage city hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Galle Face Hotel offers an appealing, colonial-style alternative to travellers seeking a change from standard five-star business hotels. | | | | Facilities Summary | | | | | | | | | | » | 3 Restaurants | | | | » | Sea Spray Restaurant - seafood restaurant steps away from the Indian Ocean | | | | » | Veranda Restaurant - featuring International and Sri Lankan cuisine | | | | » | Fine-dining restaurant | | | | » | Verandah and garden terrace overlooking the Indian ocean for pre-dinner drink or to watch the sun retreats | | | | » | The Barista Deli and Inn on the Green British pub, accessed from Galle Road, attract a younger crowd | | | | » | Wine Lounge - A lifetime experience for lovers of fine wines, cheeses and cigars | | | | » | Underground wine cellar (designed for connoisseur's of fine wines, cheeses and cigars) | | | | » | Largest saltwater Swimming Pool in Colombo | | | | » | Gymnasium | | | | » | Galle Face Spa - overlooks the sculpted gardens out towards the Indian Ocean | | | | » | Checkerboard - Is the best place in Colombo to watch the sunset. The bar serves up a range of cocktails and beers | | | | » | Small Piazza shopping mall | | | | » | Salon | | | | » | Laundry | | | | » | Small museum and art gallery | | | | » | Business Centre | | | | » | Extensive banqueting and conference facilities - 6 function rooms | | | | » | Snooker room | | | | » | Childcare | | | |
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| | | Room Types and Facilities Summary | | | The Galle Face Hotel (the older wing of the hotel) possesses: 34 standard rooms, facing the city or Galle Face Green; 21 deluxe rooms, with views of the ocean, Galle Face Green or the city; 5 executive suites and five royal suites, all with ocean views. All have 24-hour butler service, tv (BBC and local channels only), en suite, hairdryer, minibar, IDD phone.
Note: Both Galle Face and Galle Face Regency operate a 1.30pm check-in policy. If a morning check-in is essential, you are recommended to book the previous night. | | | | | | | | | Standard Room: 34 standard rooms with a/c, facing the city or Galle Face Green with optional garden view. Facilities: | | | | | | | | | » | Air conditioning | | | | » | Mini bar | | | | » | Refrigerator | | | | » | TV | | | | » | IDD telephone | | | | » | Attached private bathroom with hot/cold water, hair drier | | |
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| | | | | Deluxe Rooms: Deluxe Rooms are more spacious with a side sea view and a view of Galle Face Green. | | | | | | | | Executive Suites: Executive Suites are spacious and offer direct ocean views and high ceilings | | | | | | | | Regency Rooms: Regency Rooms offer direct sea views with a/c and added luxury. | | | | | | |
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