Galle Face Hotel
Hotel · Colombo ·
Historic colonial hotel with ocean views, spa, museum
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2 Galle Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka Get directions
Historic colonial hotel with ocean views, spa, museum
2 Galle Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka Get directions
"For a potential T20 World Cup Final in Colombo, this seafront hotel is recommended as a stately place to stay, pairing colonial‑era charm and views over the Indian Ocean with easy access to Sri Lanka’s capital and its cricket culture." - Jessica Chapel
"A colonnaded Colombo icon on the island’s west coast that underwent a major restoration of its North Wing, modernizing guest rooms and public spaces while foregrounding history through Heritage Tours and an on-site museum. Highlights include a seaside restaurant and a new L’Occitane spa, plus quirky historic artifacts on display—everything from Prince Philip’s early personal car to a cannonball lodged in the building—and behind-the-scenes access to spaces with literary ties, such as the office where Arthur C. Clarke completed a novel." - Mary Holland
Bourdain had: drinks. Drinks date: Tracy Holsinger, founding artistic director of the Mind Adventures Theatre Company.
"It’s an hour-long drive from the airport to the Galle Face Hotel, a colonial-era grande dame on the beach that's the city's most storied retreat. Check in and have a quick lunch on the verandah overlooking the sea..."
"This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, features a spa and a saltwater pool with lounge chairs that faces the vast Indian Ocean. With hardwood floors, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo City. They come equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A minibar and a personal safe are included. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa or work out at the gym. Galle Face Hotel also provides a business center. In the heart of Colombo City, Galle Face Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and just 22 miles from Colombo International Airport. Local and international dining options can be enjoyed at the hotel's 2 on-site restaurants, Verandah and 1864. For a drink, guests can head to the bar." - My Boutique Hotel (en)