Hotel Glendower

We visited Hotel Glendower for our honeymoon, and the experience was truly wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with such warmth and kindness, which made us feel very special. We were pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade, and the beautifully decorated room added a lovely touch to our stay. The food was absolutely delicious, and every meal was a delight. A special thank you to the Noha who warmly welcomed us, Lakshmi, and the chef for their exceptional hospitality and care. They truly made our honeymoon memorable.

The Glendover Hotel is a wonderful place to stay. The very kind and friendly hotel staff even offered us a room upgrade, so we enjoyed more luxury than we had hoped for. We were welcomed with delicious cinnamon tea and warm towels. Since it’s much cooler here than in other parts of Sri Lanka, the hot towels felt especially comforting. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and a water kettle was provided. The bed and sheets were the most comfortable we’ve had during our entire trip. The night before, we were asked which type of breakfast we preferred, and we chose the Sri Lankan breakfast. It was amazing — a perfect combination of a high-class hotel breakfast and a traditional Sri Lankan selection of dishes. As we were the only guests having breakfast early in the morning, Sharat offered us a personal, butler-like service. Our whole stay was an unforgettable experience for us backpackers, and we were truly treated like royalty.

I visited Colombo and other tourist cities (Nooreylia) with my family in 2017. The resorts were stunning, offering a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and breathtaking views Each place felt like a serene escape, with beautiful beaches, tropical gardens, and impeccable hospitality. Staying there was truly a memorable experience

We were lucky enough to stay in the Glendower Hotel during the Ditwah cyclone of late November 2025, the most devastating storm to hit the area since 1947. For days there was no public transport, no internet no ATMs or card payment and no escape from the conditions. The staff were ALL endlessly kind and helpful to us; from cleaning staff to management I offer my sincere thanks. They too suffered from being unable to contact loved ones during the emergency but continued to provide an excellent service. We loved the hotel. It is full of colonial-style charm and elegance with beautiful gardens, a very convenient location but most importantly the professionalism of the small but dedicated staff. We thoroughly recommend The Glendower Hotel!

It was a wonderful experience for 2 days in Nuwara Eliya and this hotel added to it. I came in late night but the staff (Lakshmi) was waiting for me to check in. At night at 10:30 after a.long day of travel, I was given a hot towel and a welcome drink. Felt very refreshed. I got a room that was okay but not to my satisfaction so I just put in a word next morning asking for a room change but wasn't hopeful. They moved me to a better room in a quieter part of the hotel by 1 PM. The bar is small but has a good vibe and the restaurant also serves great food. The hotel does need some renovation but the staff and the service more than make up for it. The hotel is in a fantastic location and Nuwaraeliya is a magical place. Will come again soon.

Really loved our stay here! The room was super clean and nice, and the staff were so friendly, especially Lakshmi, she was amazing! The food was delicious too. Definitely a great place to stay!

My family and I dined at this gorgeous hotel quite a few times and on each and every occasion we were never disappointed , the food was really good , the management and staff were very friendly and polite . The hotel itself is very cosy and gives you the opportunity to have a glimpse of a good old colonial bungalow . I would also like to make a special mention about the young chap (Lasa) who provided us with some excellent music .He is such a talent he has the ability to choose the songs according to the crowd present.And also he has a good combination of old and new songs. All in all it was worth every penny we spent at Glendover.🍻🍻👍👍

The food quality and taste was very poor. We ordered hot garlic mushroom and vegetarian fried rice. It was oil loaded and could not taste any flavour in the mushroom. The price is on the expensive side, not worth the money!