Galle Face

Maintaining its old colonial style, this hotel was built in 1865 and renovated in 2002. It comprises 85 rooms and 5 suites spread over 2 floors. Guests may make use of the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, 2 lifts, safe and a currency exchange facility. There are also 2 bars, a pub, a hairdresser's salon, a games room and 2 air-conditioned restaurants available to use. The hotel also offers 2 public Internet terminals with wireless connection (WLAN) and 2 conference rooms and those arriving at the hotel by car may take advantage of the hotel car parking facilities. Laundry, room and medical services round off the facilities on offer.

These rooms, in the Classic (or original) Wing, have managed to maintain all of their colonial charm whilst offering all of the modern facilities. The rooms have original wooden floors and large comfortable beds. Each room has satellite TV, writing desk, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, air-conditioning and a 24-hour room service.

The hotel has a choice of two restaurants, one is in the hotel gardens at the front of the hotel and has views of the Indian ocean and is famous for its seafood; the other restaurant inside the hotel serves a la carte international cuisine and has an excellent wine menu.

There is a swimming pool with children's paddling area, 2 snack bars as well as table tennis facilities. There is also an entertainment programme to provide some variation for guests. A golf course is located within 6 km of the hotel.