The hotel was opened in 1973 and comprises a total of 250 rooms with a view of the placid Indian Ocean. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike, and facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and a currency exchange facility. The hotel also offers a café, a hairdressing salon, a night club, a bar and a restaurant. Guests may take advantage of the conference facilities and the room and laundry services, and there is parking available for those arriving by car.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Ceylon Continental is located in Colombo's commercial sector providing easy access to government offices, banks, airline offices and shopping malls. The hotel is just 35 kilometres from the International airport and within close proximity to local attractions such as the zoological gardens, National Museum, temples and other attractions. 1 kms to city centre 35 kms to the nearest airport (bandaranayake intl) Close to the station (colombo fort) 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop