The Grand Hotel, built in 1891, was the palatial residence of the former Governor of Sri Lanka, Sir Edward Barnes; today we offer the ultimate in comfort and the best of traditions from the ‘good old days’ to all who seek the charms of our famed hill country landmark. 156 Elegantly furnished rooms including 3 Presidential Suites (Golf Wing), 2 Governors Suites (Governors Wing) and 1 Room (Golf Wing) overlook the magnificent, award-winning gardens of the Grand Hotel filled with beautifully laid out beds of flowers. The expansive Main Restaurant (Barnes Hall) offers equally vast buffets – breakfast, lunch and dinner with show kitchens that create the choice of fare to perfection. Offering both Western and Eastern menus, its reputation is legendary.
The Grand Hotel, built in 1891, was the palatial residence of the former Governor of Sri Lanka, Sir Edward Barnes; today we offer the ultimate in comfort and the best of traditions from the ‘good old days’ to all who seek the charms of the famed hill country landmark. 156 Elegantly furnished rooms including 3 Presidential Suites (Golf Wing), 2 Governors Suites (Governors Wing) and 1 Room (Golf Wing) overlook the magnificent, award-winning gardens of the Grand Hotel filled with beautifully laid out beds of flowers. The expansive Main Restaurant (Barnes Hall) offers equally vast buffets – breakfast, lunch and dinner with show kitchens that create the choice of fare to perfection. Offering both Western and Eastern menus, its reputation is legendary.
The deluxe room offers accommodation with beautiful views of the surroundingsand the basic amenities include heating facilities, cable television, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, telephone and hot baths while the accommodation is divided in to the Governor's wing and the golf wing.
Offering both Western and Eastern menus, its reputation is legendary. The Supper Club Bar offers a headier atmosphere with music and dancing, while the Lounge is more intimate, with a la carte meals. (??) The Coffee Shop with its blazing hearth serves light meals and snacks throughout the day. At nightfall, slip back a century or more at the Traditional Bar for some fine old malt and a game of Billiards while a hearty log fire looks on. Enjoy a unique dining experience at The Grand Indian Restaurant, with authentic time-honoured dishes.
The setting maybe colonial, but the amenities are definitely modern – with cable TV, Mini Bar, high speed internet access and IDD phones including the standard hotel services from laundry, safety deposit boxes and currency exchange to concierge; 24 hour reception and room service. There’s a health centre and a small shopping arcade and Tennis for the more active; and of course the famed Golf Course, right opposite the hotel. The hotel offers banquet and conference facilities for up to 200 guests and a Business Centre for the corporate traveller. With the charming traditional atmosphere and the extensive gardens, the hotel is also the popular choice for local weddings.
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