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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
Central Colombo hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping center

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Located in Fort, Grand Oriental Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with 4 bars and a nightclub. Indulge in local cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants, unwind with aromatherapy at Cinnomon SPA, or enjoy karaoke and evening entertainment.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 York Street, 2, Colombo, Western Province, 00200

What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bally's Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 18 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Radicle Specialty Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ruhunu Food Center - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

A great choice for a stay in Colombo, Grand Oriental Hotel features a nightclub. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages or aromatherapy, and Harbour Room, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include 4 bars/lounges, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1837
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Cinnomon Spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Harbour Room - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sri Lankan - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Tap Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 23.01
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.01 (from 5 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 46 per vehicle
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 16.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Oriental Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Oriental Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Oriental Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 46 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (14-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Grand Oriental Hotel and nearby?

Grand Oriental Hotel has 4 bars and a nightclub, as well as a spa.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Oriental Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Grand Oriental Hotel like?

Grand Oriental Hotel is in Fort, a short 6-minute walk from Pettah Market and 14 minutes' walk from Bally's Casino.

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Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Washroom not clean enough
Jegan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Sunil, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A eviter

Hotel vetuste, prix peu justifié. On a du changer de chambre parce que des rats courraient au dessus de nos tetes... pas d'eau chaude... Seul le petit dejeuner rattrappe un peu le sejour
sylviane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

お部屋は広くて良かったが、水周りの清掃が充分でなかった

6/10 Good

The staff in the bar/ restaurant on fourth floor was Very helpful and polite. The hotel restaurant has a Nice view over the harbour. The Rooms was noisy, Mayby from the aircondition.
Peter, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Prisvärt

Hotellet har ett bra läge i de gamla koloniala delen av Colombo. Personalen är överlag mycket trevlig och hjälpsam. Inte minst den delen som ansvarar för rumsservicen. Retaurangen på 4:e våningen bhuder på en fantastisk utsikt över hamnen, och serverar en prisvärd middagsbuffé. Bra frukostbuffé med varma och kalla rätter. Hotellet är slitet och illa underhållet. Men funktionsmässigt finns inget att klaga på. Ett prisvärt och trevligt hotell som jag gärna skulle kunna återvända till.
Lars, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Receptionists need to go for training

The location is good. Restaurant service is excellent Receptionists are unhelpful and cold Need to go for training on service
fazida binte, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The service was excellent. The rooms very old but clean
Merilyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok men korta sängar

Bra läge med bra mat bra Wi-Fi men korta sängar städningen var väl sådär
Patrik, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

A nice hotel ...many years ago. Nice staff, very dirty floors, a wornout hotel😉
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bonne adresse quartier du Fort

L’ hôtel est très bien situé dans le quartier du Fort. L’ensemble des installations témoignent d’une grandeur passée et sont aujourd’hui un peu vieillottes notamment les chambres. Le confort et la propreté sont au rendez-vous. La literie est très confortable et le petit déjeuner excellent. A conseiller vivement si en plus vous craignez le bruit assourdissant de la rue.
florence, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Fascinating historical building, wonderful view of harbour from top floor restaurant, very helpful staff. But grubby throughout, walls, doors and furnishings particularly so. Food in restaurant uninspiring and overpriced. Second bedside cabinet and light missing in deluxe double room, only provided when I made a fuss at Reception, showing the photo of room as advertised (much better appointed!). Waited until 2.30. p.m. for room to be cleaned next day. Over time, became reconciled (resigned?) to the situation, and look back with some fondness, but only because of the personal charm of some staff members and the hotel’s undeniable character.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

便利、豪華

観光地に歩いていけて立地は良いです。 部屋は豪華でとても広いのにリーズナブルな価格で泊まれました。 ホテルの人もとても親切、食事も美味しく最高でした。
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All good. Nice staff. Very helpful.
Satu, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

問合せの対応が全くダメ

３回ほどメールで問い合わせたが、返事がなかった。Hotels.comを通して問い合わせてもらったが、これも不通。電話までしてもらったが、メールでないと返事しないという返事だった。それなのにメールの返事がない！？
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Serendipity Doo Dah...

It's in the name: a grand, old, lovely establishment... Pleasant, friendly staff... Just the one Lankan restaurant in da hood: Pillawoos, with the standard fare of short eats, biriyani and so on. Very much a man scene... I could hear clearly midnight yapping from the next room, so the old walls must be thin which is surprising. One thing that bugged me was the Xmas jingles being played in the lobby and lift... Why not some Lankan mini-bus music?
adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Serendipity Doo Dah...

lovely staff and a tip top location in the Fort... walls were thin and could hear midnight yappy neighbours... the Xmas carols bugged me in the lobby and lift... (why not Lankan music?)
adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I am happy to stay again very good service reception staff really helpful.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location in Colombo

Very good and central location in Colombo, close to City Center and Galle Face strip. Historical feeling as it is one of the oldest hotels in Sri Lanka. Hotel needs refurbishment. Friendly staff.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hyvä hinta-laatu-suhde, sijainti lähellä juna-asemaa!
Antti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Keskeisellä paikalla oleva hyvä hotelli

Erittäin isot huoneet ja siistit, sänky hyvä, lämmintä vettä tuli aina, huoneistokohtaisen ilmastointilaite, ystävällinen henkilökunta sekä erittäin hyvä ja halpa illallisbuffet noin 12 e, eli olin erittäin tyytyväinen tämän hotellin valintaan ja suosittelen myös muille matkustajille. Turvallisuutta lisää poliisilaitoksen ollessa viereisessä rakennuksessa.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mainio hinta-laatu-suhde. Hyvä sijainti Fort-aseman lähellä.
Antti, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

G

This Grand Oriental Hotel Victorian style is just amazing .Its location near train and bus station facing the Fort and harbour is perfec.It gives you a taste of the past. A traditional welcome cocktail juice upon arrival, is offered to all customers. The antic wooden elevators take you to the standard or ,"de luxe" rooms facing the harbour. A fantastic 160 ° bay view and generous buffet in the top floor dining room facing the Harbour will transport you back to the 19th century..A famous Saxo jazzy musician will play Amstrong, Bechet and other songs in the evening to make you dream again. The rooms are average and a bit old fashion, but clean and staff is smiling and helpful. The prices are competitive if you bargain. A standard double room is 27E, de Luxe 50 Euro. I recommand this "Grand Oriental Hotel" for the nostalgy aspect and evening dining atmosphere.
Harbour view from 4th floor buffet dining room
View from the top floor dining room
dominique, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

立地状況は、国の機関があり、ビジネス街でもあるので、治安上、安全な場所にはあります。落ち着いた雰囲気の場所にあるので、出張で仕事から戻った後、安堵した気持ちになれます。由緒あるホテルですが、古い建物・施設ですので、若い世代の人には好みがありそうです。
10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We simply Love that quaint GOH Great value in a perfect lock
1-night trip