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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Buffet
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
02, York Street, Colombo, 00700
  • Popular LocationPettah Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBally's Casino14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalle Face Green14 min walk
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.7/10 Good
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Double Room

7.9/10 Good
  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Heart of Colombo.You'll be steps from St Peter's Church and within a 10-minute walk of Sambodhi Chaitiya with a stay at this Fort hotel. Khan Clock Tower and Pettah Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 10 min walk
  • Bally's Casino - 14 min walk
  • Galle Face Green - 14 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 13 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪TAPHOUSE by RnR - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruhunu Food Center - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ceylon Curry Club - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

3.5-star Colonial hotel, connected to a shopping center in Fort
Grand Oriental Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A nightclub, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at Grand Oriental Hotel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Colombo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1837
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Grand Oriental Hotel offers 80 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 23.01
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.01 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 46 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Oriental Hotel to the airport?

Grand Oriental Hotel is 20.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Grand Oriental Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 46 per vehicle.

How close is Grand Oriental Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (13-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 3.6 mi (19-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Oriental Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Oriental Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (14-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a pool?

Grand Oriental Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and ocean views.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cinnomon SPA, where you can enjoy aromatherapy and massages.

How close is Grand Oriental Hotel to downtown Colombo?

Grand Oriental Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Colombo.

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 337 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

fazida binte

Business traveler
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Merilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent. The rooms very old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Ding

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019