The setting of its architectural excellence in the heart of Colombo offers a great view of the Indian Ocean and the hotel embraces its rich history and legendary traditions in order to create an engaging, immersive experience that resonates with old and new generations of travelersboth international and locals alike.
Sri Lanka is among the few places in the world that can offer a traveller such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage, scrumptious South Asian delicacies and unique experiences within such a compact location.
As its hospitality caters to a wide range of people craving traditional experiences and cuisines, Galle Face Hotel is ready to welcome the New Year by evolving into its former glory with a new ambience.
The Hotel is proud to announce that they are ready to assist Sri Lanka in promoting its culture and value as it introduces exclusive experiences with a Galle Face Hotel Expeditions Department and a Hotel Historian, the first of its kind in the Sri Lankan Hotel industry.
“The Expedition Agents will be knowledgeable individuals that are specially trained to ensure Guests are given every opportunity to experience all the wonderful and diverse sights, sounds and experiences of Sri Lanka, while the hotel’s museum will be headed by the Galle Face Hotel’s Historian to educate our Guests on the historical importance of the Hotel, Colombo and Sri Lanka.
The Historian will conduct regular journeys of historical and architectural interest throughout the hotel, give lectures and maintain the valuable hotel archives,” said Antony Paton, General Manager.
Throughout the years Galle Face Hotel have always respected its traditions and safe guarded their essence regardless of current global trends, therefore they still remain to be a testimony to both Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its independent present.
About the Galle Face Hotel
The Galle Face Hotel is an award winning heritage hotel located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is steeped in the unique history of Sri Lanka amidst tradition and family values.
It is probably the only Hotel in the world which has a setting of a sea front city Hotel combined with the features of a beachside resort together grandeur and elegance of the bygone era of Sri Lanka.
Celebrating 150 years, the Galle Face Hotel is one of the landmarks in Asia with a historical past that speaks of the historical significance of Sri Lanka.
Today, the Galle Face Hotel is acclaimed as one of the best heritage Hotels in Sri Lanka and in 2012 it became the first Hotel in the country to be featured on a postage stamp.
The old world charm of the Hotel harks back to a vintage when Aristocracy and celebrities spent their days in pampered luxury, and sipped their tea while enjoying the magnificent sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Over the years, many Heads of State and celebrities have graced the Hotel, charmed by its eclectic mix of imperial tradition, architecture and flavor.
“The hotel is currently undertaking an ambitious restoration project restoring the Hotel’s rooms, restaurants and the ballrooms to their former glory with subtle modernization to enhance the quality of The Galle Face Hotel experience.
The Hotel is intrinsically linked to the history and heritage of Sri Lanka, and the project is guided by an uncompromising commitment to preserve the unique ambience for guests to enjoy,”
About the Galle Face Hotel Group
The Galle Face Hotel Group manages the hotel and leisure interest of Galle Face Hotel, Kandy Hotels PLC & Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC.
Under this banner are 3 distinct portfolios of businesses.
The Deluxe Heritage Hotels Collection.
Galle Face Hotel in Colombo & Hotel Suisse & Queens Hotel in Kandy.
Each hotel is a connected to Sri Lankas history, imbibed with the splendor of yesteryear while continuing to serve visitors, foreign and domestic is gracious surrounds.
The Resorts Collection
4 hotels routed in some of Sri Lankas most special areas offer a modern facility with outstanding vista & access to experience this great country.
The Lake Hotel Polonnaruwa, The Surf Hotel Bentota, The Safari Hotel Thissamaharama and The Lake House Polonnaruwa
Each of these recently refurbished hotels offers traditional Sri Lankian hospitality to visitors.
For more information please contact:
Mahika Chandrasena - Director Marketing Communications . This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 0773 295727 - www.gallefacehotel.com
