The evening was commemorated with the unveiling of the marble plaque by His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena, His Excellency the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Honourable Minister of Tourism, flanked by Galle Face Hotel Chairman Mr. Sanjeev Gardiner, his mother Mrs. Mavis Gardiner and his wife Mrs. Sureka Gardiner and children.
The hotel since its beginnings in 1864 has been romanticised as a heritage landmark for many years.
However, rather than being rooted in the past the Galle Face Hotel has instead endeavoured to embrace and celebrate its rich history to deliver to tomorrow’s traveller.
Therefore while preserving its original glory and exceptional colonial architecture, the hotel has begun a new chapter in history following an extensive restoration project which spanned over a period of two years.
About the Galle Face Hotel
South Asia’s leading Grande Dame, the Galle Face Hotel is testimony to both Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its independent present.
Celebrated within the hospitality world, it blends historical splendour with crafted modernity to form a new model for heritage properties.
International guests are immersed in the Galle Face Hotel’s rich traditions and compelling stories, while Colombo society perceive the hotel as the most prestigious, desirable destination in the city for memorable dining and special events.
Whether at the hotel for dinner or for a month-long stay, an experience of the Galle Face Hotel is one of timeless grandeur and exceptional hospitality.
Celebrating 150 years, the Galle Face Hotel is one of the landmarks in Asia and was acclaimed as one of the best heritage Hotels in Sri Lanka in 2012.
Further it is the first Hotel in the country to be featured on a postage stamp.
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 and Hotel Suisse & Queens Hotel in Kandy. Each hotel is a connected to Sri Lanka’s 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 Lanka’s 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 Lankan hospitality to visitors.
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