With a stay at Galle Face Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colombo, steps from Galle Face Green and within a 10-minute walk of Crescat Shopping Mall. This 5-star hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Colombo City Centre.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at 1864 Restaurant, one of the hotel's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
The Galle Face Hotel is usually known as a haven of quiet and tranquility amid the buzzing city. However, please note that there will be several celebrations happening both inside the Hotel and around it on New Year's Eve. All our in-house guests are welcome to celebrate the New Year at The Chequerboard with music and fireworks which will go on until the early morning hours of 1st January 2023
"This hotel is truly unique, steeped in history, and they do a wonderful job of preserving its century-old heritage while still embracing the 21st century. Everything is excellent, the staff are friendly and respectful, really valuing old-school service traditions. There's even a museum showcasing famous past guests like Anton Chekhov and Yuri Gagarin.
The 20-meter saltwater pool, right on the Indian Ocean, is simply fantastic for relaxing when the sea is rough.
As I mentioned, the rooms are styled from the 1960s-70s, and you even get the charming creak of the floors and stairs. The hotel team clearly puts a lot of effort into maintaining the property against the forces of time and the ocean's weather.
The dining experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is a story in itself. You can explore not just local cuisine, but dishes from across South Asia. The chefs and restaurant staff really strive to make your stay here an enriching culinary journey into local culture and traditions.
If it's your first time in Sri Lanka, I highly recommend this hotel for your initial introduction to the country. Despite the cost, it offers great value, especially considering its convenient location near Colombo's main attractions."