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Grand Oriental Hotel

Colombo, Colombo

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 1.5 km to Galle Face Green and 2.4 km to Beira Lake

Near shopping centersOnly 452 m to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 464 m to Pettah Market

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 708 m to Colombo Fort Station

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 4.1 km to Durdans Hospital

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3.6/5

GoodFrom 55 reviews

5.0/516 Apr 2026

Mark • Solo Trip

Walking in was like stepping back to Coronation year, E2R I mean! This grand old lady looks exactly as she would have when our late Queen took possession of the Dominion. It's a beautiful time warp and so inexpensive. Huge rooms, clean, comfortable. The bathrooms are great. A lovely breakfast in the delightful top floor dining room bar looking over the port is not fancy but just what is required. The aircon works well but the water pressure in the shower a bit of a let down but hey, we cope! Ceiling fans would be nice. The public areas are just worth exploring, and it takes up a whole block! Wander the colonnades and discover old Colombo.

5.0/517 Dec 2025

Jan • Solo Trip

Charmigt gammalt kolonialhotell med väldigt rymliga rum där man skulle kunna bo en hel familj. Bra område, nära barer, restauranger och sevärdheter.

5.0/512 Dec 2025

Hilary • Solo Trip

The hotel is well-located, the rooms enormous with very old furniture! A little rundown in places but that’s why the price is low, and I hope no-one “improves” it any time soon! Do not use the tuk-tuk drivers outside the hotel, or believe anyone who tells you “today is a special day”These people are nothing to do with the hotel. Solo women travellers especially beware

5.0/528 Jun 2025

Claude • Solo Trip

I truly enjoyed my stay here. I loved the historical significance of this hotel. I rated it exceptionally well because one must understand that the hotel is over 175 years old. Sri Lanka has to recognize the importance of preserving this historical part of town. So much potential in these golden age buildings

5.0/517 Nov 2024

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

very good

5.0/514 Nov 2024

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

very nice and nice good

5.0/527 Aug 2024

Andreas • Solo Trip

Ein Hotel mit Geschichte. Man spürt den Geist des Reisens. Es ist ein großer Augenblick für mich in diesem ehrwürdigen Hotel zu übernachten. Die Drinks und der Seafood-Salat im 4. Stock mit grandioser Aussicht sind empfehlenswert. Die Betten sind ausgezeichnet.

5.0/515 Mar 2024

Karl

Für mich war die Lage und die Freundlichkeit sehr wichtig und hat mich zufriedengestellt

5.0/525 Feb 2024

Kemp

J'aime bien l'ambience. La plus vielle hotel a Colombo c'est n'est pas moderne mais tres proper.

5.0/54 Feb 2024

Thomas

What can I say? Not a five-star hotel, but a five-star value and historical relic. Queen Elizabeth and Chekov stayed here, so can you. Perfectly clean and adequate, centrally located.

5.0/51 Feb 2024

MARGARET • Couple Trip

This is a very old hotel and the rooms are very old too. The saving grace are the staff. They are ALL fantastic. One person in particular needs a special mention is Mr Chandika the reception manager. He was just amazingly helpful. M

5.0/512 Nov 2023

MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ

Very old proberty but rooms are much more large.

4.6/511 Jun 2023

I reserved the Grand Oriental for three nights for my family and my infant child, a yearold. I reserved this accommodation because I was intrigued by a hotel from the turn of the century that was still operating as a hotel but as a kind of low-cost, three-star lodging. It was honestly like being at the Titanic because it had so much antique furniture, a sense of old grandeur, intriguing twists and turns, and the prettiness of a place that needed a thorough cleaning. If only the walls could speak! The mini fridge and hot water issues broke up our room. All of this, however, was a feature of the charm because the staff was so friendly and our expectations were mirrored in the star stay. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that the issues were resolved and we were at ease due to the minor inconveniences mentioned above. They did everything with a smile and provided excellent service. I would suggest my family and friends stay here. Also, the location was strategically close to the railway station, the Dutch hospital restaurants, and the Gall Face Green area was close by. Thank you, Grand Oriental Staff, and management for a pleasant visit.

4.6/516 Feb 2023

I'm delighted to return. My companion and I spent the night here. We arrived late for work in combination after some intense travel schedules, and we were well greeted. The hotel is situated in a prime location in the heart of the island. With a lovely view of the harbor, I was given a lovely smoking suite. The accommodations provided were quite quiet, pleasant, with enough space and a pleasing odor. While I had a meal and a game of billiards once, I still think that the food tastes nice. The restroom was quite good. The ancient theme was quite appealing. Some locations, such as the path need to be maintained to keep them up. Furthermore, you can concentrate a little more on exemplary service employees. All in all, perfect oriental. When they have a pool, this will always be a nice hotel for me during my lengthy stay. I appreciate your hospitality team Grand Oriental Hotel..

4.4/526 May 2023

The brunch buffet in the harbor room was really nice. There wasn't much choice here, but it was well prepared. Desserts were also very nice. The violin player's music was very relaxing. And then, the service was also very good. It's a recommendation to get your dinner buffet.

4.4/511 Nov 2022

Beautiful old hotel building next to the old port buildings. The main foyer has recently been renovated and is a wonderful place to get a coffee if you're in the area and want to take in the sights. It has a great potential to be a really lovely place.

4.2/514 Feb 2023

Overall, the dinner buffet could be recommended. The buffet dinner in the harbour room was very nice, not a very large selection but tastefully prepared and the desserts were very nice too. Also the music by a violin player was very soothing.

4.0/521 Mar 2026

Sirimevan • Solo Trip

Air Conditioning supper cool, excellent. Staff very good & nice, room needs bit conditioning. Nearby shops are great.

4.0/510 Nov 2025

Gabriela • Solo Trip

The room is very spacious, but a bit old. Overall the hotel is over 200 years, I think, so that’s alright.

4.0/52 Sep 2025

Setsuko • Family Trip

前回も宿泊しました。レストランの朝食ブッフェが味落ちしてて残念でした。翌日から利用止めました😫

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Sports & Recreation

Snack Bar/Deli

Billiards

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Elevator/Lift

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Parking (Free)

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Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

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2 York St, Colombo, WP, LK

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-midnight

Check-out12:00

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About Grand Oriental Hotel

Grand Oriental Hotel Location
With a stay at Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo (Fort), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Colombo City Centre and Pettah Market. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Khan Clock Tower and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Talangama Wetland.

Grand Oriental Hotel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Grand Oriental Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 individually furnished guestrooms. Private bathrooms have bidets and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - Wed, 12 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children