Location
Lying along Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, this luxury establishment enjoys wonderful views out over Lake Beira (approximately 200 m away) and over the Indian Ocean (1 km from the hotel). Shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are to be found in the vicinity, lying less than 2 km away and it is some 50 m to the nearest bus stop. The train station can be reached in 10 minutes (1 km) and Bandaranaike Airport is 45 minutes away on public transport (35 km).
Facilities
358 rooms and 24 suites are located on 7 storeys and can be reached by 2 lifts. The reception desk in the lobby is staffed round the clock. A safe, a currency exchange service and a cash machine are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A variety of shops are available, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service (for a fee), medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel doctor. 3 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Some rooms include a balcony. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. Amenities provided in the rooms include slippers and a daily paper. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. The hotel has family rooms, 116 non-smoking rooms and 1 smoking room.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers tennis. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and squash. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include live music, a dance club and a nightclub.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a café, a bar and a pub. Delicious specialities await guests in 2 non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurants. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A continental breakfast buffet provides many delicious reasons to rise and shine. At lunch and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet. Special culinary options, such as vegetarian dishes, are also available. The hotel also offers snacks. The chefs prepare delicious specialities during the show cooking. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Shops
Hairdresser
Bar(s)
Pub(s)
Nightclub
Games room
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Medical Assistance
Car Park
24-hour reception
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Lifts
Café
Small supermarket