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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
Central hotel with 3 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Colombo

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Experience the grandeur of this historic hotel, featuring a classic corner entrance and elegant facade with multiple windows.
Enjoy a meal with a view of the bustling port from this dining table for four.
Stunning corridor with ornate vases and a grand piano, set against a checkered floor.
Step into the elegant lobby, featuring a grand staircase, lush greenery, and a beautifully lit chandelier.
Enjoy a diverse spread of sandwiches, pickle egg appetizers, and juices at this well-stocked buffet.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
2 York Street, 2, Colombo, Western Province, 00200

What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bally's Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruhunu Food Center - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ceylon Curry Club - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

Hotel near Colombo City Centre
You can look forward to a nightclub, an airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Grand Oriental Hotel. Treat yourself to aromatherapy or a massage at Cinnomon Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 4 bars and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A billiards/pool table, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • A reception hall, a ballroom, and evening entertainment
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels

Languages

Arabic, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Harbour Room
  • Sri Lankan
  • Tap Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1837
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 23.01
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 23.01 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 46 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Oriental Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Grand Oriental Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 46 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grand Oriental Hotel located?

Located in Fort, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Peter's Church, Sambodhi Chaitiya, and Pettah Market. Khan Clock Tower and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 338 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Washroom not clean enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

Hotel vetuste, prix peu justifié. On a du changer de chambre parce que des rats courraient au dessus de nos tetes... pas d'eau chaude... Seul le petit dejeuner rattrappe un peu le sejour
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

お部屋は広くて良かったが、水周りの清掃が充分でなかった

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10

The staff in the bar/ restaurant on fourth floor was Very helpful and polite. The hotel restaurant has a Nice view over the harbour. The Rooms was noisy, Mayby from the aircondition.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10

Hotellet har ett bra läge i de gamla koloniala delen av Colombo. Personalen är överlag mycket trevlig och hjälpsam. Inte minst den delen som ansvarar för rumsservicen. Retaurangen på 4:e våningen bhuder på en fantastisk utsikt över hamnen, och serverar en prisvärd middagsbuffé. Bra frukostbuffé med varma och kalla rätter. Hotellet är slitet och illa underhållet. Men funktionsmässigt finns inget att klaga på. Ett prisvärt och trevligt hotell som jag gärna skulle kunna återvända till.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10

The location is good. Restaurant service is excellent Receptionists are unhelpful and cold Need to go for training on service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10

The service was excellent. The rooms very old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10

Bra läge med bra mat bra Wi-Fi men korta sängar städningen var väl sådär
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10

A nice hotel ...many years ago. Nice staff, very dirty floors, a wornout hotel😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10

L’ hôtel est très bien situé dans le quartier du Fort. L’ensemble des installations témoignent d’une grandeur passée et sont aujourd’hui un peu vieillottes notamment les chambres. Le confort et la propreté sont au rendez-vous. La literie est très confortable et le petit déjeuner excellent. A conseiller vivement si en plus vous craignez le bruit assourdissant de la rue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2019

6/10

Fascinating historical building, wonderful view of harbour from top floor restaurant, very helpful staff. But grubby throughout, walls, doors and furnishings particularly so. Food in restaurant uninspiring and overpriced. Second bedside cabinet and light missing in deluxe double room, only provided when I made a fuss at Reception, showing the photo of room as advertised (much better appointed!). Waited until 2.30. p.m. for room to be cleaned next day. Over time, became reconciled (resigned?) to the situation, and look back with some fondness, but only because of the personal charm of some staff members and the hotel’s undeniable character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

観光地に歩いていけて立地は良いです。 部屋は豪華でとても広いのにリーズナブルな価格で泊まれました。 ホテルの人もとても親切、食事も美味しく最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

All good. Nice staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10

３回ほどメールで問い合わせたが、返事がなかった。Hotels.comを通して問い合わせてもらったが、これも不通。電話までしてもらったが、メールでないと返事しないという返事だった。それなのにメールの返事がない！？
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10

It's in the name: a grand, old, lovely establishment... Pleasant, friendly staff... Just the one Lankan restaurant in da hood: Pillawoos, with the standard fare of short eats, biriyani and so on. Very much a man scene... I could hear clearly midnight yapping from the next room, so the old walls must be thin which is surprising. One thing that bugged me was the Xmas jingles being played in the lobby and lift... Why not some Lankan mini-bus music?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019