Located in Fort, Grand Oriental Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with 4 bars and a nightclub. Indulge in local cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants, unwind with aromatherapy at Cinnomon SPA, or enjoy karaoke and evening entertainment.
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
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive
Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 18 min drive
Wellawatta Railway Station - 23 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Grand Oriental Hotel features a nightclub and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Colombo City Centre. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages or aromatherapy, and Harbour Room, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include 4 bars/lounges, a sauna, and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
Arabic, English
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6 AM–10 AM
3 restaurants
4 bars/lounges
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Evening entertainment
Karaoke
Pool table
Beach nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1837
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Full-service spa
Nightclub
Sauna
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Cinnomon SPA. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Harbour Room - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sri Lankan - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Tap Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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)
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 46 per vehicle
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 16.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Oriental Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Oriental Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Oriental Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 46 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Oriental Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Grand Oriental Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (14-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Grand Oriental Hotel and nearby?
Grand Oriental Hotel has 4 bars and a nightclub, as well as a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Oriental Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring local cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Grand Oriental Hotel like?
Grand Oriental Hotel is in Fort, a short 6-minute walk from Pettah Market and 8 minutes' walk from Colombo World Trade Center.
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Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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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
2/10 Poor
Apr 28, 2024
YOSHIHISA
YOSHIHISA, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 23, 2023
A eviter
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
sylviane
sylviane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2023
Torsten
Torsten, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2022
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
Kyoko
2/10 Poor
Dec 19, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 29, 2020
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.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 21, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 17, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2020
Prisvärt
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.
Lars
Lars, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 10, 2020
Receptionists need to go for training
The location is good.
Restaurant service is excellent
Receptionists are unhelpful and cold Need to go for training on service
fazida binte
fazida binte, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2020
The service was excellent. The rooms very old but clean
Merilyn
Merilyn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2020
Ok men korta sängar
Bra läge med bra mat bra Wi-Fi men korta sängar städningen var väl sådär
Patrik
Patrik, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 27, 2020
Verified traveler
5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 26, 2020
A nice hotel ...many years ago. Nice staff, very dirty floors, a wornout hotel😉
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2020
Très bonne adresse quartier du Fort
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.
florence
florence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2020
Verified traveler
21-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 8, 2020
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.
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?