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Grand Oriental Hotel

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

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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.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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
  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruhunu Food Center - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬4 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 on-site 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 centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a lift
  • Tour/ticket information, wedding services and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and concierge services
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels

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  • Free WiFi
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6.8 out of 10, 66 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 23.01
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) 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: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Grand Oriental Colombo
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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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 341 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jegan

Washroom not clean enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is antique but could be in better conditions. There was no cleaning for me ,rotten fruits , mold , door has no way of knowing who is knocking. There was tresspasing from Nadja Hussein.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RYOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean room, good access to the Colombo fort railway/bus stations. The port view from the restaurant at 4F is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

sylviane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kyoko

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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

6/10 Okay

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

fazida binte

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Merilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent. The rooms very old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Patrik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok men korta sängar

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A nice hotel ...many years ago. Nice staff, very dirty floors, a wornout hotel😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

便利、豪華

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 Excellent

Satu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. Nice staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

問合せの対応が全くダメ

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 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Serendipity Doo Dah...

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

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Serendipity Doo Dah...

lovely staff and a tip top location in the Fort... walls were thin and could hear midnight yappy neighbours... the Xmas carols bugged me in the lobby and lift... (why not Lankan music?)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I am happy to stay again very good service reception staff really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location in Colombo

Very good and central location in Colombo, close to City Center and Galle Face strip. Historical feeling as it is one of the oldest hotels in Sri Lanka. Hotel needs refurbishment. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Antti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyvä hinta-laatu-suhde, sijainti lähellä juna-asemaa!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keskeisellä paikalla oleva hyvä hotelli

Erittäin isot huoneet ja siistit, sänky hyvä, lämmintä vettä tuli aina, huoneistokohtaisen ilmastointilaite, ystävällinen henkilökunta sekä erittäin hyvä ja halpa illallisbuffet noin 12 e, eli olin erittäin tyytyväinen tämän hotellin valintaan ja suosittelen myös muille matkustajille. Turvallisuutta lisää poliisilaitoksen ollessa viereisessä rakennuksessa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Antti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainio hinta-laatu-suhde. Hyvä sijainti Fort-aseman lähellä.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

G

This Grand Oriental Hotel Victorian style is just amazing .Its location near train and bus station facing the Fort and harbour is perfec.It gives you a taste of the past. A traditional welcome cocktail juice upon arrival, is offered to all customers. The antic wooden elevators take you to the standard or ,"de luxe" rooms facing the harbour. A fantastic 160 ° bay view and generous buffet in the top floor dining room facing the Harbour will transport you back to the 19th century..A famous Saxo jazzy musician will play Amstrong, Bechet and other songs in the evening to make you dream again. The rooms are average and a bit old fashion, but clean and staff is smiling and helpful. The prices are competitive if you bargain. A standard double room is 27E, de Luxe 50 Euro. I recommand this "Grand Oriental Hotel" for the nostalgy aspect and evening dining atmosphere.
Harbour view from 4th floor buffet dining room
View from the top floor dining room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019