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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Fort with 3 restaurants
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Grand Oriental Hotel

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Lobby
Exterior
Suite
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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Grand Oriental Hotel

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
02, York Street, Colombo, 00700
  • Popular LocationSri Ambal Cafe3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPettah Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationColombo Fort Station13 min walk
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)39 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Colombo

Located near the beach, Grand Oriental Hotel is in Fort neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Dutch Period Museum and Elphinstone Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Talangama Wetland and Dehiwala Zoological Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sugathadasa Stadium or R. Premadasa Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 7 min walk
  • Bally's Casino - 14 min walk
  • Galle Face Green - 14 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 13 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ministry of Crab - 9 min walk
  • TAPHOUSE by RnR - 8 min walk
  • Pillawoos Hotel - 4 min walk
  • Ruhunu Food Center - 4 min walk
  • Ceylon Curry Club - 8 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

Hotel located in Fort
You can look forward to a nightclub, dry cleaning/laundry services and 4 bars at Grand Oriental Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or aromatherapy at Cinnomon SPA, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature local cuisine and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and a reception hall
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

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM–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
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • 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

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

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:

  • 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 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.

How much is parking at Grand Oriental Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

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 a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 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 Khan Clock Tower. Pettah Market and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 336 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 336 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 336 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 336 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 336 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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

fazida binte

Business traveller
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

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
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