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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colombo with 2 restaurants and spa services

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Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2 York St, Colombo, WP, 0100
  • Place, Pettah Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bally's Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom | Bathrobes, bidet, towels

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Bathrobes, bidet, towels

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Fort, Grand Oriental Hotel is adjacent to St Peter's Church and within a 10-minute stroll of Sambodhi Chaitiya. This 80-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Radicle Specialty Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ruhunu Food Center - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

Hotel in Colombo with 2 restaurants and spa services
Guests of Grand Oriental Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, spa treatment rooms, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and an ATM.
Bathrooms offer bidets and bathrobes. Other amenities include phones, desks, and wardrobes or closets.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel
Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo
Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Grand Oriental Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Grand Oriental Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Fort within a 10-minute walk of Pettah Market, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, and Sambodhi Chaitiya. You'll also find Bally's Casino and Galle Face Green less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Grand Oriental Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as a bar and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Grand Oriental Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Grand Oriental Hotel?

The closest major airport to Grand Oriental Hotel is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), which is 20.7 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Grand Oriental Hotel.

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 68 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Developmental needs

It was not an amazing experience to say that I might not stay in that hotel in my December visit most probably for two reasons: 1) Room service is not listening to requests- I asked guys to provide with just few milk sachets and I did the request to reception too. They just said ok but did not execute. 2) The bath tub is bit slippery and water was not flowing out smoothly. I told about this to room service but nobody attended for that too.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahgoram

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

Terrible Stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay here. I loved the historical significance of this hotel. I rated it exceptionally well because one must understand that the hotel is over 175 years old. Sri Lanka has to recognize the importance of preserving this historical part of town. So much potential in these golden age buildings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Usha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s well worth for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Ok for an overnight stay as we were moving on early next morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

alak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are not trained enough, service is not adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice and nice good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elmer

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Collin Egerton Cuthbert

Traveled with family
Lovely Historical building. We had a large room but the water would not get hot or even warm for showers. Hotel just needs to have a bit of a update with new sheets and refurbished bathrooms. We still enjoyed our stay though as the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chandra

Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Felix N.

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Nice property , value for money. Needs improvements to restore this Land Mark of a hotel in Sri Lanka . It is a Historical Site
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Dorchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What can I say? Not a five-star hotel, but a five-star value and historical relic. Queen Elizabeth and Chekov stayed here, so can you. Perfectly clean and adequate, centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This is a very old hotel and the rooms are very old too. The saving grace are the staff. They are ALL fantastic. One person in particular needs a special mention is Mr Chandika the reception manager. He was just amazingly helpful. M
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Grand Oriental is a wonderful building. Unfortunately it has been unsympatheticly renovated many years ago and is tired and worn which maked it difficult for staff to keep it clean. On the plus side its $1.50 $AUS tuk tuk ride any nunber of great places. It's got a great dinnig room, open all day And the staff are terrifically helpful And it was only $35 aus a night. I arrived at 1.30 am and it was a bit of a shock but after 4 nights I'd stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

imad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

don't go

They should close down. the rooms haven't been renovated for at least a decade. old, dirty, not convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Shiraz

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old proberty but rooms are much more large.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

RAJESH

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is old and not maintained well. First room no hot water on first night. Second day water flooding due to AC break down in room. Room change on second day. Limited choice for breakfast. Daily choice of eggs toast butter jam and tea and coffee. Very difficult to order from menu for Lunch or Dinner, Buffet choice every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023