 The
five-star Cinnamon Grand stands in 10 acres of greenery,
a few yards from the Indian Ocean, on the edge of
Colombo's commercial area. One of a elite band of
hotels that can lay claim to be the most luxurious
hotel in the capital. There are several fine restaurants,
including arguably the best fish restaurant in town,
Laguna. There is a glorious pool and atmospheric
poolside bar. A brand new spa opens in August 2006.
The rooms are deluxe and well fitted with all the
mod-cons.
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Looking the Indian Ocean, The Ceylon Continental
is found at the quieter end of Galle Face Green,
a short walk from downtown Colombo. The hotel has
all the facilities and mod-cons one would expect
from a 5* star hotel. The is a fabulous swimming
pool, floodlit tennis court and a great selection
of restaurants.
The
Galle Face has had a thorough and sympathetic facelift
which has reawakened memories of its unrivalled
reputation in colonial times. Spacious rooms, with
wooden floors and antique furniture, delightful
verandahs and an unrivalled position at the foot
of Galle Face Green. A largely middle-aged and elderly
clientele continue to find it an appealing alternative
to the 
Havelock
Place Bungalow is a rare thing in Colombo: a small
boutique hotel, offering a peaceful and elegant
alternative to the major five-star properties. This
elegant six-bedroom property is enormously popular.