Grand Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Colonial hotel, connected to a shopping center in Fort

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2 York Street, 2, Colombo, Western Province, 00200
  • 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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Budget Double Room

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Heart of Colombo.You'll be steps from St Peter's Church and within a 10-minute walk of Sambodhi Chaitiya with a stay at this Fort hotel. Pettah Market and Khan Clock Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).

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) - 40 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

3.5-star Colonial hotel, connected to a shopping center in Fort
Grand Oriental Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. A nightclub, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at Grand Oriental Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Colombo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1837
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Grand Oriental Hotel offers 80 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Oriental Hotel to the airport?

Grand Oriental Hotel is 20.7 mi (40-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Grand Oriental Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 46 per vehicle.

How close is Grand Oriental Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (12-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 3.6 mi (20-min drive) from Crow Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Oriental Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Oriental Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 14 for adults and USD 7 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino (14-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a pool?

Grand Oriental Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and ocean views.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cinnomon Spa, where you can enjoy aromatherapy and massages.

How close is Grand Oriental Hotel to downtown Colombo?

Grand Oriental Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Colombo.