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The Galle Face (Colombo) 02, Kollupitiya Road Colombo Sri Lanka |
| Description | |
| The Galle Face Hotel is
situated in the heart of the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. An oasis of tranquility
amidst the hustle and bustle of the city by the side of the Indian Ocean. A feature
unique among hotels in Colombo. Established in 1864 it soon became and continues
to be one of the most exquisite hotels East of the Suez The GFH is a low-rise structure which has been hailed as a masterpiece of Victorian Architecture. It resembles a stately home facing the Indian Ocean and as a charming hangover of colonialmanners and services. For almost a century it was the focal point of British colonial life style in the island. |  |
| History | |
| The hotel has been patronized by some of
the most famous names of the 20th century and the granite plaque in the lobby
gives a list of some of these persons i.e. Ursula Andrews, Maharajah of Baroda,
Don Bradman, Hayley Mills - Prince & Princess Mikasa, Emperor Hirohito, John
D. Rockefeller, Kurt Walheim, Zulfikar Alibhuto, Noel Coward, Bo Derek, Carrie
Fisher, Indira Gandhi, Yuri Gagarin, Edward Heath, Prince Aly Khan, Imran Khan,
Alfred Karupp. In the early years of the last century, many technological developments
were first introduced to the Galle Face Hotel. Electricity, mechanised laundry,
lifts and a sea water swimming pool were some of the attractions in the early
part of the century. The hotel is essentially updated as we enter the new Millennium. The rooms are all air-conditioned and have modern amenities, including attached bath rooms, TVs Refrigerators etc, but the old magic remains - No wonder many writers have exclaimed that the GFH is one of the few un-spoilt hotels, left in the world. The hotel, having survived the 19th and 20th centuries is now set to meet the challenges of the 21st century. |  |
| Recreation | |
| A sea water swimming pool located between
the South Wing and the Indian Ocean. The guests can take a dip in the king size swimming pool, have afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the sea or sip a cocktail from the bar. |  |
| Guest Rooms | |
| Royal Suite, thirty square meter in area,
consists of living and dining areas. The magnificent antique furniture and artifacts
in the room are unique in style and elegance. The suite enjoys a panoramic seaview
of the Indian Ocean. Deluxe Rooms with high ceilings and ocean view are known for their old world spaciousness. |  |
| Gastronomy | |
| The Sea Spray Restaurant and Sunset Bar
are designed to enhance your pleasure in entertaining whether it is dinner on
the terrace by the sea for 150 guest or in the private, cozy air conditioned comfort
of an elegant private room. The Verandah Restaurant A classic open Verandah with arched windows facing the sea, serves continental and oriental cuisine in a tropical and casual environment. |  |
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