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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
Restaurant
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2 York St, Colombo, WP, 0100
  • Place, Pettah Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • 29 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • 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

About the area

Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel places you steps from St Peter's Church and within a 10-minute stroll of Sambodhi Chaitiya. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Fort hotel include Khan Clock Tower and Pettah Market.

What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bally's Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 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
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Grand Oriental Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colombo hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Grand Oriental Hotel offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (74 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (72 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
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
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 accepts Visa, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Grand Oriental Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Yep, Grand Oriental Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Oriental Hotel?

The closest beach to Grand Oriental Hotel is Galle Face Beach (1.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Grand Oriental Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Grand Oriental Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, Grand Oriental Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

6.8

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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.

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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