Galle Face Hotel & Spa, Colombo

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Galle Face Hotel

Location:

The Galle Face Hotel is convenient to everything Colombo has to offer, and is only 38 km (23 miles) away from Colombo International Airport. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Hotel is located in the commercial city and in front of the Galle Face Green promenade. This hotel is perfectly located close to the tourist attractions and in the business centre. The hotel was originally built by four British entrepreneurs in 1864. Its name derives from the stretch of lawn which it faces, known as the Galle Face Green. It began as a Dutch villa called Galle Face House. Land for the hotel’s expansion was purchased between 1870 and 1894. In 1894, architect Thomas Skinner completed its current Classic Wing its facade being largely intact until the present day, though with many refurbishments.

The Regency Wing located in the restored southern wing of the hotel was completed in early 2006. It is marketed as the luxury wing of the hotel.

Accommodation (room & amenities):

Fully air-conditioned rooms and suites furnished in elegant Galle Face style with all modern international standard facilities, bath/shower, WC, mini fridge, mini bar, satellite TV, IDD facilities. Standard rooms with garden view, deluxe rooms are spacious with side sea-view and a view on the Galle Face Green. The spacious suites offer a direct sea view.

Regency is a new extension to the City’s famous Galle Face Hotel. The 80 fully air conditioned rooms and suites have been furnished in elegant Galle Face Hotel style offering international standard facilities with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, the shopping arcade ‘Piazza’ or the Spa Garden. They have a range of additional luxuries including the services of a personal butler.

Facilities/services:

The Galle Face Hotel has four restaurants. They are the Sea Spray seafood restaurant, which has a daily dinner buffet, The 1864 Fine Dining Restaurant and wine cellar, an English pub called In.. On the Green, and a buffet restaurant known as the Verandah. The open Verandah is the venue for the English Afternoon Tea on the terrace. Large elegant lobby, 4 bars, business centre, hair-dresser, shopping arcade. Sumptuous tropical gardens on the sea shore. Conference rooms with facilities. The hotel has a small pool, that is situated very close to the Indian Ocean.

Special offers & rates:

All rates shown are quoted in US Dollars inclusive of applicable government tax and service charge.

Period	Room with Breakfast	Single	Double
01.01.2011 - 31.12.2011	Classic Wing - Standard Room	USD 128.00	USD 140.00
	Classic Wing - Superior Room	USD 134.00	USD 146.00
	Classic Wing - Deluxe Room	USD 141.00	USD 153.00
01.01.2011 - 31.12.2011	Regency Wing - Standard Room	USD 141.00	USD 153.00
	Regency Wing - Superior Room	USD 147.00	USD 159.00
	Regency Wing - Deluxe Room	USD 155.00	USD 184.00
	Regency Wing - Superior Deluxe Room	USD 162.00	USD 191.00
	Regency Wing - Oceanic Balcony Suite	USD 187.00	USD 199.00
	Regency Wing - Oceanic Suite	USD 343.00	USD 355.00

The above rates are quoted in US Dollars on nett basis per room per night unless stated otherwise, not per person per night.

The rates shown here are available only for bookings made via this web site, and are not available from the Galle Face Hotel directly.

Our rates are guaranteed, but the availability at these rates may be limited during special events.

General Information:

Normal Check-in Time is 12.00 noon and Check-Out time is 11.00 a.m. Earlier Check-in Time or later Check-out time could be requested on a case by case basis and the hotel may agree depending on availability.