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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Daily continental breakfast (USD 6 per person)
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2 York St, Colombo, WP, 0100
  • Place, Pettah Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Colombo World Trade Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bally's Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom | Bathrobes, bidet, towels

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Bathrobes, bidet, towels

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Harbour view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Budget Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and massage/treatment rooms.
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.
During your stay at Grand Oriental Hotel, you're just a quick walk from St Peter's Church. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from St Peter's Church and 6 minutes on foot from Sambodhi Chaitiya
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Grand Oriental Hotel has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 80 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jill, New York

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really lovely, the breakfast was good, and the lobby looks great, but that’s where the compliments end. I wasn’t expecting a luxury hotel, and I understand a full renovation would costs millions, but my room was a mess. The furniture was ripped and scuffed, the tv was broken, only two outlets worked so I had to unplug and replug stuff all the time, the teapot was dirty and missing a lid, the toilet paper holder fell off the wall…. I could go on, but instead I’ll just suggest any future guests manage their expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is well-located, the rooms enormous with very old furniture! A little rundown in places but that’s why the price is low, and I hope no-one “improves” it any time soon! Do not use the tuk-tuk drivers outside the hotel, or believe anyone who tells you “today is a special day”These people are nothing to do with the hotel. Solo women travellers especially beware
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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