Mount Lavinia Hotel, Mount Lavinia
The hotel was originally the residence of the Governor General of Ceylon, Sir Thomas Maitland, in the early 1800s. This hotel still has some of the old world charm and traditions (such as being met by an old-style doorman which takes you back to a bygone age) but with modern conveniences.
The hotel takes great pride in its cuisine and its head chef, Publis, who has been with the hotel since 1957, has his own cookery show on Sri Lankan TV and has also been shown on Rick Steins “ Far Eastern Odyssey” with his fantastic seafood.
It is located some 45 minutes south of Colombo, right on the coast and even has its own private beach. From here it is a journey of about an hour and a half to the airport.
Hotel Suisse in central Kandy
Sitting within four acres of immaculate landscaped gardens, Hotel Suisse is perfectly located within central Kandy, right on the banks of the famous and historic Kandy Lake.
This large hotel in the centre of Kandy is steeped in history and in the 17th century was the home of the Chief Minister of the Royal Granary. It has changed hands a number of times since then, first bought by the British who used the impressive building and grounds as a residence for a prominent army officer. The house was then sold to a Swiss who ran the building as a hotel; although during the world war the hotel was the headquarters of the South East Asia Command. Post war the hotel became what it is today, a high standard hotel enjoyed by many.
Lake Lodge, budget hotel in Colombo
Lake Lodge is a stylish boutique style budget hotel in Colombo that offers great value for money.
The budget hotel has oodles of style with polished cement walls and floors, wooden roof and the fantastic use of local art and textiles.
Lake Lodge is situated in a quiet residential lane in Colombo 3. From here it is an hour to the airport.
