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Grand Oriental Hotel

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Grand Oriental Hotel

A large, historic building with a prominent 'OOH' sign, likely a hotel, featuring classical architecture with multiple stories and a central dome.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A table set for two with a view of a port and cranes in the background.
A grand lobby with white columns, a red carpeted staircase, and patterned flooring.
A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a construction site, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Bar
The current price is AU$51
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

Explore the area

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2 York St, Colombo, WP, 0100
  • Place, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pettah Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bally's Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Budget Twin Room

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a small cabinet.

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Budget Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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. .Near this 3-property class Fort hotel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pettah Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bally's Casino - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bombay Borough - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pastamania - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Izakaya Makotoya - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sri Suryas Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sapphyr Lounge - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

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
  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Oriental Hotel?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Oriental Hotel on 19 Aug 2026 start from AU$51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 85 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

E

Good location with plenty of attentive staff. Hotel is tired, run down and needs immediate refurbishment in all areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sirimevan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air Conditioning supper cool, excellent. Staff very good & nice, room needs bit conditioning. Nearby shops are great.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peer Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very old and historic place and you can get a great place for small money. The crew is really helpful and try what they can.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is very spacious, but a bit old. Overall the hotel is over 200 years, I think, so that’s alright.
The main entrance
The reception
My room
Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Usha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s well worth for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felix N.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice and nice good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking in was like stepping back to Coronation year, E2R I mean! This grand old lady looks exactly as she would have when our late Queen took possession of the Dominion. It's a beautiful time warp and so inexpensive. Huge rooms, clean, comfortable. The bathrooms are great. A lovely breakfast in the delightful top floor dining room bar looking over the port is not fancy but just what is required. The aircon works well but the water pressure in the shower a bit of a let down but hey, we cope! Ceiling fans would be nice. The public areas are just worth exploring, and it takes up a whole block! Wander the colonnades and discover old Colombo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shinsuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room (301) was the one where Queen Elizabeth the Second stayed when she visited the colony according to the information of the hotel’s history I saw on the wall of the corridor. Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Collin Egerton Cuthbert

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

NAOKI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too old building though the entrance look good It took around 15minutes to run hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Godson Nimaldev

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Maintenance very bad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old proberty but rooms are much more large.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A bit worn out, but beautiful historical building

It was close to what I expected, maybe the only two surprises were how huge the rooms were and how much history is there behind this hotel. With all that, with a little more effort in maintaining it, they could make it a dream place. But on the other hand it would probably be much more expensive then, so I kind of liked it as it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jill

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

PATEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only Reception area is renovated and looks great but the rest of the hotel is in poor condition, There was no hot water for bath, Broken windows and doors, Furniture very old, Lots of Maintenance require, looks like management have no clue of Environment, Energy loses in the buildings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

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