Grand Oriental Hotel

Pleasant stay, friendly staff, recommendable for those who expect basic amenities with the touch of a bygone area. The advertised swimming pool was not traced. The accounting staff needs though a training in customer care. I was presented a bill having had paid already in advance. Though I extended my stay from 3 nights to seven nights, the housekeeping staff was not informed about the extension and the reception also called me up to en-suite at what time I would vacate the room. Settling the bills the evening before my check out the next early morning, I had to argue to get the bills for what I was about to pay like restaurant, laundry and not to be satisfied with a receipt of the money to be paid only.`

We stayed in this Grand Oriental Hotel 15 years ago and celebrated our 25th marriage anniversary. We wanted to revisit the same Grand Oriental Hotel after 15 years. It has fantastic old imperial days charm with decor and furniture and facade but very well renovated. The view of port from 4th floor restaurant is simply mind blowing. In short a super place to stay. Only one short coming. Air-conditioning in room needs to be better. That is because the room area is huge, really huge. We took a deluxe room.

In fact this is my third stay in this Hotel. I love it's gothic structure, old fashioned room decoration, and the front desk and it's open space. The ambience of the restaurant is awesome. The view outside is Worth mentioning. The support systems, room cleanliness even small details are well taken care and maintained. I will love to stay again and again and will strongly recommend my friends to experience GOH.

Grand Oriental Hotel is a colonial structure dating to almost 180 years ago. One would be living in spacious quarters originally designed as barracks for british soldiers during world war ii. There is a beautiful panoramic view of the Colombo Port from the restaurant and one can watch the movement of ships and working of the Port while enjoying a leisurely meal. Overall the stay was pleasant.

I arrived late in night. Hotel staff gave me an upgrade of the room. Breakfast is good. Considering that the Grand Oriental Hotel is very old, one should not expect very modern looking Grand Oriental Hotel. This is like a heritage Grand Oriental Hotel with an awesome view of the Colombo sea port.
I arrived late. Hotel staff gave me an upgrade free of cost. I was very happy ad relaxed.

Hotel staff was very good. When entering in the Grand Oriental Hotel every time security checks luggage. Room service persons are too much helpful. Only one bad thing was there for me that's my room's water heater was not working. Maintenance peoples came, but they cant solve this problem. Near Grand Oriental Hotel, there is no good Indian restaurant or tourist place.

It was a good experience, ngl the staff were friendly and cooperative but there were some issue with the room, the mini fridge didn't work and the bathroom door didn't close. We had complained this in the reception but their was no action taken from their side. Overall its a good stay if u are looking for a Grand Oriental Hotel amin a vintage style and heritage feel.

The harbor view fourth floor restaurant is truly a unique ambiance. We can view ships getting piloted and berth ed. Crane operations and cargo loading can be viewed while dining.
Century old building I love historical building the colonial era building has its own style of aesthetics hence it is not for the modernity lover but fair enough teach facilities.

The Grand Oriental Hotel is a converted British troop barracks of around 180 years old. The accommodation is very spacious and individual air conditioning good. Staff are courteous and helpful. It is well located with Colombo port adjacent and Police headquarters right next door. The restaurant has a fabulous view of the docks. Overall, a pleasant stay.

Service good, staff behavior good, food nice, cleanliness ok. Only thing i noticed adverse is the bad maintenence of bathroom. There was a lickeage in bathroom under wash basin and the water is flooding everywhere in the bathroom. Only this one thing they will have to repair. Otherwise no complaints.

Oriental is in prime location next to Colombo Port authority and police HQ. Build in 1837 still holds the traditional feeling. Great view of the Port from 4th floor restaurant. Good service. Need to take care of toilet facets. Otherwise nice play to stay and value for money you spend.

I stayed there with my friend, very neat and clean Grand Oriental Hotel, nice staff, great location in middle of the city, great architecture of Grand Oriental Hotel from outside as well as inside. Everything nearby at walking distance. Pocket friendly. Awesome experience.

Really enjoyed staying in the very first Grand Oriental Hotel of sri lanka with all modern amenities. Service was excellent and instant. Happy to stayed there. Colombo sea port view restaurant is the best ever o have seen in goh

Good location prime location. Clean and spacious rooms. Clean bathroom. Cooperative staff soft spoken. Value for money. Near to all tourist spots.

Very good budget friendly Grand Oriental Hotel in a good area with attractions nearby, highly recommended for budget travellers

Affordable and brilliant breakfast. 2 options to choose from veg and American breakfast.

Nice location, nice staff, nice room.

Its located near to Pettah bus station and Fort railway station.

The property is built in 1835 and maintained to today's level. Good cleanliness, bed etc. However the commode seat was stained black/blue and did not give good impression of hygiene. Wifi was not working. Overall good location just opposite to port.

We stayed there for two nights and 3 days. We liked their hospitality and the ambiance a lot. This Grand Oriental Hotel is located at center of Colombo and next to port. Room service and cleanliness is good.

All staff doing well and best of luck for all coming stays

It has been a pleasant experience of staying in GOH for 2 nights. All was well but the Grand Oriental Hotel need to fix one fan in each room, given the AC would take it's happy to cool the entire room at the height of summer. It's essential requirement.

Centrally located, near Harbour, old but well-maintained building. Value for money.

Location best part of the Hotel, colonial feel to the Hotel

Reasonable rates Central location Rooms are clean Co operative staff
Overall good stay Tariff rates are reasonable Central location

Food and location is good, many amenities available within resort.
Nice stay, clean rooms and lot of amenities available.

Secured stay with sri lankan delicious food varieties

I stay their near to petya market.

Nice location nice Hotel rooms and nice Hotel staff

Very good location to stay for stay near to police head quarter and near to mall, food and service are fabulous, overall good experience.