Experience the urban charm of Fort with a stay at Grand Oriental Hotel. Enjoy continental breakfast, unwind with a coffee in the lobby, or indulge in a rejuvenating massage treatment room. With free self parking and two on-site restaurants, this hotel offers convenience and connection.
When visiting Colombo, Grand Oriental Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel
Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo
Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel Colombo
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Oriental Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Grand Oriental Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Grand Oriental Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Oriental Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Oriental Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Grand Oriental Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (14-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Grand Oriental Hotel and nearby?
Grand Oriental Hotel has spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Grand Oriental Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Grand Oriental Hotel like?
Grand Oriental Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Pettah Market and 7 minutes' walk from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct.
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Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
History
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2025
It’s well worth for the money
Usha
Usha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 20, 2025
Overnight stay
Ok for an overnight stay as we were moving on early next morning
Julie
Julie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 22, 2025
staff are not trained enough, service is not adequate.
alak
alak, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2024
Nirmala Chandrakanthi
Nirmala Chandrakanthi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
Shan
Shan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2024
Very good
Nirmala Chandrakanthi
Nirmala Chandrakanthi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
very good
Nirmala Chandrakanthi
Nirmala Chandrakanthi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
very nice and nice good
Nirmala Chandrakanthi
Nirmala Chandrakanthi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2024
Elmer
Elmer, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 4, 2024
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.
Collin Egerton Cuthbert
Collin Egerton Cuthbert, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2024
Chandra
Chandra, 15-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2024
Nice property , value for money. Needs improvements to restore this Land Mark of a hotel in Sri Lanka . It is a Historical Site
Felix N.
Felix N., 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2024
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.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2024
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
MARGARET
MARGARET, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2024
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
Michael
Michael, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 27, 2023
don't go
They should close down. the rooms haven't been renovated for at least a decade. old, dirty, not convenient.
imad
imad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 23, 2023
Shiraz
Shiraz, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
Very old proberty but rooms are much more large.
MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ
MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 15, 2023
The property is old and not maintained well. First room no hot water on first night. Second day water flooding due to AC break down in room. Room change on second day. Limited choice for breakfast. Daily choice of eggs toast butter jam and tea and coffee. Very difficult to order from menu for Lunch or Dinner, Buffet choice every day.
RAJESH
RAJESH, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
Too old building though the entrance look good
It took around 15minutes to run hot water.
NAOKI
NAOKI, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2023
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.
Stefan
Stefan, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2023
Savirimuthu
Savirimuthu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
May 22, 2023
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.