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Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka · Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts · Core Luxury
Opened in 1975 as Hotel Lanka Oberoi, Oberoi Hotels' first property outside India, Cinnamon Grand Colombo is the chain's founding hotel, with a Skidmore, Owings & Merrill atrium that predated nearly every luxury atrium in Asia. Rebranded under Cinnamon in 2005, the 475-room Galle Road landmark remains Colombo's grande-dame business hotel, with seven restaurants, the Oak Room ballroom, and a central address that has hosted the city through decades of change.
- 475 rooms
- Opened 1975
- Rooms from 346 sq ft (32 m²)
About Cinnamon Grand Colombo
- Some suites add wet bars.
- Entry-level rooms start at 346 sq ft (32 m²).
History
Opened in 1975 as Hotel Lanka Oberoi — Oberoi Hotels' first property outside India — Cinnamon Grand Colombo is the chain's founding hotel, with a Skidmore, Owings & Merrill atrium that predated nearly every luxury atrium in Asia. Rebranded under Cinnamon in 2005, the 475-room Galle Road landmark remains Colombo's grande-dame business hotel, with seven restaurants, the Oak Room ballroom, and a central address that has hosted the city through decades of change.
The setting
2 km from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.
Restaurants and bars
- Cheers — Bar · Pub-inspired menu
- London Grill — Restaurant · Fine dining
- The Lagoon — Restaurant · Seafood
- Nuga Gama — Restaurant · Traditional Sri Lankan village-style
- Breeze Bar — Bar
- Coffee Stop — Café
- Plates — Restaurant · Global buffet
- Executive Lounge — Room service
Experiences
- A Taste of Sri Lanka — Signature Sri Lankan dining experiences celebrating local flavours.
- Nija Wellness Sanctuary — Restorative treatments inspired by Asian healing traditions.
- An Evening of Culture — Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in Colombo's only village-style open-air restaurant, with traditional cultural dance performances.
- Tuk Tuk Trails in Colombo — Guided tuk tuk journeys through Colombo's most iconic neighbourhoods.
- City Trails — Curated explorations through Colombo's historic streets, vibrant markets, and cultural landmarks.
- Local offers & experiences — Curated local experiences and amenities near the hotel, open to Cinnamon DISCOVERY members with or without a stay.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
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