The Grand Hotel

This historic hotel was once the residence of Sri Lanka's governor (1830- 1850), Sir Edward Barnes. It is located at 1890 m above sea level and is surrounded my green mountains and hills. In the near vicinity, guests will find a bus station (around 2 km away), restaurants and a beautiful lake (around 5 km away) and the train station (around 8 km away). The airport can be reached in around 5 hours by making use of public transport and it is located around 180 km away.156 rooms and 6 suites are located on 2 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Daily newspapers are available for purchase.Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf, fishing and horse riding. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, yoga and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. An entertainment programme and a kids' club are also options for entertainment. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2023. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 702987Dining facilities include 2 restaurants, a café, a bar and a pub. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. At breakfast (continental), lunch, and dinner, guests serve themselves at the lavish buffet or order a set menu (for lunch and dinner).The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.