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title: "Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo: rated 7.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★
# Grand Oriental Hotel

L B Gate, Colombo, Sri Lanka

7.2 ·  Good 2,342 reviews ·  #154 #154 of 170 in Colombo ·  6.2 Location score
## About Grand Oriental Hotel

Grand Oriental Hotel is a hotel in L B Gate, Colombo, Sri Lanka. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,342 reviews. Facilities include spa, restaurant, bar, airport transfer, free parking, 24-hour room service. It is 5.6 km from the centre of Colombo. The nearest beach is 1.0 km away. The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 43

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1837

- **Last renovated:** 2021

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

2 York St [grandoriental.com](http://www.grandoriental.com/)

## How Grand Oriental Hotel scores

Better rated than 8% of hotels in Colombo

-   Guest rating **7.2**
-   Location **6.2**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **5.5**
-   Beach access **6.8**
-   Public transport **7.5**

Colombo average

## Amenities

SpaRestaurantBarAirport transferFree parking24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **65**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **42**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Secretariat Railway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">610 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Colombo Port Maritime Museum310 m
-   The Central Point360 m
-   Currency museum, Colombo370 m
-   Dutch Museum760 m
-   Provincial Road Development Authority1.7 km

## Grand Oriental Hotel: in detail

Grand Oriental Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Services offered by taxi, car hire and shuttle at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Colombo. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hotel. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper, television and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Chosen accommodation prices might include entry to the executive lounge, offering premium services amid an ambiance of refined extravagance. Each morning at Grand Oriental Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Concerned about your dining preferences? Fret not! Grand Oriental Hotel offers an assortment of culinary varieties featuring halal choices, catering to all tastes. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Grand Oriental Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at massage, spa and sauna for a memorable experience.

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## Questions about Grand Oriental Hotel

### How do guests rate Grand Oriental Hotel?

Grand Oriental Hotel has a guest rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,342 reviews, which is better than 8% of rated hotels in Colombo.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Grand Oriental Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Grand Oriental Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is Grand Oriental Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Grand Oriental Hotel have?

Grand Oriental Hotel has 43 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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