Grand Oriental Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Consider a stay at Grand Oriental Hotel and take advantage of a nightclub, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 4 bars. Treat yourself to aromatherapy or a massage at Cinnomon Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 144
AED 158 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a small table with a vase, and a chair in a room with a tiled floor and wooden ceiling beams.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a wooden dining table set for a meal, a wooden chair, a cabinet, and a curtain with a patterned design.

Standard Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.

Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a telephone.

Budget Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Grand Oriental Hotel is in Fort neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Dutch Period Museum and Elphinstone Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Guruge Nature Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sugathadasa Stadium or R. Premadasa Stadium. Visit our Colombo travel guide
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2 York Street, 2, Colombo, Western Province, 00200

What's nearby

  • Two tall buildings against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The New Kathiresan Temple with intricate carvings and statues.
    Pettah Market
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.
    Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bally's Casino
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station
    12 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Kai
    8 min walk
  • Oldfort Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Ministry of Crab
    9 min walk
  • Radicle Specialty Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Burger King
    9 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

  • Hotel near Colombo City Centre
  • You can look forward to a nightclub, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 4 bars at Grand Oriental Hotel. Treat yourself to aromatherapy or a massage at Cinnomon Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
    • An elevator, a ballroom, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All 80 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • TVs with satellite channels

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Oriental Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Oriental Hotel?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Oriental Hotel on 28 October 2026 start from AED 144, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Grand Oriental Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 46 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grand Oriental Hotel located?

Located in Fort, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Peter's Church, Sambodhi Chaitiya, and Pettah Market. Khan Clock Tower and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 346 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tremendous experience, staying in a historical classic in Colombo. The hotel is showing its age but if you are a traveler looking for unique experiences this is an opportunity to stay in an unspoilt/un modernized colonia era masterpiece. I would stay here again. Colombo is a very safe city and the hotel is conveniently located for walking, or short tuk-tuk rides to other attractions and especially Fort Railway Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big room, view of the Loris Tower at night great, cleaned wvery day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, clean room, good access to the Colombo fort railway/bus stations. The port view from the restaurant at 4F is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The staff in the bar/ restaurant on fourth floor was Very helpful and polite. The hotel restaurant has a Nice view over the harbour. The Rooms was noisy, Mayby from the aircondition.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is antique but could be in better conditions. There was no cleaning for me ,rotten fruits , mold , door has no way of knowing who is knocking. There was tresspasing from Nadja Hussein.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Washroom not clean enough
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
房間地板有大量冰箱漏出的水
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A eviter

Hotel vetuste, prix peu justifié. On a du changer de chambre parce que des rats courraient au dessus de nos tetes... pas d'eau chaude... Seul le petit dejeuner rattrappe un peu le sejour
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
お部屋は広くて良かったが、水周りの清掃が充分でなかった
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Prisvärt

Hotellet har ett bra läge i de gamla koloniala delen av Colombo. Personalen är överlag mycket trevlig och hjälpsam. Inte minst den delen som ansvarar för rumsservicen. Retaurangen på 4:e våningen bhuder på en fantastisk utsikt över hamnen, och serverar en prisvärd middagsbuffé. Bra frukostbuffé med varma och kalla rätter. Hotellet är slitet och illa underhållet. Men funktionsmässigt finns inget att klaga på. Ett prisvärt och trevligt hotell som jag gärna skulle kunna återvända till.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Receptionists need to go for training

The location is good. Restaurant service is excellent Receptionists are unhelpful and cold Need to go for training on service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent. The rooms very old but clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok men korta sängar

Bra läge med bra mat bra Wi-Fi men korta sängar städningen var väl sådär
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A nice hotel ...many years ago. Nice staff, very dirty floors, a wornout hotel😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bonne adresse quartier du Fort

L’ hôtel est très bien situé dans le quartier du Fort. L’ensemble des installations témoignent d’une grandeur passée et sont aujourd’hui un peu vieillottes notamment les chambres. Le confort et la propreté sont au rendez-vous. La literie est très confortable et le petit déjeuner excellent. A conseiller vivement si en plus vous craignez le bruit assourdissant de la rue.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fascinating historical building, wonderful view of harbour from top floor restaurant, very helpful staff. But grubby throughout, walls, doors and furnishings particularly so. Food in restaurant uninspiring and overpriced. Second bedside cabinet and light missing in deluxe double room, only provided when I made a fuss at Reception, showing the photo of room as advertised (much better appointed!). Waited until 2.30. p.m. for room to be cleaned next day. Over time, became reconciled (resigned?) to the situation, and look back with some fondness, but only because of the personal charm of some staff members and the hotel’s undeniable character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

便利、豪華

観光地に歩いていけて立地は良いです。 部屋は豪華でとても広いのにリーズナブルな価格で泊まれました。 ホテルの人もとても親切、食事も美味しく最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. Nice staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service

問合せの対応が全くダメ

３回ほどメールで問い合わせたが、返事がなかった。Hotels.comを通して問い合わせてもらったが、これも不通。電話までしてもらったが、メールでないと返事しないという返事だった。それなのにメールの返事がない！？
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Serendipity Doo Dah...

It's in the name: a grand, old, lovely establishment... Pleasant, friendly staff... Just the one Lankan restaurant in da hood: Pillawoos, with the standard fare of short eats, biriyani and so on. Very much a man scene... I could hear clearly midnight yapping from the next room, so the old walls must be thin which is surprising. One thing that bugged me was the Xmas jingles being played in the lobby and lift... Why not some Lankan mini-bus music?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Serendipity Doo Dah...

lovely staff and a tip top location in the Fort... walls were thin and could hear midnight yappy neighbours... the Xmas carols bugged me in the lobby and lift... (why not Lankan music?)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I am happy to stay again very good service reception staff really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location in Colombo

Very good and central location in Colombo, close to City Center and Galle Face strip. Historical feeling as it is one of the oldest hotels in Sri Lanka. Hotel needs refurbishment. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyvä hinta-laatu-suhde, sijainti lähellä juna-asemaa!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019