{"id":629,"date":"2022-12-12T12:12:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T06:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/?post_type=hotel&#038;p=629"},"modified":"2023-03-02T14:36:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T09:06:20","slug":"galle-face-hotel","status":"publish","type":"hotel","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/hotel\/galle-face-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Galle Face Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\"><\/i> Colombo<\/h6>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Galle Face Hotel<\/h1>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">This iconic and colonial-style hotel was built in 1864. Since its beginnings the Galle Face Hotel has been part of Colombo\u2019s heritage, catering to world travellers, and the property stands as one of the most storied hotels in Asia.<\/h5>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Galle Face Hotel, a recognisable landmark in Sri Lanka, is located in the city&#8217;s centre on the seafront and overlooks the renowned Galle Face Green. The Galle Face Hotel, one of the oldest hotels east of the Suez, celebrates its famous traditions and rich history in order to deliver memorable experiences that appeal to both older and younger generations of travellers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11918&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Why do we love <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Galle Face Hotel&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6195,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:2}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:2}]},&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\">Galle Face Hotel<\/span>?<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we love the most is the rich history and traditions at the hotel which makes Galle Face Hotel one of the most legendary in Asia. History mixed with modern amenities makes it another reason to attract guests of all ages to this remarkable hotel in Colombo.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being blessed with a superbly central spot in Colombo with direct ocean views of the Galle Face Green, the location puts many of Colombo\u2019s attractions within easy reach. Great gastronomical experiences are another reason to book this hotel regularly.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_meta_color=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677747910256{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What can I look forward to?<\/h2>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Legendary hospitality meets sultry Colombo charm by the beach. Timeless grandeur indeed.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row_fullwidth_content&#8221; row_meta_color=&#8221;false&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"slick-destination-explore-carousel\"><div class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ratio ratio-37x24\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/2022\/12\/Copy-of-GFH_0726-770x550.jpg\" alt=\"Copy-of-GFH_0726-770x550.jpg\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Comfort<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Regency Wing consists of room categories named Superior Queen, Superior Twin, Junior Suite Ocean view and Junior Suite Ocean view balcony. The Classic Wing consists of room categories named Landmark Queen, Landmark Twin, Premier Ocean view, Premier Ocean view Twin, Premier Ocean Balcony, Junior Suite Queen, Empress Suite, King Emperor Suite, Presidential Suite, Royal Thai Suite, Royal Dutch Suite, Commonwealth Suite and Ceylon Suite.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRooms offer all modern amenities, spectacular sea views, some with private balconies, all furnished in elegant colonial style d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ratio ratio-37x24\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/2022\/12\/Copy-of-Firebeach-770x550.jpg\" alt=\"Copy-of-Firebeach-770x550.jpg\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Experiences<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Galle Face Hotel is part of Colombo\u2019s heritage bringing out the old-world charm and stands as one of the grandly timeless destinations in the Capital. Staying here is a mini history lesson which will add colour to your holiday. Their museum of famous faces and artefacts depicts the rich and colourful history of the Galle Face Hotel through the years. The hotel Historian conducts regular tours of the Galle Face Hotel, pointing out various architectural highlights as well as relating various stories and legends of years past.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ratio ratio-37x24\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/2022\/12\/Gastronomy-11-770x550.jpg\" alt=\"Gastronomy-11-770x550.jpg\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Gastronomy<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Galle Face Hotel offers some of Colombo's best cuisine in distinctive settings. Whether it be classy high teas at The Verandah or contemporary fine dining meal at the 1864 Limited Edition restaurant, meals served are focused on perfectly executed Ceylonese cuisine, reminiscent of the regional flavours imported by colonial routes. There's also a selection of old and new world wines along with local & imported beers.  Try Firebeach for your favourite cocktail, Traveller\u2019s Bar, a formal bar or \u201cIn..On The Green '' with its casual feel and pub atmosphere.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>  \r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slick-dots-control destination-explore\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Gallery<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t\t<div class=\"images-gallery-filters\">\r\n\t\t\t<nav class=\"nav justify-content-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link active\" aria-current=\"page\" href=\"#all\" data-filter=\"*\">All Images<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#accommodation\" data-filter=\".accommodation\">Accommodation<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#guest_areas\" data-filter=\".guest_areas\">Guest Areas<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#cuisine\" data-filter=\".cuisine\">Cuisine<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" href=\"#surroundings\" data-filter=\".surroundings\">Surroundings<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"images-gallery-grid row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"isotope-item col-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 accommodation\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/media.experientialjourneys.com.au\/sri-lanka\/2022\/12\/Copy-of-GFH_0726.jpg\" class=\"isotope-img\" title=\"The grande dame of Colombo faces Galle Face Green to the north and the sea to the west. 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