The Grand Hotel

Where is The Grand Hotel located?

The Grand Hotel stands on Grand Hotel Road, about 0.6 km from the centre of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka's hill country, the town often called 'Little England'. Set in its own gardens with views over the misty hills, it was originally the residence of Sir Edward Barnes, the 19th-century British Governor of Ceylon. Nanu Oya Station is about 3.7 km away, and Lake Gregory, Victoria Park and the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club are all close by.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to The Grand Hotel?

The hotel is about 158 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, a drive into the hills that usually takes 4.5 to 5 hours depending on traffic and the weather; the nearest railway station is Nanu Oya, about 3.7 km away. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to The Grand Hotel.

What rooms does The Grand Hotel offer?

Rooms range from Deluxe Rooms to Junior Suites and the Presidential Suite, combining the building's colonial character with modern comforts. Each is equipped with heating, a flat-screen television, a minibar and complimentary Wi-Fi.

What facilities and dining does the hotel have?

There are several restaurants, among them Barnes Hall, Grand Indian and Grand Thai, along with an indoor heated pool, a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre, an outdoor children's play area and a business centre for meetings and conferences. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout, and free self and valet parking is available on site.

What can I see near The Grand Hotel?

The hotel arranges excursions to nearby tea estates for a look at tea production and a tasting, to Horton Plains National Park, and to waterfalls such as Lover's Leap and Baker's Falls. Closer to home there is golf at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, one of the oldest in Asia, bird watching in the gardens and parks, horseback riding, walks through the town's colonial buildings and markets, and the Hakgala Botanical Garden.