THE VERY NAME HAS COME TO SYMBOLIZE THE EPITOME OF ELEGANCE AND LUXURY

the world over, and the Hilton Colombo lives up to those expectations. Located in the centre of Colombo's commercial heart, the hotel offers its guests splendid views of the Beira Lake, the old Parliament and the Indian Ocean.

The hotel has almost 400 deluxe bedrooms and suites on 19 floors, of which four are designated as 'Executive', complemented with two private lounges, a butler service and all essential business conveniences. Two floors are designated non-smoking floors, and one offers the Wa No Kutsurogi service for Japanese guests. The 'Frangipani Floor' caters specifically to the traveling businesswoman.

With 7 restaurants, 3 bars, the English-style Echelon Pub, the 'Blue Elephant' - the city's most 'happening' nightclub - and Colombo's largest ballroom that accommodates up to 1000 persons, there is no limit to what the Hilton Colombo could do for you. The variety of cuisine alone is startling! The all-new 'Spices' restaurant is pioneering the concept of absolute freshness, with the chefs cooking the food right there in front of the guests. The Emperor's Wok has a fine private banqueting room and the very popular Dim Sum. The Ginza Hohsen is thought by many to be the finest Japanese restaurant in the city. In addition to this there is also the atmospheric Sri Lankan 'Curry Leaf' restaurant and the Italian 'Il Ponte Ristorante'.

This latter restaurant is located in the superb sports and swimming complex. Guests have unlimited access to the tennis and squash courts, the swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and one of the best equipped fitness centres in the country.

The lounge, several of the restaurants and, of course, many of the rooms, look out onto the hotel's peaceful 'secret' pond and garden. This delightful space, shared with swans, both black and white, colourful ducks and varied carp, can transport you away from the cares of the world outside. It is why the Colombo Hilton can truly call itself 'An Oasis in the City'.