IN THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF KANDY,

up on the top of a hill, this hotel upholds the standard of services maintained by its reputed chain, combining it with the warm hospitality that only a small establishment can offer.

The lovely reception - with its traditional Kandyan motifs skilfully painted in rich red, black and yellow on the ceiling, walls and graceful columns - sets the tone of the décor. The colour scheme is carried throughout the rooms where, combined with the polished wooden floor and ceiling, it creates a cheerfully cosy home.

The superior air conditioned rooms overlook the swimming pool. From the corner rooms you get a lovely view of the hills and meadows. The standard rooms (some with air conditioning) look upon the Kandy city and its picturesque railway station.

The restaurant, lobby bar, and the banquet lounge sprawl in one huge open-fronted hall, its lofty wooden ceiling supported by the characteristic colourful pillars. The hotel serves some of the finest in Sri Lankan Food in the chain of hotels. You can have classic cocktails at the bar, while enjoying the panoramic view of the mountain ranges.

This hotel is one of the top three “best-food” hotels of the chain. You have to love the fresh water fish served here. A special attraction are the Kandyan dinners of 32 local dishes and performances of Sri Lankan classical music. Some nights the wooden floor of the banquet lounge are thrown open for a disco.

You are within a comfortable range of all the must-visits in Kandy. The hotel will, of course, arrange excursions to these places and the other great sights around the country.