THESE TWIN HOTELS RUN BY THE SAME MANAGEMENT

and catering to tourist and business clients are very conveniently located along the Galle Road in Kollupitiya. A covered bridge on the second floor connects the two buildings. Colourful paintings on the walls of the lobbies, conference rooms and restaurants create a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

It's a good place for a few days stopover while touring through Sri Lanka but if your stay in Colombo is going to be longer you might ask for the deluxe suites in either building. These are more spacious, with sitting areas and balconies offering a sea-view. The three suites in Hotel Renuka have a sitting arrangement convenient for holding business conferences for up to six or seven people. All 80 rooms in both the hotels are elegantly furnished with attached bathrooms, central air-conditioning, satellite television, modem-connected telephones with IDD and message-indication facilities, mini fridges and 24 hour room service.

The staff are friendly and helpful. If you are staying in Colombo for weeks or months while attending to your business, you can be confident that they'll make you feel at home with their warm, personalised service. The hotels do get many long staying businessmen and international agency personnel.

The five conference halls in the two hotels are well equipped. These are frequently used by prominent Sri Lankan companies and international organisations including various UN agencies. The hotels provide fax, e-mail, internet access, photocopying and secretarial services.