Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Grand Oriental Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Colombo City Centre

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Grand Oriental Hotel

Restaurant
Exterior
Front of property
Restaurant
Reception
The Grand Oriental Hotel places visitors in the heart of Fort's urban charm. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, coffee breaks in the lobby, and rejuvenating massages in treatment rooms. Two on-site restaurants and free self-parking add convenience to the experience.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Budget Twin Room

Bathroom | Bathrobes, bidet, towels

Budget Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe double Room

Bathroom | Bathrobes, bidet, towels

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Double Standard

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Suite

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

You may also like

Ad
Meeting facility

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,006 reviews
Cinnamon Red Colombo

About the neighborhood

Map
2 York St, Colombo, WP, 0100

What's nearby

  • Pettah Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruhunu Food Center - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Oriental Hotel

Hotel near Colombo City Centre
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Grand Oriental Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table, and concierge services
Room features
All 80 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Similar properties

Exterior

Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 606 reviews
Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel
Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo
Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Oriental Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Oriental Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Grand Oriental Hotel located?

Located in Fort, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Peter's Church, Sambodhi Chaitiya, and Khan Clock Tower. Pettah Market and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 66 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Usha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s well worth for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice and nice good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala Chandrakanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old proberty but rooms are much more large.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Amenities
This is a very old hotel and the rooms are very old too. The saving grace are the staff. They are ALL fantastic. One person in particular needs a special mention is Mr Chandika the reception manager. He was just amazingly helpful. M
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Grand Oriental is a wonderful building. Unfortunately it has been unsympatheticly renovated many years ago and is tired and worn which maked it difficult for staff to keep it clean. On the plus side its $1.50 $AUS tuk tuk ride any nunber of great places. It's got a great dinnig room, open all day And the staff are terrifically helpful And it was only $35 aus a night. I arrived at 1.30 am and it was a bit of a shock but after 4 nights I'd stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

alak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are not trained enough, service is not adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

RAJESH

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is old and not maintained well. First room no hot water on first night. Second day water flooding due to AC break down in room. Room change on second day. Limited choice for breakfast. Daily choice of eggs toast butter jam and tea and coffee. Very difficult to order from menu for Lunch or Dinner, Buffet choice every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ryuji

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
夜になると部屋の天井でネズミかイタチが走り回っていて驚いた。 予約時に朝食は付いている内容だったが、入店拒否をされた。 シャワーの湯量が著しく少なく、非常に時間を要した。 wifiは電波が弱く度々停止する状況。 値段相応の施設なので、疲労している場合は選ぶべきではないと思いました。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

KATSUTOSHI

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物は古いが、昔は高級感有ったと思います。お値段がリーズナブルでその点は良いと思います。朝早くチェックアウトも出来てここからフォート駅に向かい観光の始まりになりました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Developmental needs

It was not an amazing experience to say that I might not stay in that hotel in my December visit most probably for two reasons: 1) Room service is not listening to requests- I asked guys to provide with just few milk sachets and I did the request to reception too. They just said ok but did not execute. 2) The bath tub is bit slippery and water was not flowing out smoothly. I told about this to room service but nobody attended for that too.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay here. I loved the historical significance of this hotel. I rated it exceptionally well because one must understand that the hotel is over 175 years old. Sri Lanka has to recognize the importance of preserving this historical part of town. So much potential in these golden age buildings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SHUICHIRO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
築古ですが、清潔感はあります。 中心部に近いので便利です。 アメニティは基本ありません。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Ok for an overnight stay as we were moving on early next morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Altes, kostengünstiges Hotel

Wir waren das dritte Mal während des Urlaubs im Grand Oriental und wussten daher, was uns erwartet. Das Hotel ist baufällig, nach wie vor günstig gelegen, das Frühstück gut und die Übernachtungskosten niedrig. Die Klimaanlage im Foyer könnte mal eine Überholung gebrauchen, die Luft, die sie verströmt, riecht nicht gerade frisch. Auf unserem Zimmer, das sehr geräumig und u.a. mit Kühlschrank, funktionierendem Tresor und bequemer Matratze ausgestattet war, kam angenehme Luft aus der Klimaanlage. Worüber ich mich geärgert habe, ist, dass ich alte Frau meinen schweren Rucksack selbst schleppen musste. Keiner der livrierten Herren, die um die Rezeption herumstanden, fühlte sich berufen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ASANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
駅から近いので良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel mit kleinen Mängeln, aber wir kommen wieder

Das Hotel hat bessere Zeiten erlebt, daher ist es preisgünstig. Hervorragende Lage! Stadtrundgang, Weg zum Abendessen (im Dutch Hospital - sehr zu empfehlen!) vom Hotel aus zu Fuß zu starten. Geräumiges Zimmer mit großem Schrank, Kosmetiktisch, Sofa, -tisch, Fernseher, Wasserkocher (Instantkaffee, Teebeutel), AC. Superbequeme Matratze Frühstücksbuffet (im großen Harbour Room - Blick auf Containerhafen) bietet für jeden Geschmack etwas. Toast mit Butter und Marmelade, Kuchen, Eierspeisen, Obst, zwei warme Curry-Gerichte mit Brot/Reis – sehr lecker. Nach fehlendem fragen! Joghurt / Wasser z.B. standen nicht bereit, gab es aber. Wir sind nicht pingelig, Staubbelag auf Möbeln, in Ecken stört uns nicht. Kühlschrank kühlt trotz Höllenlärm nicht. Im Schrank: zwei kleine Tresore. Einer festverschraubt – tot! Der zweite, einfach so in den Schrank gestellte, piepte auf Tastendruck. Tür leider zu - auch nicht nutzbar. Angestellter konnte nicht weiterhelfen, versprach wiederzukommen, ward nicht mehr gesehen. Wasser in Dusche nur lauwarm, Wasser aus Hahn am Waschbecken zum Fingerverbrennen heiß. Wenige Steckdosen. Wer mehreres gleichzeitig laden möchte: Dreifachsteckdose einpacken! Am Ausreisetag mussten wir "nur" bis zur Busstation. Van des Hauses wurde nicht angeboten. Wir hätten dafür bezahlt.In TulTuk gequetscht - für 2 normalgroße Europäer, 2 große, 2 kleine Rucksäcke arg knapp. Aber: wir kommen wieder her. Wenn man weiß, worauf man sich einlässt, ist das Hotel empfehlenswert.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lone

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

3 nætter i GOH

Ok hotel til prisen Ligger tæt på shopping og stationen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Keiichi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

最悪です

設備が古すぎる。 テレビがブラウン管　懐かしい 虫がいる　ゴキブリ、ハエ、蚊、その他 掛けふとんが無い トイレットペーパーが無い 電源が少ない セキュリティボックスが無い スタッフの態度が非常に悪い 部屋の鍵が大きくて重い 外観の写真に騙されないように 近所に酒を売っている
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Takayuki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
値段相応のホテルです。4000円で泊まれるので値段重視の方には良いと思います。徒歩でパブやレストランまで行くことができます。部屋は空調は良いですが、冷蔵庫は使えず、風呂場の排水は悪くドンドン溜まっていきます。温水は出ますが水圧は弱いです。風景も期待はできないと思います。リキシャは近くに停まっているので、移動には困らないと思います。
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ein Hotel mit Geschichte. Man spürt den Geist des Reisens. Es ist ein großer Augenblick für mich in diesem ehrwürdigen Hotel zu übernachten. Die Drinks und der Seafood-Salat im 4. Stock mit grandioser Aussicht sind empfehlenswert. Die Betten sind ausgezeichnet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Takuya

Liked: Cleanliness
スタッフの対応がレスポンスがよかった。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

外観は素敵

外観は立派だけど、ホットシャワーはでなし。 朝食込みですか？と確認したら4階に案内されたけど別料金で、朝食ビュッフェもまぁまぁだった。なぜか従業員にセルフィーを求められて、顔を頬にくっつけてきてとても不快でした。笑 ベッドは快適でした！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Collin Egerton Cuthbert

Lovely Historical building. We had a large room but the water would not get hot or even warm for showers. Hotel just needs to have a bit of a update with new sheets and refurbished bathrooms. We still enjoyed our stay though as the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.