“Fantastic hotel with huge rooms and very professional staff. The former grandeur of the hotel was spectacular. While it is now dated it just adds to the charm.”

“Fantastic location opposite the tooth temple and lake. The rooms vary a lot but the staff were happy to show us different options so we could choose. We think the second floor rooms facing the pool are the most spacious and light. The staff are really helpful eg calling a tuk tuk on pickme app to the botanic gardens.”

“This is a hotel with important historical connections. The imposing white building of this hotel by the picturesque Kandy Lake is a reminder of what used to be a majestic hotel in the heart of the hill stations of Sri Lanka. It still retains its former glory but starts to show neglect due to severe financial pressures the hotel is operating under. With easy access to the most notable Buddhist shrine of the island, Temple of Tooth Relic, this hotel is a good resting place for travellers to Kandy looking for a religious pilgrimage. Likewise for most foreign tourists there is no better way to sample the atmosphere of the former capital city of Ceylon than to stay at this hotel. Despite its tired state, the hotel still retains the magic of colonial prestige it used to enjoy.”

“Beautiful colonial building, friendly staff, very clean and excellent central location by the temple and lake. Welcome drink provided on arrival and was able to pay by card. Really nice trees and flowers surrounding the pool, nice to cool off after a full day exploring”

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“Perfect location. Historic colonial building. Good wi-fi. Comfortable bed.”

“1. The location, just across the street from the Temple of the Tooth and within 2-3 minutes walking distance to several good cafés and restaurants. 2. The faded colonial charm.”

“We were lucky to receive a huge room upgrade to lake view and extra large bed. Staff was very friendly and the location is outstanding. Enabling us to go to the very first ceremony of the day at the temple of the sacred tooth just across the road. Laundry service was fast. We liked the stay, especially the rides with the historic but solid elevator. :)”

“Heritage and history, its an experience by its own. Loved the room was good. Location of course. Great choice for family.”

“Top location and amazing historical building. Living in a museum has some piculiarities like some not modern facilities but hotels charm exceed them all!”