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2019’s Hottest Destination
Sri Lanka: 2019’s Hottest Destination
International Resorts
Established in 1864 by four British
entrepreneurs, The Galle Face Hotel
maintains traditions including regular croquet
matches on the lawn and Pimm’s evenings. The
luxury hotel was the destination for the first
ever overseas shipment of the classic British
summertime drink, and each evening guests
can enjoy a glass of Pimm’s on the hotel’s
oceanfront chequerboard terrace with a
flag-lowering ceremony alongside a traditional
bagpipe performance.
The Galle Face Hotel has also hosted a
high-profile collection of celebrity guests and
members of The Royal family. These include
Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle, former James Bond actor Sir Roger
Moore and Her Majesty the Queen when she
visited Colombo in 1954. Additionally the
hotel’s museum features the first car bought
by Prince Philip and earlier this year Prince
Edward, Earl of Wessex stayed.
For those looking to discover the colonial
ties between the UK and Sri Lanka, this
winter The Galle Face Hotel has created a
special offer. Rates this start from £180 for
a Premier Ocean View with Balcony Room.
For more information or to book visit
www.gallefacehotel.com