AKA - 

New Oriental

Open - 

1865

Stars - ***½

History -

It lies inside the UNESCO listed 17th century Galle fort. It was originall built to house Dutch Officers and their staff. The British used it to billet their troops

Signature - 

Colonial Gem

Rooms - 

30 @ US$550 - $950

Tales - 

They once welcomed throngs of tourists coming off of the P&O steamers

Claim to Fame - 

Best luxury hotel in Galle

Features - 

200 year old garden with swimming pool  

View - 

Fort and Harbour one side gardens and pool the other

High Tea - 

On the Veranda or in the Library, Ceylon and Fruit teas, tasty sweet ans savoury morsels on a stand - decadent - fortify yourself for a wander along the ramparts to view the sunset

Facilities - 

Ayurveda specialist, Spa and baths, Weddings and Celebrations

Unique - 

Located in an UNESCO site

Restaurants - 

The Dining Room for Sri Lankan and International Cuisine 

The Veranda runs the length of the hotel along Church Street and is good for a traditional  "Hopper Breakfast" lunch, dinner and afternoon teas 

 the Pool Terrace does breakfast and lunches  

There is a range of Private Dining options in a variety of settings featuring fire flies in the rice paddy - under the stars by the pool - on the library veranda - with entertainment including a fire dancer and a flautist. You even get to personalise the menu

Bars - 

The Zaal Bar big colonial space that spills out onto the veranda, with Jazz tinkling away in the background - 

The Sunset Balcony - the ideal spot for Sundowners in a Colonial setting - Mango Bellinis

Sights - 

UNESCO World heritage listed Galle Fort - Galle Fort Walks, Sigiriya (Lion Rock) by helicopter, Cinnamon and tea estate visits, Buddhist Temple blessing, Cooking class and lunch in a rice paddy, Whale watching, The Cricket - if it's on