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| Sunday, 3 November 2002 |
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The Citadel : the star in the ancient highland capital by BEVERLEY JANSZ The Citadel which opened its doors in 1984, was an ancient walawwa owned by the Dunuwille family, who sold it to the John Keells Group.
John Keells converted the old 'walawwa' to a star class hotel designed by Mihindu Keerthiratne, the renowned architect, for which Keerthiratne received the best designing award in 1984. Built on a 4-acre land tastefully landscaped, in the ancient highland capital of Kandy, The Citadel overlooks the mighty scenic Mahaweli river surrounded by the velvety mountains. Complementing the natural beauty of its unique location, each of the 121 deluxe air-conditioned rooms open out to the mighty Mahaweli river, and the lush garden adorned by a large swimming pool. All rooms are equipped with modern facilities of a star class property, including large TV, telephone with IDD facilities, mini bar, 24-hour room service, piped music, wall to wall carpeting and private balcony. The Citadel has two restaurants, the main restaurant and the 'Prestige' restaurant which offer exclusive dining/A-la carte meals. The latest addition to the hotel is the large conference hall with multi-media facilities, which was opened in 2001. It is serviced by sophisticated audio visual equipment which make it the ideal venue for conferences and banquet functions. The hotel offers its guests boat trips on the Mahaweli river and excursions to Kandy's main tourist attractions, 'Knuckles Range',GolfCourse, Mahiyangana/Dambana, the 'Tea Museum' at Hantane, train trips to Nanu-Oya and the 'Bahirawakanda' Buddha statue, said Manager, The Citadel, Iqbal Jaleel who has over 27 years experience in the hospitality industry, with 10 years overseas experience. Jaleel has worked in a number of five-star hotels in Sri Lanka and aborad, and gained wide experience in the hotel trade. As an additional feature, The Citadel has its own cricket, football and volley ball teams in order to play with corporate outings. The hotel offers a variety of recreation facilities including Snooker, Table Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Carom, Scrabble and many more. The hotel also has a Herbal Centre which is very popular amongst foreign guests. The 'Theme Nights' offered to guests, with delicious Western, Eastern and Sri Lankan specialities, prepared by Executive Chef, Sujeewa and his team of experienced cooks, are popular amongst guests. Guests enjoy a variety of entertainment including live bands, DJ music, live calypso organ and piano music. The Citadel is one of the 'Platinum Circle' hotels of the John Keells Group. ****************** Jetwing's 'Ayurveda Pavilions' to open in Negombo The family of Jetwing Hotels will set new accents in caring for their guests with the opening of the 'Ayurveda Pavilions'. It will be the first purpose built health holiday complex in the unique resort town of Negombo. Beyond the features of sand, sun and surf unfolds a journey to your inner self that could be discovered at the new 'Ayurveda Pavilions'. This Jetwing resort will commence operations this month. This is the first such health holiday complex on the west coast of Sri Lanka. 'Ayurveda Pavilions' is a first class health retreat with 12 luxurious bungalows that ensure maximum privacy, each having its own garden. The idyllic resort has been designed for tourists seeking in-house Ayurveda therapy in quiet peaceful surroundings to enjoy in seclusion that is specially created for this purpose as the architecture at the resort has avoided interfering with the natural environment. Ayurveda Pavilions consists of 'Queen Size' or medium luxury villas, 'King Size' or super luxury villas. Facilities include open air bath with shower, TV, individual CD/VCD player, hot/cold water, safe, hair dryer, A/C, fan, telephone, and mini bar. A restaurant will serve only Ayurveda cuisine and tropical fruits, in an A'la carte menu to ensure your senses are taken care. Other facilities include in-house Ayurveda therapy centre, a team of experienced doctors, sports and recreation, Ayurveda boutique, swimming pool, Meditation/Yoga, Authentic Ayurveda cooking demonstrations and lectures by Ayurveda specialists. Jetwing Hotels offers guests to touch base with 'The knowledge of Life' and experience, the therapy of caring hands at the 'Ayurveda Pavilions' which will open its doors shortly. (BJ) ****************** Holiday Inn presents 'Jaffna in Colombo' (Yal Virundu) Culinary preparations from the North of Sri Lanka take a new turn as the Holiday Inn Hotel, Colombo presents 'Jaffna in Colombo' every Saturday and Sunday, at dinner time, during the month of November. The dinner buffet offers a range of crabs, prawns, cuttlefish and a variety of pittu, rice, vadai and many more delicious dishes, supplemented by a tempting array of desserts. The culinary team headed by Executive Chef, A. Mirando, who has wide experience in these preparations, along with Mrs. Queenie Johnupulle who hails from as a long resident in Kayts, has volunteered to oversee the preparations giving that 'extra touch' to 'Jaffna in Colombo'. Four air return tickets are being offered to guests at the 'Jaffna in Colombo' festival, by courtesy Lion Air Ltd, with many other gifts which includes gold jewellery and gift vouchers. Food and Beverage Manger, Holiday Inn, Lasantha de Silva says that the food festival will be one with a difference, and the first to be held in Colombo. Assistant Sales Manager, Holiday Inn, Ruzain Wadood is optimistic that 'Jaffna in Colombo' would be a big success. |
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