Value Added Glamour at Hotel Ceylon Continental

by Beverley Jansz

Sri Lanka's first five-star property, Ceylon Continental Hotel (formerly Inter-Continental Hotel) has been fully refurbished, and given a 'Value Added Glamour' look.

This 250-room hotel has been transformed into a hotel of International standard and elegance, retaining its 'old world charm'.

The Ceylon Continental Hotel has a distinct advantage of the panoramic view of the Indian ocean from all its 250 rooms. This has no doubt, made the Ceylon Continental, the 'warmest heart in the city of Colombo.' The hotel has three banquet halls, 'Sapphire Ball Room' which could accommodate over 500 guests.

The 'Cat's Eye' ballroom has been given a brilliant look, with a colourful carpet specially brought in from the UK. A unique feature at the 'Cat's Eye, is that guests get a breathtaking view of the Galle Face and the Indian ocean. The 'Moonstone' the latest underground banquet hall, is equipped with elegant chandeliers and granite floor, with luxury wood carvings.

The two seminar halls 'Garnet Room' and 'Oak Room' too have been given a new and modern look. The hotel's Coffee Shop 'Cafe Emerald' too has been given a brilliant look. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, with 'Theme Nights'. The 'Tandoor' authentic Indian restaurant offers the very best in Indian cuisine.

An expert Indian Chef, Rakesh Singh was recently brought in to offer guests a wide selection of Indian culinary delights. At the 'Tandoor' a Businessmen's lunch buffet is offered at special prices specially for Indian food lovers.

Since Inter-Continental became the Ceylon Continental Hotel, versatile hotelier, Anil Jayemanne was appointed General Manager and he has used his talents to make Ceylon Continental Hotel, the 'warmest heart in the city'. Anil with the co-operation of his ever smiling staff, has now converted Ceylon Continental Hotel to a star property which is second to none in the world.

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