Rustic charm of Giritale Hotel
by Beverley Jansz
Built on the bunds of the 12th century Giritale Tank with a
magnificent view of the tranquil blue water dotted with green islands as
a backdrop Giritale Hotel has what it takes to be a tourist paradise.
Built in 1974 and managed by Carsons Management Services (pvt) Ltd.,
a senior company in Sri Lanka's hospitality industry, the hotel exudes a
rustic charm with the panoramic view of the Giritale Tank and the
surrounding forest as an enticing backdrop.
The hotel has 42 rooms of which eight are deluxe rooms, offering star
class facilities including TV, IDD telephone facilities, piped music and
24-hour room service. Resident Manager, Giritale hotel, versatile
hotelier, I.N. Niranjan, who has over 25 years experience in Sri Lanka's
hospitality industry and his ever-smiling staff treat all guests as
VIPs. This has resulted in Giritale Hotel being popular among 'repeater'
guests, both foreign and local.
The restaurant at Giritale under the guidance of F+B Manager Malika
Edirisinghe offers the very best in Western, Eastern, Chinese and spicy
Sri Lankan cuisine, prepared by Executive Chef Susantha Kumarasinghe and
his experienced staff. Giritale hotel is popular for family outings,
conference, workshops and for honeymooners due to its romantic setting.
The hotel is offering special discounted packages to Sri Lankans,
until December 15th. "This is a Golden Opportunity for Sri Lankan
families to spend a memorable holiday in the rustic charm of the
Giritale Hotel" RM, Niranjan said.
The hotel offers Jeep Safaris to Kawdulla, Minneriya and Wasgamuwa
National Parks, excursions to Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy and
Anuradhapura. Elephant rides, Nature walks, Jungle Tracking, Bird
watching, Village Tours and Indoor Games, Cricket, Badminton and
Volleyball.
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