Uga Escapes opens boutique hotel in Colombo

by Sanjeevi Jayasuriya

Uga Escapes opens its doors to its fourth hotel, Residence, an all suite boutique hotel in Colombo with a refurbishment investment of Rs. 200 million.

Uga Escapes demonstrating its commitment to the luxury tourism sector, has done a total revamp of the property, enhancing suite features and incorporating a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Built in the nineteenth century in Colombo 2, Residence by Uga Escapes was once the family home of Sheikh Salehboy Moosajee. The mansion was designed to host receptions and entertain guests on a grand scale with great halls, expansive gardens and stables for visitors' carriage horses.

Managing Director, Uga Escapes, Priyanjith Weerasooria said, "We at Uga Escapes always strove to be a benchmark in the up-market tourism sector. We have given this building a new lease of life transforming it into a luxurious 11-suite hotel."

"Residence is glamorous, contemporary and comfortable, but remains reminiscent of the Ceylon days in which it was built. With a large garden, swimming pool, gym, bar and private dining rooms, the Residence offers plenty of spaces to meet, relax or celebrate," he said.

Weerasooria added, "With the addition of Residence to our portfolio along with our soon to be revealed hotel in Yala we are a step closer to offering our guests a comprehensive Sri Lankan itinerary while staying exclusively at an Uga hotel."

Uga Escapes is a fully owned subsidiary of the Finco Group.

Incorporated in 1963, the group comprises several companies recording success in diverse fields.

The company owns boutique hotesl offering unique experiences across the island that include the 20-room luxury villa Ulagalla Walawwa in Anuradhapura, Jungle Beach Resort, Trincomalee and Uga Bay, Passekudah, and the latest addition is the Residence by Uga Escapes in the heart of Colombo.