Refurbished Renuka City Hotel opens

The revamped Renuka City Hotel interiors with an investment of Rs 300 million following an eight-month period of extensive refurbishment was reopened for business recently.

The newly rebranded hotel will reinforce its status as a star-class hotel in Sri Lanka's capital city.

With tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka up 26.1 percent, year-on-year since May 2014 and a 16% increase when compared to 2014 and 2015 arrivals to date, the revamping of the hotel's accommodation facilities is well-timed.

The project is an integral aspect of the company's rebranding process, with Hotel Renuka and Renuka City amalgamating to become Renuka City Hotel.

The new brand reflects Renuka Hotel Group's continued commitment to meeting the changing needs of a global traveller today; a traveller that seeks the best accommodation and efficient service at a reasonable rate for a memorable stay in the heart of the city.

Forty-one of the 100 rooms and the banquet hall have been completely redesigned and refurbished by DDN Design and Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd over an eight-month period.

Guests and visiting diners may indulge their palettes at the hotel's newly refurbished restaurant The Palmyrah, which specialises in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine with an emphasis on Jaffna fare for over 40 years. Executive Director, Ms Thambiayah said, "Renuka City Hotel has always stayed current on the accommodation and services we offer. However, with the revamp of our hotel, we wanted the hotel's identity to fully reflect the contemporary nature of our new offerings. With the hotel being refurbished, the opportunity was presented to us and we have aimed for a modern, luxurious and elegant touch on what the hotel already offers."

"The newly designed logo is testament to our willingness to adapt as a brand. After all, our first responsibility is to our guests and we are confident that the new offering will lead to an even more enjoyable stay for both business and leisure travellers," she said.