C4670JWsusans
26 februari 2024
I recently undertook a two week tour of Sri Lanka in a group of six and we stayed in 8 different hotels during our trip. This hotel was my favourite and I can unreservedly recommend it. It is situated on a hill about 20 mins walk from the scenic Dutch Fort district and has superb views across the city. The staff went out of their way to welcome us on arrival and throughout our stay the service we received….reception, housekeeping, restaurant and management…was warm, friendly and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. The room I stayed in was spacious, clean and although the hotel itself is colonial, (once a vicarage for the head of the CofE in Galle) the rooms are bright, modern and comfortable. There were lots of English channels available on TV should you wish to relax and watch something other than BBC news which is what was available in most other places. The restaurant cooks food to order so we had a plentiful supply of freshly cooked food of a high standard and we were entertained by a lovely young singer/guitarist while dining in the evening. As it was my birthday whilst there the group leader arranged for a delicious birthday cake presented to me after breakfast. A group of about six staff came to see us off on our departure which was a nice, personal touch which we appreciated. Do not be put off that it is up a hill. The walk down is easy but some might find it a bit of a pull back up when it’s hot. Tuk tuks are absolutely everywhere and from the fort district the fare for two people was only 200 rupees (50p!) if you didn’t want to walk the return uphill journey. Just agree the price first and insist if it seems any higher. And once back to the hotel, take a dip in the pool - clean and like a warm bath - a real delight as the sun sets.
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