Cinnamon Grand is one of the best-known luxury hotels in Colombo, run by the same Sri Lankan group as Cinnamon Red and long a favourite for both business and leisure stays. It sits on Galle Road in Colombo 3, with around five hundred rooms and suites and a reputation for dining, with a very large number of restaurants and bars on site covering Sri Lankan, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian and international cuisines. It is a place locals come for special meals as well as guests, which gives the lobby and restaurants a lively atmosphere. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools and a children’s pool, a spa offering massages, facials and nail treatments, a gym and squash facilities. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with city views from the upper floors, and the staff have a reputation for warm, efficient service. For visitors who want a big, reliable hotel with a great choice of places to eat, it is a strong option.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 77 Galle Road, close to the Crescat shopping mall, embassies and the central business district. Galle Face Green is a short walk away, and Fort, Pettah and Gangaramaya Temple are all reachable by tuk-tuk within minutes. Day tours to Kandy, Sigiriya and Galle can collect you from the lobby, and the airport is roughly three-quarters of an hour away by road. Self parking and valet parking are free for guests.
The rooms
Standard rooms are generous and well fitted, with comfortable beds, large windows and work desks. Higher-floor rooms offer city skyline views, and club-level rooms and suites add lounge access, more space and extra services. Families will appreciate the interconnecting and larger room types.
Who it suits
Families, business travellers and food lovers who want a large hotel with many dining options, two pools and good facilities in a central location. Couples who prefer a quieter boutique feel might choose a smaller property, but the variety here is hard to match.
Good to know
Because the hotel is big and popular, restaurants can fill at weekends, so reserve ahead for the specialty venues. Breakfast is included on some rates but not others. The pools are open in daytime hours, and the gym and squash courts give you a way to burn off the long drives of the day trips. The hotel is a convenient base for Colombo days and for the early departures that Kandy and Sigiriya tours require, and the front desk can help arrange drivers, tuk-tuk tours and restaurant tables at short notice.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Many restaurants and bars
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Squash courts
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
How many pools does Cinnamon Grand have?+
There are two outdoor pools and a separate children’s pool, which makes it a good choice for families.
Is it within walking distance of Galle Face Green?+
Yes, the green is a short walk away, about seven minutes, and the Crescat mall is just beside the hotel.
Is parking free?+
Yes, self parking and valet parking are free for guests.
