Qype: Galle face hotel in Colombo

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Cracking outpost of the British Empire dating from the 1860's, and thankfully it hasn't changed a bit since then. Even some of the staff are originals! The guestbook reads like a who's who of the 20th century.

It's actually pretty good value to stay in the old wing at $60/night for a large suite with a sea view. The decor is getting a bit tired, but it add the the charm really, and I can't get enough of polished hardwood flooring, I really can't.

All rooms are a/c, but a/c from the 1920s so it's too loud to actually have on while you sleep, so open the window and listen to the waves instead.

The facilities are top notch, and you can dine out in a different restaurant around 5 nights, although my favourite was the giant buffet on the veranda, which is fantastic.

So all in all, if you've one night in Columbo, you can't go wrong staying here. Be sure to check out the gunboats patrolling off the coast, and the man who's job it is to scare crows with a catapult!
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