| overlooking the laccadive sea, this upscale hotel is a 15 minute walk from galle face green park, 3 km from gangaramaya buddhist temple and 11 km from the national zoological gardens of sri lanka. other perks include a coffee shop, a patisserie and 3 restaurants, plus meeting space. polished suites add sitting areas and sea views; some have whirlpool tubs. check in time: 12:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms provide access to a private lounge offering free breakfast. warmly decorated rooms with wood furniture feature free wi fi and flat screen tvs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. there's a business centre, a gym and a sauna, plus an outdoor pool, a tennis court and 2 bars
Bandaranaike International Airport 45 min
Gangaramaya Temple (9 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Galle Face Green (10 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Old Parliament Building (1 min)
Completed in 1930, this neo-Baroque structure now houses the national Presidential Secretariat. Viharamahadevi Park (9 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Pettah Floating Market (8 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. National Museum (9 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Beira Lake (7 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (8 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Independence Square (11 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Colombo Lotus Tower (8 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (25 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Bally's Casino (12 min)
Poker, table games & slots offered in an upscale environment with live dance & music shows. Seema Malakaya (7 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (29 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Dutch Museum (13 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. | 
