| other amenities include an indoor lap pool and a fitness room. all have living areas, 4 poster beds and designer toiletries; some add private terraces with plunge pools. massages are available. there's a polished restaurant and a chic, baroque inspired bar, plus an open air bistro, a private dining room and a library. room service is offered. it's 2 km from both the colombo national museum and gangaramaya temple. in a former prime ministers' residence dating from 1930, this lavish boutique hotel is set among gardens. the 10 elegant suites provide free wi fi, flat screens and dvd players, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Bandaranaike International Airport 43 min
Gangaramaya Temple (7 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Viharamahadevi Park (16 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Independence Square (6 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Colombo Lotus Tower (9 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (24 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Galle Face Green (10 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (16 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Pettah Floating Market (11 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. Beira Lake (13 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. National Museum (6 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Diyatha Uyana (16 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (26 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Dutch Museum (16 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Seema Malakaya (7 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Bally's Casino (10 min)
Poker, table games & slots offered in an upscale environment with live dance & music shows. | 
