HOTEL DESCRIPTION: The Mount Lavinia Hotel is a legacy of Sri Lanka 's Colonial Heritage. It stands as a monument to the forbidden love of a Governor General and a local mestizo dancer who cast a spell on his heart. Time stands still in the corridors of this grand old building that whisper legends of love and adventure. Step back in time to experience old Ceylon and enjoy grandeur and mystery, her intoxicating beaches and most of all the enchantment of her people at this premier heritage hotel, 12 kilometres from the Colombo city centre and 5 minutes from Ratmalana domestic airport.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: Set foot inside the Mount Lavinia Hotel and be engulfed in the breathtaking beauty of the premises. All 275 rooms have an individual personality where colonial architecture and modern amenities blend to the lull of the ocean. An extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

FEATURES COMMON TO ALL ROOMS

• Majority of rooms with Sea View and private balcony
• Ten minutes to Ratmalana Domestic Airport
• Air Conditioning
• Direct IDD
• Wireless Internet
• 24 hour room service
• 24 hour safety locker service
• Laundry valet service
• Double beds
• Satellite Television
• Hair dryer
• Mini bar
• Extensive secluded beach frontage
• 24 Hour coffee shop

HOTEL FACILITIES: With restaurants and bars with varying atmospheres and cuisines, The Mount Lavinia Hotel offers one of the widest choices in dining in Sri Lanka. Fine dining at The Mount Lavinia Hotel reflects the hotel's exclusive luxurious feel and includes traits of Sri Lanka's powerful dining traditions. Dining at The Mount Lavinia Hotel is truly an experience to be cherished.

SEAFOOD COVE
Dine on the most exquisite food freshly caught, straight from the Indian Ocean on to your plate. The Sea Food Cove is a restaurant located on the Beach which has a Sea Food market concept. You are able to choose the Sea Food of your choice prepared to suit your individual needs on the spot, be it grilled, cooked, sauteed, fried or baked.....

THE TERRACE
Dine under the stars and be seduced by the soft tropical breezes that will make your evenings even more enchanting when you choose the Terrace. Lounge by the pool in this cool and airy setting or enjoy a snack while taking in the view of the Colombo city skyline in the background. Named by Newsweek as one of the “World’s best gathering places” this is a location sort after by tourists and locals alike. The Governor’s High Tea is served on the terrace while you watch a spectacular sunset. sip fresh Ceylon tea served with traditional English fruit cake, butter cake, scones with strawberry jam and fresh cream, sandwiches, asparagus rolls fresh tropical fruit, and in the evening, enjoy movies by moonlight. Opening Hours 9.00 am - 1.00 am.

GOVERNOR'S RESTAURANT
Step back in time to the Governor’s restaurant open 24 hours and enjoy the luxury and the quintessential traditional meal in an old style Ceylonese restaurant. Western and Eastern menus to conjure up the magic of a bygone era.

Mount Lavinia Hotel is an inspiration to all those wanting to tie the knot. Perhaps is it the love story between Lavinia and Sir Thomas which adds to the Mount Lavinia Hotel’s romantic aura; or could it be its colonial architecture, still majestically standing throughout the centuries; that makes Mount Lavinia Hotel one of the most sought after locations for weddings! The Hotel hosts a variety of events including Conferences, Product Launches, Theme Parties, Conventions and Beach Parties. A choice of four venues and many transcontinental menus gives the royal experience. The grand colonial style ballroom with a magnificent seven tier chandelier is known as the Empire Ballroom and accommodates up to 450 guests in tables of ten and 800 persons in a theatre style arrangement. The La Fontaine reception room and Regency Room sits high above the sandy beaches surrounding the hotel and offers a spectacular view of the ocean from every table. The cozy Horizon room named after the brilliant views of the ocean which are visible from this hall accommodates up to 120 persons. For larger functions the Horizon Room can be opened into the Empire Ballroom to accommodate upto 700 people.

• Indoor and outdoor bars and dining facilities
• Sea food restaurant on the beach
• Other specialty restaurants
• Spacious terrace overlooking the bay and Colombo skyline with dining facilities
• Swimming pool
• Banquet and conference facilities
• Shopping Arcade
• Business Centre
• Sports facilities - tennis, beach volley, pool table, other indoor games and animation
• Gymnasium
• International Hotel School
• Coconut Spa
• Ayurveda Treatment available on request
• Wi -Fi Service

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