05 Grand Hotel Rd, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, 22200, Sri LankaView Hotel Details
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4.4/5
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52 review
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Anonymous User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Oct 2024
Travel with friends
6 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 22, 2024
A very British hotel, just like a traditional hotel in London. Maybe it's because it's in the mountains, the weather is much colder. There are no bugs and geckos along the way, which is a bit strange.
The bar is very comfortable, the afternoon tea is also exquisite, and it feels like I'm in the UK instead of Lanka for the time being
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6/7
Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Couples
24 review
3.3/5
Posted on Aug 21, 2024
The room is average, old. The room alone is not worth 1700. There is no need to spend money to stay here, you can walk in to the bar, Thai restaurant, Indian restaurant, afternoon tea, and you can pay with cash or credit card. You can enter all places by punching in. Many people come here to punch in and eat and then stay in other hotels. I think the hill club next door is a good substitute, they are all old houses anyway. Save 1000 yuan and do anything you want, rich people can do whatever they want. The black people here are completely different from the Chinese and white people. When white people check in, they will take you on a hotel tour and introduce you. The black person who took us to the room had a cold face the whole time, and of course I wouldn't give you the tip I prepared if you gave me a face. The hotel has a check-out time of 11 o'clock, please note this. I agreed to 12 o'clock, and he called me at 11:30 to ask me to check out, otherwise I would be fined 5000 rupees...haha
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Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Jun 2024
Couples
13 review
2.0/5
Posted on Jun 9, 2024
The facilities are old, only the public area and the garden are the most beautiful. The room smells very musty, and the flush toilet is often not flushed. I barely slept on the first night, and I couldn't stand the musty smell the next day so I changed rooms. There are obviously many vacancies in the off-season. I don't understand why we were assigned a noisy, small, and road-side room on the first day. The waiter was very cold, as if he worked in a hotel where the queen stayed and he was the queen himself. The best attitude was the waiter of grand tai, who was warm and thoughtful. There are many restaurant choices. It is recommended to eat Thai food, walk in the garden and drink afternoon tea, and there is no need to stay overnight.
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6/7
Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Jul 2024
Business travelers
5 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Jul 19, 2024
The hotel environment is good, but the room is a bit small. The small garden is not open, and there is no suitable place to walk around. However, the small souvenir shop in the hotel is good, and I even bought two professional books.
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Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Apr 2024
Family
6 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on May 4, 2024
The hotel garden is very beautiful, suitable for vacation, with a wide range of dinner options, and Thai food, which is good
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raincoat22
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Mar 2024
Couples
40 review
4.2/5
Very Good
Posted on Mar 10, 2024
The house and garden are super beautiful, and the Indian restaurant at the door is delicious, but the room is small and the equipment is very old. We booked more than 1,700 per night, which is not worth the price.
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Guest User
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Aug 2023
Couples
3 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Aug 22, 2023
The price is very high! The hotel's garden is very beautiful, and there are many restaurants in the hotel. I tried the Indian restaurant and it was delicious. The hotel's facilities are a bit old, the toilet is not easy to flush, you need to flush it a few times to try your luck...
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Yangxiansenshuo
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Jun 2023
Family
8 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 3, 2023
Appearance: It is as exquisite as the building blocks I played with when I was a child, and it is very good for taking pictures.
Interior: Noble and elegant, full of age but not old at all.
Catering: There are buffet and Indian restaurant a la carte for dinner. We choose to taste the authentic Indian meal. The curry is really quite enough, but it is acceptable. In particular, we would like to commend SanKaLpa who served us. He is a very humorous Yala guy. He enthusiastically recommends and introduces special delicacies for us, making our dining experience particularly comfortable👍
Service: Everyone is full of enthusiasm from the moment they enter the lobby, unlike some guides that discriminate against Chinese people, they don't feel it at all.
Supporting facilities: The swimming pool is so beautiful, there are few people, and it is a little hidden; the small garden is also very pleasant to stroll around.
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6/8
Huisajiaodetuji
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Feb 2024
Couples
15 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on May 5, 2024
Very beautiful, well maintained facilities, beautiful scenery
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kenkenkuangkuang
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Oct 2023
Family
84 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 29, 2023
It is worthy of being the hotel where the Queen stayed.
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puxiuer007
Deluxe Room
Stayed in Sep 2022
Travel with friends
20 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 2, 2022
A very good hotel stay experience.
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Sehanattanayake
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 13, 2024
Situated in hear of Nuwara Eliya.. One of the best hotel in this area and the garden is wonderful..Food is delicious and you can select Indian/thai or western restaurant in your stay (for set menu days)..Rooms very tidy and having all facilities..Superb hospitality and staff is very friendly.I highly recommend Grand Hotel for your stay..
6/8
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful review of your stay at the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found our property to be one of the best in the area. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated our beautiful garden and found the food selection to your liking, with the variety of Indian, Thai, and Western cuisines. We strive to offer something for every palate, and we’re glad our options met your expectations. We are especially pleased to hear that our rooms, facilities, and the warm hospitality of our staff contributed to your memorable stay. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering excellent service. Thank you for highly recommending us. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another splendid experience soon! Warm Regards, Hotel Management
mrchrisk76
Stayed in Oct 2024
Solo travelers
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 12, 2024
Wow, this was something! What a hotel. Very big and absolutely luxurious (and that is saying something coming from a Swiss traveller). I would say up there with the "Leading Hotels of the World", definitely 5-star standard. Old English colony grandeur celebrated here, with 3 massive snooker tables (each apparently weighing multiple tons). Superb food and service, great pub at night. Go there, if possible for multiple days, this is the perfect English oasis in Sri Lanka!
Response from Property: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience at the Grand Hotel, and especially from a seasoned Swiss traveler, your high praise means the world to us. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the timeless charm of our hotel, celebrating the grandeur of its colonial heritage. Our snooker tables are indeed a unique feature, and we are glad they added to your appreciation of the space. Your kind words about our food, service, and the pub atmosphere at night are truly rewarding for our team. We’re so happy that you found your stay luxurious and relaxing—just the English oasis you were looking for in Sri Lanka. We hope you’ll visit us again soon and stay for even longer next time! Warmest regards, The Management
Steven_Stavros2
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 10, 2024
Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya nestled in the upcountry (highlands) has made it to my #1 hotel stay, ever! A beautifully maintained Colonial era building with its perfectly manicured lawns and wonderful gardens attended to by friendly gardeners, is a joy to relax in. The misty, rainy weather was not only a cool relief from the searing heat of the low country, but served to enhance the awe of this retreat. Every single staff member we encountered were courteous and wanted to assist with anything at all. Waiters seemed to know what we needed before we did and tasks were performed efficiently, silently and effortlessly. The chefs do a fantastic job and the food is fresh and tasty with a huge variety. If you come you must have high tea in the dedicated tea rooms for an unforgettable experience. A must stay hotel whenever in Sri Lanka.
Response from Property: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your incredible review! We are truly honored to hear that Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya has become your #1 hotel stay. It's heartwarming to know that the colonial charm of our hotel, the beautifully maintained gardens, and the cool, misty weather added to your perfect experience. We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our team. It’s wonderful to hear that our staff provided you with such attentive and effortless service, and that our chefs’ culinary offerings, including the variety and freshness of the food, met your expectations. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the high tea in our dedicated tea rooms — it truly is a special experience we love sharing with our guests. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re in Sri Lanka again! Warm regards, Hotel Management
67TravelBug67
Stayed in Oct 2024
Solo travelers
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 5, 2024
Lovely old character hotel. Tastefully decorated and very civilized like something from a bygone era. Grand pianist playing some nights, couple of bars to choose from both with more western prices. Large restaurant and a lovely high tea option too. A short walk into town and just up the road from a great food hall. If you can't stay here definitely call in for a drink to soak in the ambience.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted that you enjoyed the charming atmosphere and classic elegance of our hotel. It brings us great joy to know that our décor and ambiance evoked a sense of stepping back in time, offering a truly unique experience. We're pleased that you had the chance to enjoy the grand pianist during your stay, and we appreciate your kind mention of our bars and the high tea service. We strive to offer a relaxing and refined environment for all our guests, and your words are a wonderful affirmation of that effort. Thank you for recommending us to fellow travelers and your warm encouragement means the world to us. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable stay or simply for another drink to savor our ambiance once more. Warmest regards, Hotel Management.