Gran Oriental
(3 Star)
At one extremity of York Street Colombo Fort where Banks and business houses indicate the high level of commercial activity stands a hostelry with a history of over one hundred and twenty five years - the GOH which has as renowned a reputation as the Raffles of Singapore and the Taj Mahal of Mumbai. The GOH was most popular not only with ships passengers but also with the Colombo City Residents as the Hotel had acquired a reputation for ballroom dancing while its crockery and furniture was adopted for fashionable use as GOH plates and GOH chairs. The Hotel was completely re-furbished and re-opened for business in 1991 under its original name of Grand Oriental Hotel GOH and continues to offer traditional charm and superb service for which the GOH was always famous throughout its 125-year history.