Historic hotel
Amangalla
Galle Fort · Sri Lanka
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Image courtesy of © AmangallaAman’s hotel inside Galle Fort, in a Dutch-era building that was for generations the New Oriental Hotel.
Inside the ramparts of Galle Fort, a building begun in 1684 for the Dutch commanders is now one of the island’s most atmospheric small hotels. Here is its story, and how to enjoy it. Who it suits: travellers who want old-world calm inside Galle Fort. Things to know: it is small and in demand in the high season; book early.
- Inside UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
- A building from 1684
- High tea on the Veranda
- Aman spa and Ayurveda
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