Colonial hotel
The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya · Sri Lanka
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Image courtesy of © The Grand Hotel, Nuwara EliyaA Victorian-era hotel in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, beside the golf course.
The Grand Hotel is one of the landmarks of Nuwara Eliya, a Victorian-style building beside the golf course in the town centre, with fireplaces for the cool hill-country evenings. The hotel’s Grand Veranda is known for its high tea, a classic Nuwara Eliya afternoon; book ahead through the hotel. Who it suits: travellers who want Victorian grandeur and high tea in the centre of town. Things to know: nights are cold at about 1,900 metres; pack a warm layer.
- A governor’s bungalow
- From residence to hotel
- The building
- The hill station
- Gardens and high tea
- The Grand today
- Practical tips
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