This hotel is located in Nuwara Eliya, in the Sri Lankan hills, surrounded by lush green vegetation. Within 5 km, guests will arrive at a lake and restaurants. Links to the public transport network are 2 km from the hotel and the nearest train station is around 8 km away. This historic hotel was built in 1876 and offers 44 rooms, with 2 suites and 3 family rooms spread over 2 floors. Guests are welcomed in the foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a hotel safe and a currency exchange counter. Additionally, 2 cafés, 2 bars, a games room and a restaurant are available for dining, drinking and gaming options. The hotel also offers 2 public Internet terminals with wireless connection (WLAN) and those arriving at the hotel by car may take advantage of the hotel car parking facilities. Laundry, room and medical services round off the facilities on offer. The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom (bath/shower/WC), TV, Internet access, minibar, double bed or king-size bed, central heating and a hire safe. Sports enthusiasts may play table tennis or pool and an entertainment programme provides some variation for guests. Within 500 m guests will find the nearest golf course. Guests are offered buffets for breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Lunch and dinner may alternatively be chosen from a set menu. Guests may book either half pension or full pension.