Set across from the Laccadive Sea, this upscale hotel sprawls across 4.5 hectares of lush gardens. It’s 2 km from Gangaramaya Temple and 5 km from the Port of Colombo.

Sophisticated rooms feature wood floors and balconies with city or ocean views. They have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add living rooms and/or dining rooms. There’s 24-hour room service.

Breakfast is free. There are 3 fine dining options (Chinese, Indian and Japanese), plus a hip coffee shop and 2 elegant lounges. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and tennis courts, plus a fitness center and a business center.