The Grand Kandyan

Kandy , , 89/10,lady Gordon`s Drive,kandy (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsThe Grand Kandyan is a luxurious five-star hotel located on a small hill with stunning views of Kandy city and the surrounding mountain ranges. The hotel's central location makes it easy to access all major attractions and transportation options. Guests rave about the exceptional dining experience with high-quality and delicious food served in the clean and attractive buffet setting. The hotel offers two restaurants, Lemongrass and Tamarind, serving mouth-watering dishes. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean with modern interiors and opulent decor. The hotel is well-maintained and the staff is courteous, friendly and well-trained, offering excellent service throughout the hotel. The rooftop pool offers breathtaking panoramic views of Kandy and the hotel boasts an impressive selection of facilities. The Grand Kandyan is a standout choice for even the most discerning travelers, providing a royal hotel experience with all the attributes of a five-star hotel.
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Hotel for Honeymoon
Decorated in rich colours and fabrics, this hotel's Honeymoon Suite offers a luxurious and absolutely comfortable space in which newlywed couples can relax, unwind and spend countless romantic moments in each other's company. The Suite is equipped with a king-size bed, romantic decoration, as well as a private balcony with stunning views over the lush natural landscape and the hills, while couples can also lounge in the hotel's rooftop pool or make use of the hotel's gym equipment.

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  Rooftop Pool    Children's Pool    Panoramic View Pool    Outdoor Pool  


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Gym equipment:
Treadmill(s) - Stationery bicycle(s) - Rowing machine(s) - Elliptical(s) - etc.
Exercise machine(s) - Multi exercise station(s) - Special-purpose exercise device(s) - etc.
Training bench(es) - Dumbbell sets - Barbell sets - Kettlebells - etc.
Resistance bands - Balance trainers - etc.
Cost for using the gym: Free for guests
Gym opening hours: 06:00 - 20:00
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Room Types
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony Featuring a balcony and fully carpeted flooring, these rooms come with an en suite bathroom, a minibar and air conditioning.

Presidential Suite Featuring a balcony and fully carpeted flooring, these rooms come with an en suite bathroom, a minibar and air conditioning. Larger rooms sleep up to 4 guests.

Honeymoon Suite + Early check-in/Late check-out on availability + 15% discount on Lunch/Dinner + 10% discount on Spa + Daily happy hour This suite features a balcony, tea/coffee maker and satellite TV.

Standard Twin Room Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views.

Junior Suite This suite features a dining area, tumble dryer and tea/coffee maker.

About The Grand Kandyan
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Guest Reviews
8.5
Very Good
Location
Located on a small hill, The Grand Kandyan boasts stunning views of Kandy city and the surrounding mountain ranges and provides a peaceful escape from the sounds of the city. However, its central location means it is within easy reach of all the major attractions and transportation options. Guests appreciate the hotel's cleanliness and spacious rooms and rave about the food served on-site. With its amazing views and convenient location, The Grand Kandyan is the perfect place to stay while touring around Kandy.

Breakfast
The Grand Kandyan hotel offers an exceptional dining experience. The breakfast buffet, as well as the dishes served by all three restaurants, are of high quality and simply delicious. The food served in the clean and attractive buffet setting is tasty and varied. Guests rave about the breakfast, which is described as fabulous, excellent and great. The buffet is awesome with many different options to choose from. While the menu remains similar over three days, the food is still highly rated. Some guests even had breakfast delivered to their room and considered it splendid. A copious breakfast with many choices is highly recommended, as well as booking a stay with both breakfast and dinner. The only negative comments related to slightly limited variety or average quality, but overall the hotel and its dining options are highly praised.

Dinner
The Grand Kandyan offers an amazing dining experience with two restaurants, Lemongrass and Tamarind, serving mouth-watering dishes such as delicate desserts, spicy curries, warm and crisp naan breads and more. The buffet dinner is delicious and there are many different options to choose from. The food in the room is also fantastic, but be aware of any hidden charges. While the food at the pool bar was poor, breakfast is okay with great eggs, though the fruit and bread could be fresher. However, the overall variety and deliciousness of the food was sprawling with a wide range of options available. Although there were some complaints of cold food and slow service, the restaurant is still considered to be good and diverse. Despite some reviews suggesting limited authentic Sri Lankan food and largely Westernized menus, the food at The Grand Kandyan is enjoyable and pleasing to the palette.

Rooms
If you're looking for a stunning hotel with grand and spacious rooms, then The Grand Kandyan may be just what you're looking for. Although some parts of the hotel may be old and in need of updating, overall the rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. Each room is well-organized with everything you expect in a five-star hotel. Many guests raved about the amazing views, especially from the balconies and appreciated the modern interiors and opulence of the decor. Some negative reviews mentioned issues such as a bad smell, cigarette smoke and rooms not being up to standard, but these seem to be uncommon experiences. The hotel's location is great and the hotel is well-maintained. The chandelier in the room, tufted fabric on walls, spinning lights in hallways and gold grandfather clock in the lobby added to the overall grand ambiance of the hotel.

Cleanliness
The Grand Kandyan hotel has guests raving about its cleanliness! Many reviewers said the hotel and the rooms were spacious, well-designed and spotless. Housekeeping and laundry services were on point and every amenity, including the public areas, restaurant, pool, gym and room, were very well-maintained, neat and very clean. Guests also appreciated the beautiful view from the hotel and the excellent service of the staff. The hotel also offers tasty food served in a very clean and attractive buffet setting. The only negative comments related to some rooms needing more cleaning and some areas, like the swimming pool, needing attention. Despite these isolated concerns, most guests agree that The Grand Kandyan is a luxurious and clean hotel with excellent service.

Staff
According to guest reviews, The Grand Kandyan boasts amazing staff who are always willing to help and go above and beyond for their guests. Many guests mentioned that the staff were courteous, friendly and well-trained, offering excellent service throughout the hotel. Specifically, they mentioned Shehani from the reservation team as someone who went the extra mile to ensure their stay was smooth. Guests also praised the restaurant staff for being polite and ensuring all needs were met. The hotel staff is described as kind, attentive, professional and always smiling, making the stay unforgettable. The service is described as impeccable and the staff are said to have exceptional communication skills. Although there were a few negative comments, many guests were happy with hotel staff and hospitality.

Pool
The Grand Kandyan hotel boasts an impressive selection of facilities including a well-maintained public area, restaurant, gym and room. Guests raved about the rooftop pool, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of Kandy. The swimming pool is clean and big and the children's pool is a great addition. Although some guests mentioned that the pool area needs a slight revamp or more attention, they nevertheless enjoyed the lovely pool with amazing views. While some felt concerned about security measures on crowded weekends, many praised the hotel's overall facilities and services. Overall, the pool at The Grand Kandyan is a notable highlight of the property with many guests describing it as huge, beautiful and amazing.

5 Star
The Grand Kandyan is a five star hotel providing everything you would expect from such a luxurious stay. Guests have rated it 10 out of 10 and describe it as an exceptional experience, highly recommended and the overall best hotel experience they've had out of 100+ hotel stays. The service from everyone is amazing and the hospitality is truly five star. The spacious rooms offer beautiful views and guests have described their stay as superb and a perfect short break. However, some guests have expressed disappointment with the food not being up to five star standards and one unfortunate guest faced issues with the card machine not working due to the country's economic crisis, which was unexpected from a five star hotel. Overall, The Grand Kandyan exceeds expectations, providing a royal hotel experience with all the attributes of a five star hotel.

Luxury
If you're in search of a hotel with a difference, look no further than The Grand Kandyan. From the moment you step inside, you'll feel as though you've been transported to a regal palace fit for a king. The hotel is exquisitely decorated with baroque furnishings and an opulent design that will leave you feeling pampered and spoiled. Guests rave about the luxurious, comfortable rooms that offer the perfect retreat after a day of exploring. The level of class and style here is unmatched, making it a standout choice for even the most discerning travelers. But what really sets this hotel apart is its exceptional service - you won't find a more attentive, friendly staff anywhere. Given all these points and more, it's no wonder that guests consider The Grand Kandyan the best hotel experience of their lives, even with 100+ hotel stays under their belt. Whether you're looking for a unique stay, a once-in-a-lifetime experience or simply the ultimate in luxury, The Grand Kandyan will exceed your expectations at every turn.


Yes, The Grand Kandyan has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Children's Pool, Rooftop Pool, Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at The Grand Kandyan.

No, The Grand Kandyan doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Grand Kandyan.

Yes, The Grand Kandyan has a gym. For more information, read the answers to the Gym questionnaire
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