Competing amongst the best hotels and hospitality related companies among 47 countries across the world this year’s winners is Colombo Courtyard boutique hotelwho has won two 5 Star awards in the categories of Small Hotel and Spa Hotel for Sri Lanka in the Asia Pacific region Hotel Awards for 2014 held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square on 26th January 2015. This award is sponsored by the leaders in industry and Rolls-Royce motor Car. Winners initially have to prove they are the best nationally before competing against other top scoring hotels from across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Arabia, Africa and the UK.
Each entry was subject to extensive scrutiny by the International Hotel Awards’ judging panel, chaired by Sir David Michels, retired Chief Executive of the Hilton Group, who is currently President of both the Tourism Alliance and Institute of Hospitality. “We are so thrilled to have been awarded this accolade of being chosen for both categories and even more proud to be leading the way in urban ecological tourism for our beloved Sri Lanka, paving the way in the international arena.” Says Colombo Courtyard’s Chief Executive Officer, Nishan Moonesinghe.
Colombo Courtyard, nestled in the heart of the city is an urban boutique hotel which perfectly captures a fusion of contemporary style with the essence of environmental design. Art and elements with the extensive use of recycled material, dashes of vivid colour and a sense of space are all thrown together to create striking impact. With open courtyards and water bodies, Hotel with 32 rooms including 15 Suites each uniquely designed. The successful renovation of four mixed – used / old buildings from different architectural periods, using an over-arching theme of recycled materials is a unique application in the hotel industry. Prominent environmental design elements define this urban property. The limited negative spaces have been transformed in to a series of inter-connected courtyards creating multiple green spaces in a previously dense construction. An outstanding collection of original artworks is displayed, featuring recycled metal sculptures that are an integral part of the design. The extensive foliage privacy screens create an oasis in this urban location, which has quickly become a landmark in Colombo.
Amber Spa at Colombo Courtyard, an award winning boutique hotel is the perfect place in the heart of Colombo to relax and holistic wellness after hard days of work or a long international flight. Amber Spa has gathered a massive appeal as one of the few places that have foreign trained Balinese therapists. Stuart Shield, President of the International Hotel Awards, says, “The five-star standard has improved dramatically over the last few years and this indicates the levels of determination from the world’s best hotels to deliver the ultimate in comfort and service. Guests who have experienced such quality will only be satisfied by the hotel industry either retaining or even improving on these standards.”
Colombo Courtyard though a small Luxury, Boutique hotel supports various outlets like the Cloud Cafe, which encapsulates dining up in the stars on a starry night which is quite popular and frequented by discerning visitors specially during Friday Jazz nights, who love the ambience and the food. The industrially themed Loft Lounge Bar has earned a reputation of serving up of delicious, award winning cocktails to tantalise those taste buds. Recently the Happy Hour has gained immense recognition and custom among the local and expatriate communities in Colombo. And the Scarlet Room, which offers some authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
Most recently Sri Lankan Airlines has entered into a partnership with Colombo Courtyard, to offer its members a host of exciting offers and benefits. With this partnership, FlySmiLes members will now have the opportunity to earn FlySmiles miles for accommodation, dinning and Spa facilities.
