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Having defied the odds and opening its doors in April 2022
Granbell Hotel Colombo marks its first anniversary
Granbell Hotel Colombo, a Japanese-owned hotel in the heart of Sri Lanka’s bustling capital city, recently celebrated its first anniversary in style. The hotel’s management shared insights into their successful journey, highlighting the dedication of their exceptional team and the hotel’s commitment to providing unforgettable experiences to every guest. The hotel also announced an exciting social media giveaway to their loyal patrons of an exclusive overnight stay, a themed dinner week at The All Day Dining Restaurant, and special entertainment at The Bar On the Top.
Esteemed guests and dignitaries, including the President of Belluna Co. Ltd, Kiyoshi Yasuno, and Director, Hiroshi Yasuno, attended Granbell Hotel Colombo’s anniversary celebration, along with Ms. Junko Kato, Director of Belluna Japan, Nishantha Perera, Partner Belluna Lanka and Shirantha Pieris, Chairman – SLITHM.
Shirantha Pieris, Chairman – SLITHM hailed President of Belluna Co. Ltd, Kiyoshi Yasuno and his team for opening Granbell Hotel Colombo defying the odds and opening its doors in April 2022.
The hotel maintained a strong occupancy rate of over 40% from November onwards, thanks to the unwavering support of the government, Sri Lanka Tourism, travel agents, corporate partners, and overseas tour operators. Granbell Hotel Colombo also participated in the prestigious SATTE 2023 travel fair in Delhi and the Arab Travel Mart in Dubai, where it showcased its world-class facilities and exceptional service. The hotel is looking forward to attending the World Travel Mart and more travel fairs in the coming year to further promote Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
With 292 rooms across four categories, half of which offer breathtaking ocean views, Granbell Hotel Colombo is the perfect seaside retreat for a quick getaway. Guests can indulge in sea-view terraces overlooking the Indian Ocean to a bathtub with unbeatable ocean views in the highest-category room. The iconic rooftop infinity pool and bar offer stunning panoramic views of the city and sea, while the Japanese restaurant tantalizes your taste buds with tempura and teppanyaki delicacies.