Sri Lanka 8 Days 7 Nights 3.2|Stay at a Century-Old Hotel
by QuestSeeker
Aug 24, 2025
Experience "Traveling Back to a British Manor from a Hundred Years Ago"? 🇬🇧💂♂️
You definitely can't miss The Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya!
✨ A Century-Old Aristocratic Experience
This place was formerly the British Governor's Mansion in Sri Lanka 🏛️
Converted into a hotel in 1891, it has a history of 130 years! ⏳
Full of colonial charm, every photo you take looks like a vintage masterpiece! 📸
💎 Three Popular Check-in Spots:
1️⃣ The "Century-Old British Governor's Mansion" building complex
2️⃣ "The Most Beautiful Garden Afternoon Tea in the Hill Town" 🍰☕
3️⃣ Nostalgic Photo Wall (takes you through the history of the tea hill town)
🏡 Stay Experience:
✅ European vintage decor, super luxurious and elegant
✅ The room we stayed in on the 3rd floor was very spacious
✅ The window overlooks beautiful tea hill scenery 🏔️
⭕ Some facilities are a bit old (after all, it’s a century-old building)
⚠️ Warm Tips:
📍 Address: 05 Grand Hotel Rd, Nuwara Eliya
🌡️ At an altitude of 1888 meters, it’s super cool, only 10°C at night
🧥 Be sure to bring a long-sleeve jacket! Very important!
💯 Other Highlights:
• The garden is exquisite, perfect for walking and taking photos 🌷
• Thai food and Indian curry are super delicious 🌶️
• The bar and pool are also great 🍹
• Service is super nice and attentive
If you want to experience British aristocratic life, save this! 👑
Post by QuestSeeker | Aug 24, 2025












