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Look for the huge plaque near the entrance with the names of the famous who've bed-
ded down here, from Noel Coward to Richard Nixon to 'Carrie Fisher “Star Wars”'.
Cinnamon Gardens
The tree-lined streets here offer at least the allusion of genteel charm.
Parisare
HOMESTAY
It's not the most luxurious guesthouse in town, but it's probably the most interesting. Par-
isare is a modern split-level home with few walls so that many of the common spaces are
open-air. It's cluttered but clean and down a small alley next to the French embassy. Paris-
are's three rooms book up early.
Ranjit's Ambalama
GUESTHOUSE
Ave, Col 7;r Rs 5000-8000; )
This guesthouse is modern and airy, with a small leafy courtyard and a wealth of topics on
Buddhism. There are seven rooms, three with private bathroom. All rooms have air-con
(for an extra Rs 1500).
Finding the house is a bit tricky. Coming down Torrington Ave from Bauddhaloka
Mawatha, look for the mosque on the right, then take the first left at a small playground
and then the first right. It's the second house on the left.
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
US$150-350; )
Set inside an old mansion with a notorious past when it was a home for local politicians,
this stylish hotel dazzles with its dark, minimalist design, elegant contours and idiosyncrat-
ic artworks. Part of the Paradise Road design empire, each of the 10 rooms is unique and
some include private splash pool. Prince Charles and Camilla bunked here in 2013.
