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Ocean View Guest House
GUESTHOUSE
The small and pleasingly old-fashioned rooms (some fan-only) come in as many styles and
flavours as there are curries in Sri Lanka. The real clincher, though, is the beautiful rooftop
garden. The guesthouse is entered from Rampart St.
Fortaleza
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
This former spice warehouse has been transformed into a fabulous small hotel. Although
there are only four rooms, each exudes relaxed luxury, with furnishings that have a coloni-
al feel, without the pomp. The bathrooms are large and nicely kitted out. Opt for the
Library Room, which has a huge round window that bathes the interior in light.
Fort Printers
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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This large 1825 structure once housed printing presses. Today, the enormous wooden
beams used to support the presses remain but all else has changed. With great respect for
the building's heritage, a luxury hotel has been created within the vintage walls. The style
is traditional but with just enough lashings of modern style to avoid being another colonial
cliche.
Amangalla
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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Enjoy colonial opulence in this lavishly kitted out resort that's based in one of the Fort's
most famous buildings. The opening scene is one of massive, polished wooden floors and
spiffily dressed staff, who lead you like royalty into luxurious rooms you may have a hard
time leaving.
In its previous incarnation as the New Oriental Hotel, the building housed generations
of travellers. You can recall those days - and the Dutch family who ran the place - in the
beautiful library, which, like the gorgeous pool, offers a reason to leave your room.
