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This rambling colonial building has bundles of ye-olde-worlde English charm to it (or a
South Asian version of it anyway) with period-style rooms that have the sweet smell of
wood polish. There's a pretty garden (complete with croquet set), a cosy bar lined with
bottles of spirits and a billiards room.
It's one of the best value midrange heritage options in town.
Ceybank Rest
HISTORIC HOTEL
This was once a British governor's mansion and has huge rooms from the time when smart
travellers journeyed with at least three steamer trunks. The lounge area is beautiful, and
the teak furniture and a fine old bar make time travel to the 19th century very easy. At cur-
rent rates it's a bargain.
Grosvenor Hotel
HISTORIC HOTEL
It's a century since it did service as the residence of the colonial governor, and the Gros-
venor, with its creaky charm, has expansive hallways, spacious rooms and period furniture
that make it one of Nuwara Eliya's best-value colonial options. It's a good idea to take a
look at a few rooms, as some are in decidely better condition than others.
Alpine Hotel
HOTEL
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The exterior of this inn is all twee wood panelling and glass, and looks very impressive.
The 25 rooms are decent enough but some can be musty. An open wood fire is lit in the
lounge every evening, lending a cosy atmosphere to the place. There's a time-warp bar and
billiards room too.
The Trevene
HISTORIC HOTEL
