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Impressive new two-storey place ('palace' is a little ambitious!) with ten lovely, clean,
bright and airy rooms with high-quality furnishings, TV, minibar, neutral-colour schemes
and balcony (except the single). The location is a little way from the centre, but bikes are
available (Rs 400). It's owned by the efficient people behind Milano Tourist Rest.
Hotel Randiya
HOTEL
breakfast Rs 4500-6250; )
This hotel looks good from the outside, with its
walawwa
(minor palace) style architec-
ture. Inside, rooms are well-maintained but showing their age now. Still, staff are sweet
and there's a great wood-panelled bar for drinks. A pool was under construction when we
dropped by.
The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
HISTORIC HOTEL
s/d incl breakfast US$106/118; )
For sheer colonial class this Raj-era relic (formerly a British governor's residence) can't be
matched. It's been beautifully and respectfully restored - the stylish rooms boast all mod
cons and the verandahs are a delightful place to enjoy a peaceful afternoon, overlooking
the mature gardens dotted with mahogany and teak trees and home to peacocks and mon-
keys.
Service is excellent and the in-house restaurant is among the best in town.
Palm Garden Village Hotel
HOTEL
US$105; )
Set in leafy gardens with a lovely pool area, this resort hotel has spacious, if slightly dated,
rooms set in 38 hectares of gardens. Extras include tennis courts, an Ayurvedic spa and the
occasional visiting elephant. It's 6km west of town.
