The Grand Kandyan hotel : A Peaceful Getaway
The Grand Kandyan is situated on a hilltop. It offers a way to experience a luxury resort. The Grand Kandyan is not in the city center. It is on a hill. This means you are away from all the noise and activity of the city. Many people who visit Kandy stay near the lake.. The Grand Kandyan is different. It is on a hill. You can see the mountains from here. The early morning mist comes from the Knuckles Range. Goes onto your private terrace. This is very peaceful. It makes your whole trip to the highlands very special.
A Palace with a Lot of History
The Grand Kandyan hotel is a palace.. It is built using ancient designs. You can see this when you look at the pillars. They are big and carved by hand. They look like the pillars in the Audience Hall of the last Sri Lankan kingdom. The wood reliefs and stone floors are also very traditional. They show the craftsmanship of the island. The Grand Kandyan wants to show its identity. It does not want to look like any hotel. The ceilings are very high. The air can circulate naturally. This makes the place feel very open and fresh.
A Fortress Above Kandy
The Grand Kandyan is in a location. It is high up on a hill.. It is not too far from Kandy. You can go down the hill. Reach the Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic very easily. You can hear the drumming ceremonies in the evening. After a day you can come back to The Grand Kandyan. It feels like coming to a quiet and peaceful place.
Relaxation and Good Food
The Grand Kandyan has a lot of things to offer. You can relax on the rooftop deck. There is a swimming pool. You can. Look at the mountains. It feels like you are floating on top of the mountains. At night the rooftop becomes a place, for food and drinks. You can try Thai, Northern Indian and Sri Lankan food. You can have a cocktail. Watch the lights of Kandy come on. It is a way to end your day.
If you want to visit The Grand Kandyan let me know when you want to travel. Do you want to visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens? Do you need a car to pick you up from the airport?