The Grand Kandyan, Kandy
About the Hotel
The Grand Kandyan - A 5-star hotel with rooftop pool, multiple dining venues, and proximity to cultural landmarks
This 5-star hotel features standard rooms with twin, queen, or king beds, work stations, and en-suite bathrooms, while suites include living areas and balconies overlooking the Kandyan hills. Dining options include Tamarind restaurant serving international cuisine, Lemongrass offering authentic Thai dishes prepared by a Thai chef, and Indigo specializing in North and South Indian cuisine. The rooftop swimming pool on the 5th floor provides panoramic views of the city and hills, complemented by a pool bar serving à la carte menu items. The Grand Kandyan is located minutes from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the main shopping area, with a gymnasium, spa, and business facilities including meeting spaces for up to 100 guests. Family amenities include a games arcade for children aged 5-18 and interconnected room options.
Pros
Rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of Kandy and surrounding hills
Multiple specialized dining venues including authentic Thai and Indian cuisine
Proximity to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and main shopping district
Suite accommodations feature private balconies with hill views
Games arcade available for children aged 5-18 years
Cons
The games arcade has no supervision available for children
Some rooms may experience noise from nearby city activities
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Price and Room Availability Calendar
Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Upon arrival, the room with a panoramic view of Kandy's surroundings wasn't ready, but the balcony offered a great perspective of the hillocks and local livelihood. I appreciated the feature of the electric button for room service requests.
The hotel offers large, clean rooms overlooking the stupa in Kandy. The service had some issues, but the location and dining experience were highlights of the stay.
I stayed at the hotel and found it to be a wonderful place with a few drawbacks. The rooms were tastefully designed and comfortable, but some had no windows and had a slight smell. The service was excellent overall, although there were language barriers at Tamarind Restaurant. The location offered a stunning view of Kandy and its surroundings, making it easy to explore the area, but the overall upkeep was lacking. The dining experience was enjoyable with good food, especially in Tamarind Restaurant. The facilities were decent but could use some improvements in certain areas.
I had an amazing stay at this hotel! The rooms were spacious with a terrace and a huge bathroom, very clean, and provided excellent service. They were so comfortable, which I truly appreciated. The service was outstanding, making this place more than just a 3-star hotel in my opinion. The location was perfect for sightseeing in Kandy, offering a great convenience for tourists. The dining experience had a good amount of choice, but I felt the service could have been more organized. Overall, a great place to stay with fantastic service and amenities.