Bringing a novel experience for visitors, the Lotus tower commenced its operations on 15th of September 2022. This symbolic landmark in Sri Lanka is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia, 11th tallest tower in Asia and the tallest skyscraper in the country. This wonderful construction is inspired by the Lotus flower and comprises of a rotating restaurant, 6 suites, banquet hall, outdoor event area, shop & event space, and a radio & television broadcasting antenna.

The members of the public will now be allowed to visit the tower by purchasing a ticket for Rs. 500 or Rs. 2,000. For a foreign national, the ticket is priced at USD 20. Those who purchase a ticket for Rs. 2,000 are given the opportunity to enter the premises without standing in a queue and to climb to the top of the tower several times during a single visit. Meanwhile, those who purchase Rs. 500 tickets are allowed to visit the top of the tower only once.

Those visiting the Lotus Tower can experience pubs, famous restaurants and souvenir shops on the ground floor, while several renowned commercial banks are also planned to be established on the ground floor.

The first floor is expected to be allocated for offices and it is also expected to establish a digital cinema hall. On the requests made by individuals and companies, steps have been taken to rent out space at the Lotus Tower on the basis of rates per square foot. 

The third floor consists of a conference hall, which can accommodate up to 400 people at a time. Meanwhile, the open floor has been designed in such a manner that it can be used for various entertainment activities.

On the first floor, shaped like a lotus bud, a reception hall has been constructed that can accommodate about 400 people, and the upper floor is equipped with a revolving restaurant which no doubt, will be a novel experience for the public. 

Further, the public will also have the unique opportunity of experiencing a bird’s eye view of the Colombo skyline from the highest observation deck.

Lotus Tower is also equipped with three of the fastest lifts in the country, made in line with Japanese technology. The public can look forward to experiencing these unique attractions now that the Colombo Lotus Tower has commenced operations.

The Lotus Tower was ceremoniously handed over to the Government of Sri Lanka on February 28, 2022, by the Chinese company following the completion of its construction work. Thereafter, Colombo Lotus Tower Pvt. Ltd. was established and its operations were entrusted to the company.