Another milestone was achieved when Casa Colombo Collection, Colombo was awarded the prestigious ‘Asia’s Best Classic Boutique Hotel 2014’ title from the Classic Elegance Category at the recently held World Boutique Hotel Awards in England.
The glistening award which was presented to Casa Colombo Collection, Colombo was the only award to a hotel from Sri Lanka, a feat that was revered by many whilst bringing pride and glory to the hospitality industry of the country.
Owner, Designer and CEO Lalin Jinasena stated, “This is yet another great achievement, and it is quite incredible that after so many years we still continue to win awards against many new hotels that are coming up all the time in Sri Lanka and the world. This award is testament that we are a world class property, and are providing a level of service that is comparable to the best out there.”
In a official statement released by the World Boutique Hotel Awards, “A 200 year-old mansion doesn’t sound like a likely home for a chic design hotel, and the surprises don’t stop once you arrive. Fusing old world elegance with cutting edge modern is very easy to get wrong. And yet each inch of the hotel oozes style as if it were springing up from the house’s foundations. The owner and designer Lalin Jinasena should be immensely proud of this achievement.
Casa Colombo Collection, Colombo boasts tradition with a contemporary edge and work hand in hand to create a bold, individual and very engaging design experience. From the levity of the pink pool to the gravity of the beautiful long twin-blade fans rotating in the dining room and library, there is flair and style in every corner, set off by more than a touch of wit. Sri Lankan themes and influences feature in the design and ambience, with photo portraits of individual men, women and children on the walls, a light fragrance of cinnamon as you enter your room and a local touch throughout the cuisine makes it an award winning combination.”
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