The newly formed Asia Orient Leisure Ltd, has pumped in over Rs. 400 million to make their entry into the local leisure sector. The first hotel of the company was opened last week in Sri Jayawardhanapura, Kotte.
Branded as Escondite, this eco – friendly bungalow type boutique hotel offers six rooms which include two suites as well. The management has invested over Rs. 200 million for this property. In a bid to attract high end business travellers the hotel also offers Business Center with Internet Access, Fitness Center with Gym and Workout Room, Spa, Suites, Swimming Pool and even arrange airport transportation. To host small corporate events BBQ terrace and other dining experiences to have been introduced. Architect of the property Rukshan Waidyalankara said that he got the idea for this while travelling in Bali,Indonesia. “Many of the features and even some of the furniture too are from overseas.”
General Manager,Winston T. Doliwera said they have six luxury rooms including two suites. He said they have ensured there would not be any noisy atmosphere in the hotel and would only offer the hotel to selected local clients specially honeymooners and families travelling to Colombo and also to corporates. The second property of the company will be opened by end of this year in Belummahara, Kadugannawa. This will be a 10 room eco- friendly property and the total investment is around Rs. 200 million. The third property in Kandy will be a six room hotel with an investment of Rs. 75 million. “We are also looking at a fourth property in the South and will look for a partnership in this regard.
Source : http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/asia-orient-invests-rs-400-m-escondite-boutique-hotel
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