Galle Face Hotel is proud to announce its outstanding success at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024, securing multiple accolades that highlight its enduring legacy, culinary excellence, and commitment to world-class hospitality. The hotel was recognized as the Best Heritage Hotel. South Asia’s leading Grande Dame, the Galle Face Hotel, is testimony to both Sri Lanka’s colonial past and its independent present.
Celebrated within the hospitality world, it blends historical splendour with crafted modernity to form a new model for heritage properties. International guests are immersed in the Galle Face Hotel’s rich traditions and compelling stories, while Colombo society perceive the hotel as the most prestigious, desirable destination in the city for memorable dining and special events. Furthering this recognition, Chef Rukmal Samarasekera, the hotel’s Director of Culinary, was honoured with the Best Chef of the Year Award for his creative culinary efforts in elevating Sri Lankan cuisine to international prominence.
Additionally, the hotel’s signature fine dining venue, 1864 Limited Edition, was awarded the Best Contemporary Fine Dining – Elevated Fusion Sri Lankan Cuisine restaurant, acknowledging its innovative approach to blending Sri Lankan artistry with gastronomic finesse. These accolades are a reflection of the visionary leadership of Group Chairman of the Galle Face Hotel Management Company Sanjeev Gardiner whose unwavering commitment to preserving the hotel�.
