Maniumpathy

In the heart of Colombo's Borella neighborhood, a stately heritage house minutes from Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Independence Square and the Sri Lanka National Museum are a short drive away; Pettah Hindu Temples, Dewatagaha Mosque and the Sinhalese Sports Club are nearby.

A colonial-era mansion turned boutique luxury hotel, Maniumpathy has eight individually named rooms furnished with antiques that reflect five generations of family history. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with bathtubs or rainfall showers, plus complimentary toiletries, safes and desks; some rooms include bathrobes and slippers. Relax in the library, take tea on the private terrace/balcony, or book the whole house for private celebrations.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments at the spa, then cool off in the outdoor pool. Concierge and tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall and a private terrace make it easy to plan excursions or events; free self-parking is available and an airport shuttle runs for a surcharge. Wake up to pool-side mornings and easy access to the city's arts and dining scene.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; the hotel also offers express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Roundtrip airport transfers are available for a surcharge.

Nandi Terrace serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner, while a coffee shop/café and bar/lounge cover lighter bites and drinks. Buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, and room service is offered during limited hours.