Tucked away in a not-so-quiet corner of Alfred House
Avenue, this new boutique hotel has the city talking. With its lush, modern
interiors and wide-open spaces, Sunela Jayawardena, renowned environmental
architect, designed the hotel.
The Scarlet Room is situated on the first floor of the
hotel. Overlooking buildings on the opposite side of the road and reflecting
the hustle and bustle of Colombo, the restaurants
in colombo is vibrant in ambiance and just right to relax and feast
on one of several European specialties on the menu, which focuses on Moroccan
cuisine and selected South Asian dishes as well. Bright red walls and a
collection of breathtaking framed photographs are the highlight of the room –
if you count out the paper lighting on the ceiling, standing out like
magnificent Rafflesia flowers.
Starting off with a simple but wholesome and comforting
Chef’s Salad which ensured that we work up an appetite for lunch. The Chef’s
Salad consists of cheddar cheese, roast chicken, boiled egg, chicken ham,
mixed greens, radish and celery with blueberry dressing. Next, the Hot and
Sour Soup was brought out.
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This requires some getting used to as strong
flavours penetrate the dish. Tomato, being the key ingredient in the soup, it
cleanses your throat and fills you up if you are enjoying a light lunch. It
is rather peppery than fiery.
Main courses awaited us eagerly! Firstly, the seafood
lasagne made a dramatic appearance garnished with basil leaves (which I
nibbled off one by one) and did more than just excite my taste buds. A
generous portion, the lasagne was and certainly did not fail in the amount of
seafood filling.
Stuffed to the brim, the next dish came out which was
pan-fried red mullet fish with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables served
with a lemon butter sauce. Not being a strong fan of fish, I actually
savoured this dish. The fish was made to perfection while the presence of the
lemon butter sauce complimented it in addition to the grilled vegetables.
Next, the pesto spaghetti was the icing on the cake.
Deliciously buttery and flavoursome, the Food Factor decided that it was a
fabulous vegetarian pick. Several other options on the menu include Mushroom
with Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, Lamb Chop, Beef Fillet Tenderloin and
two types of risotto in addition to varieties of pasta dishes. Freshly cooked
Sri Lankan rice and curry is available daily for lunch in addition to nasi
goreng. Sandwiches and burgers stay strong on the menu too.
Last but not least, dessert managed to completely blow our
minds away. Warm apple pie with homemade vanilla ice cream was a fabulous
pick! I swear in all my life, I have never tasted vanilla ice cream so fresh
and flavoursome. Forget the apple pie, just make a trip to Colombo Courtyard
just for their homemade ice creams! The vanilla ice cream took my breath away
in small proportions as did the cinnamon, strong in flavour and still delicate
and soft on your tongue.
On the freshly made ice cream menu are three other options
which are cinnamon (strong in flavour as mentioned above and my second
favourite), mint (nothing like you’ve ever tasted before as the flavour
lingers on your tongue long after) and chillie chocolate which to say the
least didn’t agree with my taste buds as I found it too strong and spicy for
my liking. Not having taken well to the chillie chocolate ice cream, my
colleague savoured it.
Other options on the dessert menu are the Dark and White
Chocolate Tower, Cardamom and Black Sesame Crème Brulee and Coconut Sago
Pudding. So what are you waiting for? Make a trip to Colombo’s newest
boutique hotel already. For more on this swank urban boutique hotel visit www.colombocourtyard.com or come across to Colombo Courtyard, 32 Alfred
House Avenue, Colombo 3. Reservations can be made on 4645333 or info@colombocourtyard.com.
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Colombo Courtyard YOUR URBAN HIDEAWAY
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Colombo Courtyard – Your urban hideaway
Nestled in the heart of the city, Colombo Courtyard is an urban boutique hotel that perfectly captures a fusion of contemporary style with intrinsic elements of environmental design. The hotel offers a choice of 26 suites and rooms replete with all modern features, two dining areas – Scarlet Room and Cloud Cafe, Loft a lounge bar, a library, Jacuzzi and plunge pool too.
Crafted by environmental designer Sunela Jayewardene, Colombo Courtyard is a breath of fresh air for the city’s options of accommodation and indulgence. Colombo Courtyard is crafted around the concept of a series of open spaces, conscious lighting patterns and the use of recycled elements in its unique sculptures and artful décor. Striking works of art include the installation of a giant creeper of a range of recycled metal that runs through the three floors of the hotel and the pool courtyard which immediately transports you to a soothing setting. Remarkable accents found across the hotel such as lampshades made of recycled bicycle and three-wheeler parts give Colombo Courtyard a distinct flavour.
Coupled with its rustic charm, Colombo Courtyard offers Luxury Hotel accommodation. The spacious suites offer a separate seating area and state of the art fixtures including a 42 inch LED screen and an iMac desktop. Hosts of other well thought out amenities such a cappuccino maker, a juice maker and even a wine cooler are sure to have every guest spoil themselves. The Deluxe Rooms are artfully designed in a blend of cement and woodwork furniture set off with pleasant hues of green, blue or burgundy and offer superior comfort features to ensure a gratifying stay. Colombo Courtyard includes a select choice of rooms and suites with a private courtyard. Situated on the ground level this accommodation offers a heightened sense of space with a courtyard lined with tropical plants and pebbles.
The dining options at Colombo Courtyard are created to pleasure more than just your taste buds. Cloud Café seats you under the stars with a view of the city’s skyline by night. Cloud Cafe serves a choice of light eats with authentic pizza, burgers and more. Opening daily at sunset, the breezy ambience at Cloud café will keep you completely chilled out. Scarlet Room serves the finest European cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean specialties. The menu also offers variety with select Asian favourites too.
The Loft, an industrial-style bar with furnishing conceived of recycled material including creative tractor seats for bar stools, has a spirit of its own. The Loft is also where unique concoctions are fine tuned to give you some of the city’s best cocktails. For more on this swank urban boutique hotel visit www.colombocourtyard.com or come across to Colombo Courtyard, 32 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 3. Reservations can be made on 4645333 or info@colombocourtyard.com.
Crafted by environmental designer Sunela Jayewardene, Colombo Courtyard is a breath of fresh air for the city’s options of accommodation and indulgence. Colombo Courtyard is crafted around the concept of a series of open spaces, conscious lighting patterns and the use of recycled elements in its unique sculptures and artful décor. Striking works of art include the installation of a giant creeper of a range of recycled metal that runs through the three floors of the hotel and the pool courtyard which immediately transports you to a soothing setting. Remarkable accents found across the hotel such as lampshades made of recycled bicycle and three-wheeler parts give Colombo Courtyard a distinct flavour.
Coupled with its rustic charm, Colombo Courtyard offers Luxury Hotel accommodation. The spacious suites offer a separate seating area and state of the art fixtures including a 42 inch LED screen and an iMac desktop. Hosts of other well thought out amenities such a cappuccino maker, a juice maker and even a wine cooler are sure to have every guest spoil themselves. The Deluxe Rooms are artfully designed in a blend of cement and woodwork furniture set off with pleasant hues of green, blue or burgundy and offer superior comfort features to ensure a gratifying stay. Colombo Courtyard includes a select choice of rooms and suites with a private courtyard. Situated on the ground level this accommodation offers a heightened sense of space with a courtyard lined with tropical plants and pebbles.
The dining options at Colombo Courtyard are created to pleasure more than just your taste buds. Cloud Café seats you under the stars with a view of the city’s skyline by night. Cloud Cafe serves a choice of light eats with authentic pizza, burgers and more. Opening daily at sunset, the breezy ambience at Cloud café will keep you completely chilled out. Scarlet Room serves the finest European cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean specialties. The menu also offers variety with select Asian favourites too.
The Loft, an industrial-style bar with furnishing conceived of recycled material including creative tractor seats for bar stools, has a spirit of its own. The Loft is also where unique concoctions are fine tuned to give you some of the city’s best cocktails. For more on this swank urban boutique hotel visit www.colombocourtyard.com or come across to Colombo Courtyard, 32 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 3. Reservations can be made on 4645333 or info@colombocourtyard.com.
Happy Hour at Loft Every Weekday Offers!
Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 Monday thru Friday. For every drink you buy, you get another absolutely FREE!
About Colombo Courtyard,
Colombo Courtyard (www.colombocourtyard.com)is a boutique hotel that offers comfort, refinement and a unique character that will make your stay here unforgettable. It is a place to rest and relax, to indulge in fine food and drink, and enjoy the fabled warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality.
2 Alfred House Ave,
Colombo - 03, Sri Lanka.
Reservation: 94-112 595909
Email Us: info@colombocourtyard.com
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