Luxury by the Beira Birth of ‘Cinnamon Lakeside’ - Sanath W

‘Cinnamon Lakeside’ previously known as Trans Asia Hotel opened its doors last Monday, poised to set a new standard in the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka.

The transformation that has now taken place gives the hotel a new aura and ambience; a sensitive character and liberating spaces, making it truly the unique resort city hotel of the prestigious Cinnamon brand of hotels and resorts, the most preferred hospitality brand in the country today.

The team responsible for the refurbishment headed by JKH Leisure Sector Projects and LAN Management Development Service, Vasantha Ratnayake, Consultancy Services, interior designers Bent Severin and Associates PTE Limited, Singapore, DDN Design (Pvt) Limited, Taru i.e., the branding team headed by Shafeek Wahab and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo have managed to achieve their goal in the short span of three and a half months.

‘The investment in refurbishing Trans Asia and re-launching it under the Cinnamon brand with new rooms, a completely different look to its lobby and an array of unique lakeside dining options will enable the hotel to position itself among the premium accommodation providers in the city while catering to multiple tiers of the market' said Susantha Ratnayake, the Chairman of the John Keells Group.

'Today, with the 501-room Cinnamon Grand Colombo having well-established itself as the best five-star in Colombo, and a newly refurbished Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo offering the business traveller a unique environment of leisure within the city, the John Keells Group simply awaits to greet the tourism potential of post-conflict Sri Lanka’ he added.

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo borders on the Beira Lake, giving guests an opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled al fresco dining experience in the heart of the busy, bustling city .

Indulgence is the key to everything the hotel offers and the changes brought about by the renovation are no exception. They include new restaurants, a classy bar, and refurbished rooms with a stunning view of the lake. The ballroom has been restored to its original glory with stunning chandeliers and new carpet and furnishings, allowing patrons to have their functions catered at their favourite venue. Azmaara Spa will be the latest addition to the hotel's guest facilities, offering a range of the finest spa treatments to suit every guest.

The hotel's main lobby sees a significant change with brand-new flooring, walls and furniture, creating an atmosphere of warmth coupled with a delightful interplay of light and shadow. The main entrance to the hotel and doors leading to the garden and pool area has been changed to sheer glass doors to give guests a stunning view of the lake and pool. The ballroom has stunning chandeliers and new furnishings. The Azmaara' Spa will be the latest addition to the hotel's guest facilities.

'7o North, the new restaurant and bar, offers both a stylishly casual al fresco dining experience by the Beira Lake and an air- conditioned exclusive indoor bar.

Also new are ‘The Dining Room’, a chic, 24-hour coffee shop that offers both international and Asian fare; and The Lounge, the lobby lounge, with its daily High Tea, varied entertainment and dessert trolley each night.

Meanwhile, the popular restaurants, Royal Thai, Long Feng, Goodies, Pool Bar and The Library will continue as usual.