Overview. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 2

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1 PRESS KIT Contents Overview... 2 Rooms and Suites... 3 Restaurants and Bars... 6 Spa Recreation Events, Meetings & Incentive Location Access Management Golden Circle Loyalty Programme Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Press Contacts: Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 1

2 Overview Standing tall and overlooking Galle Face Green promenade, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is the symbol of a new era of tourism for Sri Lanka. Bringing a new level of luxury to this thriving metropolitan city, and with the most exclusive address in the capital, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo boasts unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean, Beira Lake and the Colombo city skyline. Only forty minutes from Colombo s International Airport and within walking distance of some of the city s main attractions such as the Dutch Hospital Precinct, the hotel sits on 10 acres of land which will also accommodate an office tower, two residential buildings and Colombo s first high-end shopping mall. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is also surrounded by magnificent colonial buildings, acting as poignant reminders of the country s fascinating history. The first of its kind in Colombo, the hotel offers the best hospitality and service in Sri Lanka as well as the most luxurious guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments. Spreading across 32 floors, the hotel boasts 541 rooms, including 34 suites and 41 serviced apartments, all of which have soaring views. Unrivalled facilities await, delivering the perfect combination of style and comfort whilst offering unprecedented access to a bespoke collection of cultural and historical experiences. Guests of Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo have access to Shangri-La s signature CHI, The Spa, the hotel s 24 hour health club, a sun terrace with swimming pool and the country s largest events portfolio including Colombo s biggest pillar-less ballroom. The hotel has six restaurants, offering innovative food and beverage concepts across a wide range of cuisines, to ensure that all tastes and desires are accounted for. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 2

3 Rooms and Suites All 541 luxury rooms and suites offer uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, Beira Lake or Colombo s impressive skyline. Upwards of 42 sq.m., all guestrooms are decorated in typically chic Shangri-La style, including contemporary furnishings and state of the art amenities, thoughtfully placed to take advantage of the magnificent vistas. With a colour scheme of soft teals and browns, the rooms and suites evoke a sense of calm and warmth - often welcomed after a day of exploring Colombo s cultural offerings or following an event in one of the hotel s several venues spaces. Offering luxury hospitality and service and situated on the cusp of the city centre and ocean front, the rooms combine refined materials such as marble and silk with contemporary lights woods, which complement their immediate coastal yet urban surroundings. Moreover, each floor of the hotel has two rooms with balconies for guests to take advantage of the refreshing ocean breeze in complete privacy. Deluxe & Premier Rooms: - Deluxe Lake View Room (42 sq.m.) - Deluxe Ocean View Room (42 sq.m.) - Premier Ocean View Room (42 sq.m.) - Premier Balcony Room (42 sq.m.) Deluxe and Premier rooms offer uninterrupted views of the ocean or city skyline, complimentary Wi-Fi access, a dedicated work space, 49 inch wide screen TV with a selection of international channels, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, digital alarm clock with USB charge ports, iron and ironing board, electronic safe as well as spacious bathrooms accessorised with stone-clad bathtubs and rain showers. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 3

4 Horizon Club Rooms: - Horizon Club Lake View Room (42 sq.m.) - Horizon Club Ocean View Room (42 sq.m. ) There are 61 Horizon Club Rooms all of which are located on the top three floors of the hotel with the very best views in the city. Horizon Club Rooms have the same features and benefits of a Deluxe or Premier room with the addition of upgraded guest room amenities and, most significantly, access to the magnificent Horizon Club Lounge on the 32 nd floor. Lounge benefits include: - Private check in/out in your room or the Horizon Club Lounge - Complimentary daily breakfast - Afternoon refreshments - Evening cocktails and canapes; beverages served all day - Wi-Fi and broadband Internet access - Wide selection of newspapers and magazines - Use of meeting room facilities for two hours per day - Suit pressing and shoe shine service Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 4

5 Suites: There are three types of suites: - Executive Suite (84 sq.m.) - Speciality Suites (126 sq.m.) - Shangri-La Suite (210 sq.m.) Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo has 34 suites including 30 Executive Suites, 3 Speciality Suites and 1 Presidential Shangri-La Suite ranging from sq.m. in size. The suites are the most spacious and luxurious in the city and come replete with a separate living room and personal butler service. Contemporary in design with authentic Sri Lankan touches, all suites are located on the top floors of the hotel and have access to the Horizon Club Lounge and benefits. For those wanting to stay in the best suite in Colombo, the Presidential Shangri-La Suite is the most exclusive in the city. Comprising of a luxurious living room as well as three spacious guest rooms, there is no finer place to reside whilst exploring Sri Lanka. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 5

6 Serviced Apartments The hotel is home to 41 serviced apartments, which offer either one or two bedrooms for those travelling with a family or simply desire more space for a long stay in the city. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and dining table for a true home away from home feel whilst also having the luxury of daily servicing, including the hotel s 24-hour room service. Guests living in the apartments may also make use of food, beverage and laundry discounts as well as the hotel s Health Club and swimming pool. Restaurants and Bars Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo offers guests a sophisticated culinary journey in all six of their restaurants and bars. With inspirational cuisine prepared by their team of award-winning, international chefs from Europe, India, China and Sri Lanka, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is the dining and social hotspot of the city. The vibrant atmospheres, cutting-edge concepts and signature Shangri-La hospitality creates not just outstanding meals but moreover memorable dining experiences for all; pushing the boundaries of anything that has been offered in Colombo before. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 6

7 Shang Palace Authentic Chinese Cuisine Named after a Chinese dynasty, Shang Palace is Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts signature restaurant serving a range of traditional regional Chinese cuisine from Sichuan, Dongbei and Canton. The architecture, inspired by the traditional Siheyuan houses of China, includes original features such as old wooden beams that have been dismantled and shipped to Sri Lanka, merged with modern highlights to create an alluring space, set against the dramatic Indian Ocean backdrop. Shang Palace offers guests with an authentic yet contemporary Chinese dining experience. The centrepiece of the restaurant is the guest facing, custom-made duck oven all duck orders are expertly cooked here and brought to the guest s table to be carved. Shang Palace also has an open dim sum kitchen, market style crab kitchen and private dining room. Elegant and refined, Shang Palace offers signature dishes from the hotel s master chefs, such as the yum cha menu which features steamed, baked and deep-fried dim sum, hand pulled noodles and fresh dumplings as well as clay pot dishes; all of which are prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The restaurant also has an in-house tea master who performs tableside tea ceremonies. The Chinese inspired cocktails blend the flavours of Chinese liquors and wine for an innovative twist. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 7

8 Capital Bar & Grill Western Cuisine Stylish and elegant, the Capital Bar & Grill serves the finest steaks and seafood grills, as well as the city s most extensive selection of whisky. With 204 seats, the restaurant offers four unique ambiances a buzzing and energetic bar; The White Room for more intimate private dining; the vibrant Blue Room with a show kitchen; and alfresco dining on the terrace, as the ocean breeze carries over. The explosion of choice in whisky would impress the most ardent connoisseur and varies from country, age and flavor, for both single malt and blended whiskies. The spotlight turns to the mixologists as they shake up the most delicious concoctions at the bar, or guests can choose from the list of fine wines as a server pairs them perfectly with the cuisine. The signature Tomahawk steak, 1.3 kg of the most succulent meat, is carved artfully with Laguiole steak knives at the table, whilst the freshest barramundi, baked to perfection is another of the chef s recommendations. The show kitchen allows guests to see the master chefs at work with regular, dramatic bursts of flames rising spectacularly from the grill. As the evening carries on, guests can unwind to the sounds of smooth jazz with the live saxophonist at the Capital Bar & Grill, making the dining experience a memorable feast for the senses. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 8

9 Table One All Day Dining World Cuisine In celebration of the hotel s sought after address, One Galle Face, Table One is the hotel s all day dining restaurant and features imaginative dishes from across the globe, offering something for every palate. With spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, Table One is the perfect setting to indulge in delightful delicacies. There is a contemporary and welcoming feel to Table One with natural elements brought into this otherwise state of the art dining space, with the contemporary clean lines juxtaposed with tree inspired features and distinctive cinnamon stick detailing on the ceiling. The restaurant comprises of interactive cooking stations uniquely themed around cooking techniques as opposed to cuisine type. Vibrant colours, eclectic show kitchens and international influences define Table One. With cuisines from the Middle East, Malaysia, Europe, Northern India, Holland, Portugal and Sri Lanka, the restaurant offers a sumptuous buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At breakfast, guests can explore the baking station filled with freshly made croissants infused with inventive flavours such as raspberry or strawberry, or make their way to the wok station, delicatessen stand or juice bar which provides a Detox of the Day shot for the more health conscious guests. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 9

10 Sapphyr Lounge The Lobby Lounge Accessed directly from the hotel s magnificent lobby, the Sapphyr Lounge is bathed in natural Sri Lankan sunlight from the impressive floor to ceiling windows, which also act as a spectacular setting for sundowners. The Sapphyr Lounge is the ideal place to meet with clients or to enjoy local Ceylon tea skilfully prepared by the hotel s Tea Sommelier with friends and family. With charming live entertainment, The Sapphyr Lounge is a sophisticated yet unpretentious area for guests to enjoy peace and quiet and immerse themselves in all the different tea tastes and infusions. The afternoon tea at Sapphyr Lounge is the most luxurious and exclusive in the city. In celebration of the country s affectionate nickname Gem Island, the afternoon tea presents guests with chocolates in the shape of jewelry infused with the flavours of tea and spices, a first in Colombo. Sapphyr Lounge also offers savouries, confectionaries and beverages to go, perfect for today s busy lifestyle. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 10

11 Kaema Sutra Contemporary Sri Lankan Cuisine Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo together with Celebrity Chef, Dharshan Munidasa and internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez, present Kaema Sutra, a new-age Sri Lankan restaurant and bar offering creative native inspired cuisine and beverages. Chef Dharshan is devoted to the evolution of Sri Lankan cuisine the islands aromatic spices and unique ingredients merge with age-old cooking techniques and regional and colonial culinary influences to enthral the palettes of those who always crave something distinct. Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, the venue evokes a relaxed and tropical feel with incomparable views over the Indian Ocean. Graced by vibrant masks depicting folktales, beautifully carved elephants, and a breezy outdoor space framed by the gentle flickers of tiki torches, the restaurant offers a tropical island feel right in the heart of the city. A social hotspot, the bar, elevates mixology to new heights with exceptional cocktails infused with local fruit, spices and herbs, and an inventive Sri Lankan tapas menu. The Pool Bar Set on the fourth floor alongside the hotel s swimming pool, the Pool Bar offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Lined by swaying palms, guests feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city as they take a dip in the pool and nibble on delicious light eats from crispy calamari to our signature Sri Lankan spiced mutton roll, or sip on the most refreshing tropical juices and frozen drinks. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 11

12 Spa Spanning over 814 sq.m. on the 4th floor, the award winning CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is a secluded sanctuary at the forefront of the hotel s wellness and lifestyle experiences. The spa is decorated in distinctive Shangri-La style and features design elements inspired by the local culture to ensure a truly indulgent yet authentic experience. The 7 private treatment rooms are spacious, soothing and sheltered and are designed for both couples and individuals. Chi, The Spa takes inspiration from the traditional Chinese philosophy chi which is the universal life force that governs well-being and personal vitality. It is believed that for people to maintain good health both physically and mentally, chi must flow freely within the body. Chi, The Spa s treatments focus on the importance of movement and in turn on releasing energy blockages. Body massages, exercise, stretching, hydrotherapy and meditation practices are combined to assist the body's natural renewal and form the basis of CHI, The Spa's philosophy. Offering a selection of traditional Sri Lankan and Asian treatments and therapies, guests can enjoy a bespoke wellness experience and can harness the benefits of 100% natural products. With the ancient art of native healing at its core, the Ceylon Indulgence Therapy, commences with a tea and spice full body scrub before being enveloped in a white jasmine body wrap, leaving the skin rejuvenated and nourished. The ritual concludes with an Ayurveda-inspired body massage to enhance the energy flow and overall well-being. The signature Asian Blend Massage lets you journey through the region and combines the benefits of Thai pressure points, Balinese and Malaysian strokes, Chinese energy flow and more, to restore and balance energy throughout the entire body. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 12

13 Recreation Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo has an impressive array of leisure facilities for guests to explore. Visitors can take advantage of the Sri Lankan warm temperatures on the hotel s spectacular sun terrace or dive into the large swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean and Galle Face Green - perfectly positioned to enjoy the refreshing sea breeze. Framed by exotic plants and trees, the hotel s pool is a tropical hideaway yet only a few moments from the centre of the city. For guests wanting to keep up their fitness regime whilst away from home, the hotel s state of the art Health Club is open 24 hours a day. With a fully equipped gym as well as a movement studio, vitality pools and steam rooms, the Health Club has facilities to suit every fitness preference and is the perfect place to relax, rejuvenate and revitalise both the mind and body. The experienced team are also on hand to help each guest achieve their goals through personal training, stretching sessions and specialised programmes. There are numerous retailing outlets in the hotel and nearby, such as the Dutch Hospital Precinct and, in 2019, the luxury shopping mall at One Galle Face is due to open. Guests will have direct access to the shopping mall from Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo - the first of its kind in Colombo, the mall is set to be an exciting addition to the city. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 13

14 Events, Meetings & Incentive Set to catapult the city of Colombo onto the MICE map, the hotel features the most extensive and versatile events venues in Sri Lanka with over 3,500 sq.m. of space including two ballrooms, an outdoor lawn and several function rooms to host over 2,000 guests. With the intention of appealing to large conferences and events, the hotel complements the island s attraction as a global MICE hotspot with the aim of rivalling the likes of Bangkok and Singapore. The property is the perfect host for weddings, social functions and gala dinners, while offering Shangri-La Events Collection expertise and benefits, to create memorable curated experiences and bespoke incentives. With the opening of the hotel comes the opening of the largest pillar-less ballroom in the region capable of catering seated banquets for up to 1,500 guests and 2,500 theatre style. At 1,580 sqm, the magnificence of the ballroom is further accentuated by a spectacular window, allowing for streams of Sri Lankan sunlight to fill the room with an authentic warm glow; a feature that is greatly sought after yet rarely found in a ballroom of such size. The property also offers the Lotus Ballroom at 470 sq.m. seating 400 guests for dinner and 600 for cocktails. Moreover, adjacent to the Lotus Ballroom are three flexible breakout rooms, thoughtfully named after different local spices: Ginger, Saffron and Tamarind. All of the conference and function rooms feature state-ofthe-art audio-visual equipment, including clip on or wireless microphones, and built-in speakers. On the fourth floor, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo s turfed outdoor events space is a beautiful venue for those wanting to make use of Sri Lanka s warm climate. Framed by tasteful wooden latticework features and tropical plants, the bright green lawn provides a lovely rural setting in the midst of the city. Furthermore, within the outdoor events space, there is an open air bar and a pillared Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 14

15 pavilion suspended over a stunning oriental-inspired water feature - a striking and memorable spot for destination weddings, fashion shows and private events to name but a few. In total, the outdoor events space seats 420 for dinner and 750 guests for cocktails. On the higher floors of the hotel, are three Executive Boardroom, which not only offers the best views in the city but also access to the exclusive Horizon Club Lounge. The lounge provides further personalised service to make the business traveller s stay all the more comfortable, including hotel limousine transfers, private check-in and check-out in your room with the option of a late check-out as well as a dedicated Club Concierge. Location Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is only 40 minutes from Colombo International Airport (Bandaranaike International Airport) via the highway. The hotel has the best address in the city One Galle Face - with uninterrupted views overlooking the Indian Ocean, Beira Lake and Colombo city skyline and yet only minutes from the Central Business District, including the World Trade Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Government Offices and Diplomatic Missions. In addition, the hotel is just across the street from the iconic Galle Face Green and walking distance to tourist hotspots including the historical Colombo Fort and the Dutch Hospital Shopping & Nightlife precinct. Access Guests are advised to fly to Colombo s Bandaranaike International Airport, the hotel is a short 40 minute drive from there. Visa: An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for most visitors to Sri Lanka. On the basis of reciprocity, citizens of Singapore, Maldives and Seychelles are exempt from the requirement of obtaining an ETA to visit Sri Lanka. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 15

16 Management TIMOTHY WRIGHT, VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER Vice President & General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, Timothy Wright, brings with him over thirty years experience in the hospitality industry, including senior management positions within Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. He joined the Hong Kong based group in 1993, as part of the Events team, before joining the Food & Beverage department, and becoming Hotel Manager for Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. His most recent assignments include General Manager positions for Traders Hotel Singapore (now Hotel Jen); Shangri-La's Eros Hotel, New Delhi; Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu; Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok; Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu, and Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong. As one of the Group s most trusted leaders, Wright is responsible for the management of the 500-room property and 41 serviced apartments, and oversees all the operations within the hotel. His remit also includes overlooking the operations for sister property, Shangri-La s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka as well as Shangri-La s two properties in India. PAUL LENZ, EXECUTIVE CHEF Joining Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts 12 years ago, Executive Chef Paul Lenz first worked at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sultanate of Oman and subsequently served as Area Executive Chef based at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Incidentally it is in this hotel in Singapore where the legendary hospitality of Shangri-La begun. Here, Chef Lenz made his mark in this story as he served at the exceptional award-winning restaurants including the famed Shang Palace, serving Cantonese cuisine. Chef Lenz has also held the position of Area Executive Chef for Shangri-La in the Philippines, based at Makati Shangri-La, Manila, set in the prestigious business and entertainment district of the city. In addition to masterfully creating unique menus and experiences at each of Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo s restaurants and bars, Chef Paul also takes on Shangri-La s Rooted in Nature cuisine concepts, which focus on presenting sustainable culinary initiatives to guests. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 16

17 Golden Circle Loyalty Program Created especially for Shangri-La s most valued guests, Golden Circle is more than a frequent guest programme. Every time a guest stays, enjoys a spa treatment or dines at any Shangri-La Hotel & Resort, they will enjoy exclusive privileges and benefits across many different aspects of the group s hotel and resort offerings. Golden Circle Award Points can then be redeemed towards hotel stays, dining or spa experiences at any Shangri-La hotel, resort, Kerry hotel, Traders hotel and Hotel Jen. Points may also converted into airline miles. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently operates over 95 hotels with a room inventory of over 40,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in Australia, mainland China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. For more information, please visit PRESS CONTACTS: Marilyne Morin Area Director of Communications E: Marilyne.Morin@shangri-la.com Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo: Press Kit Page 17