quotes from the media

“Amangalla, it has respected, down to the finest detail, the heritage and appeal of its predecessor, through restoring original features and furnishing the polished jack wood floor with fine antiques and period-style reproductions.”

“Amangalla, elegant and oozing history, the ambience of a bygone era attracts tourists keen to experience the tasteful colonial-style suites and bedrooms and fine dining. Guests can read about the hotel’s past and the arts and history of Sri Lanka in the library.”

“The three story hotel resorted to five-star standards, exudes Old World charm, echoing the other colonial-era hotels built in port cities along a well-travelled trading route” 
 
“The upper floors offer sweeping views of the Fort area, with red roofs and whitewashed buildings extending all the way to the sea”

“Our first impression of the Fort was a bleary one, veiled in the fog of jolted sleep, two plane rides and a midnight car journey away from Hong Kong. The exotic magnificence of Amangalla passed us by on arrival, but the relief of a four-poster bed, high white ceilings and staff who appeared and disappeared like blessings did not."

"Elegant antiques, Victorian bathroom fittings and acres of crisp linen combine seamlessly with modern services, spa and pool."

"The charm of Amangalla lies in how its life as a hotel today fits so well with its heritage."

"Each morning, soft sunlight filtered through louvred shutters onto the rich polished timber floors of my bedroom...... Later in the morning, immaculately saronged staff laid tables with white cloths and blue glass, and silver cruet sets cast from an original saltcellar found during the renovation of the home."

"Manteesh, one of the staff, rushed up to give me a hug; he'd spotted my Italian name in the visitors' book and launched into a long description of his visit to Milan .... all in perfect Italian!"