The Galle Face Hotel is a Colombo institution, a grand colonial-era hotel on the seafront overlooking the Indian Ocean and the Galle Face Green promenade. Opened in 1864, it is one of the oldest hotels east of Suez, and its elegant colonnaded interiors, antique charm and famous sunset terrace evoke a bygone age of travel, matched by modern luxury rooms and fine restaurants. Steeped in history and beautifully positioned, it remains the most storied place to stay in the city.