Cinnamon Grand Colombo's two-decade journey and place in Sri Lanka's hospitality story

CINNAMON Grand Colombo, one of Sri Lanka's most distinctive hospitality landmarks, commemorates its 20th anniversary today under the Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts' brand, celebrating two decades of service while holding firm to its Sri Lankan identity.

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Cinnamon Grand Colombo

First opened in 1975 as Hotel Lanka Oberoi, the Oberoi Group's first foray outside India the hotel has undergone multiple reinventions, from its Colombo Plaza era to its transformation into Cinnamon Grand Colombo under John Keells Holdings in 2005. Each chapter expanded its scale, sharpened its brand, and embedded it deeper into the cultural and corporate fabric of the city.

Today, Cinnamon Grand Colombo stands as a rare constant in Colombo's evolving hospitality landscape. Even as global brands intensified competition through distribution power and loyalty ecosystems, Cinnamon Grand remains as a leading preference and continues to stand out as a classic in a fiercely competitive environment.

"In a market increasingly defined by global standardisation, Cinnamon Grand Colombo's strength lies in offering our hospitality without sacrificing its Sri Lankan soul," said Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts Chief Operating Officer Kamal Munasinghe.