Hill Side Inn

Latest star in Hatton

Beverley Jansz

Standing majestically on "Fruit Hill", on Nuwara Eliya Road in close proximity to the Hatton town, Hill Side Inn is the latest star in Hatton. It has been built on a lush tea plantation.

The hotel surrounded by beautiful waterfalls, offers a picturesque setting for a perfect holiday in the cool climes of Hatton.

The hotel has five well appointed deluxe guest rooms with all modern facilities, including cable TV, hot/cold water, room service etc. all rooms are moderately priced.

It has two restaurants, including a roof top restaurant which gives guests a marvellous view of the mountains and tea estates which surround the hotel.

The restaurants offer the very best in Western, Eastern, Chinese and Spicy Sri Lankan cuisine prepared by Executive Chef, M. J. R. Selvaraj who counts over 25 years experience in food and beverage.

"When Nuwara Eliya is crowded, most of the tourists come to Hatton. Until recently, there was a severe shortage of hotels in Hatton to a cater to these tourists.

Considering this fact, I embarked on this hotel project to cater not only to foreign tourists, but Sri Lankans who are anxious to spend a holiday in the hill country at an affordable price", said Managing Director, Hill Side Inn, B. W. Harrison Silva.

Harrison further said that his aim was to promote Hatton as a wonderful tourist destination. Hatton is blessed with a cool but moderate climate and has a host of tourist attractions.

He further said that one hundred per cent of his staff are from Hatton. "My aim is to give the children of estate workers a chance to learn tourism", by employing their parents", he said.

Manager, K. Sathis Kumar works round the clock to make every tourist, "feel at home" at Hill Side Inn.

The plus point at Hill Side Inn is that the Colombo, Badulla "Udarata Menike", "Podi Menike" and other up-country trains run adjacent to the hotel, giving tourists a panoramic view of the lit up trains at night.

MD, Hill Side Inn Harrison Silva has been a Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council Member for 12 years and also the President of the Hatton Football League.

He is also the President of the Hatton YMBA .

Hill Side Inn can be reached via web. hillsideinnhatton.com

Global Towers Vegetarian Buffet

It was a packed house at the vegetarian buffet of Global Towers Hotel on Friday April 6. The guests who

 patronised the hotel on this day highly commented the vegetarian food at the Train-spotter Restaurant.

The Global Towers, located in the heart of Marine Drive, stands tall with pride facing the blue ocean.

Resident Manager Mano Perera said that the hotel has new additions such as theme nights, snacks in and outside the hotel during weekends and Friday buffet.

Hotel's executive Chef Patrick Phillips, who has over 35 years experience in the hospitality industry, said that he personally supervised all the arrangements of the vegetarian buffet. He also said that the hotel now handles outdoor catering for any function.

Executive Assistant Manager of the Hotel Tilome Nanayakkara said a unique feature of the hotel was that the hotel rents out its fully-furnished luxury apartments, which includes a pantry at a very nominal fee. She said that these apartments were patronised by many clients during the April holiday season.

The hotel has its own style to cater to the young and the young at heart at its rooftop garden restaurant, which boasts of a breathtaking view of the night lit Colombo City.

Festive season at Grand Hotel

P. Rajaratnam in Nuwara Eliya

The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya is all set for the April Season this year with a new outlook and a variety of special activities lined up. The Coffee Shop has been renovated with a Show Kitchen and a Menu with the highest culinary standards.

The Main Restaurant also known as the Barnes Hall has been refurbished to an old English ambience. The two main lounges in the hotel have also gone through a face-lift with new furniture and decor.

Many events are lined up during April at the Grand Hotel.

The Supper Club with its gourmet A-La-Carte menu and panoramic bar will have the C&C band for the music lovers every night.

The Main Restaurant will have Buffets with Theme Nights and a Beat band in attendance every night. For those who love Strawberries, the Grand Hotel will be turning out some delicious mouth watering specialities such as Strawberry juices, Strawberry Tarts, Strawberry & Cream etc. which will be available during the day.

The Grand Indian Restaurant specializing in dishes from North and South India will have a wide selection of Buriyani dishes and a Tandoori promotion.

This Colonial hotel has been transformed into an exciting venue which will offer many events for the whole family during the April festive season.

'Grand' take-away

The convenience of having signature cuisine in your own home is part of the Cinnamon Grand's indulgence offer this month, with two special take-away menus now available, at Lagoon, the hotel's seafood restaurant and Echo, the Italian eatery.

Some of the most popular items in the two restaurants are featured in the two menus, be it Lagoon's speciality dishes or Chef Guiseppe's authentic Italian fare.

Fancy a seafood offering? Try the Deep Fried Crab Claws for starters, Kerala Modha Fish in Curry, Fried Cuttle Fish in Tamarind Sauce and Prawns in Thai Curry Paste with Steamed Fried Rice and Wok Fried Kan Kung.

An Italian food lover? Try the delicious range from simple pastas and pizza to typical Italian favourites.

The take-away experience is the next best thing to having Master Chef Giuseppe's at home!

If you are a passionate Pasta fan go for Ravioli filled with Ricotta and Spinach, Mixed Seafood Risotto or pasta with Smoked Salmon and Creamy Tomato Sauce or a typical Italian favourite, the Spaghetti Coronary.

We haven't forgotten the pizza lovers too - be they young or old. Choose from eight different delicious pizza options. There's Pizza Magherita to Pizza with Mozzarella topped with Chicken and Chilli or Pizza Primavera which is a delicious topping of Tomato, Mushroom, Broccoli, Onions, Bell Peppers, Mozzarella and Chili Olive Oil.

Tempted? This is but a glimpse of what's on offer in the two special take-away menu options available at the Cinnamon Grand.

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