The Grand Oriental Hotel, in keeping with tradition and the festive spirit has many agendas.

The gaily decorated hotel has all it all - Rich Cake, Love Cake, Yule Logs and the various seasonal goodies that is a 'must' during the festive season. The Tiffin Hut is the place to visit if you want to save yourself the hassle of preparing all the traditional items that go to make Christmas.

Christmas Lunch - the panoramic view of the Harbour Room and the traditional decor, sumptuous food and ambience is the simplest and most enjoyable way a family can enjoy being together on this great day.

Hello 2009, a gala dinner dance will come alive on New Years Eve at the Harbour Room. This venue is the most sought after by our discerning guests who patronize the event annually. Chef has done himself proud with a menu that is mouth watering to cater to all palates. It is not only the magnificent view of the harbour - the wailing of the ships sirens at midnight brings nostalgia.

Prizes and surprises galore! The band Accroma promises a mix of golden oldies and dance music that will keep guests dancing away till dawn.

‘Our DJs Devindra and Wimal plans to rock the Blue Leopard Night Club and will ring down the curtain for 2008, and greet 2009 in festive style’ said Ronald Perera, the GM of the Hotel.