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Earl’s Regency : Luxury nest in Dumbara Valley
By Sanath Weerasuriya
Earl’s Regency Hotel is this week’s feature in the TV Times - Aitken Spence Travel Quiz. This new Travel competition kicked off on August 1, Sunday exclusively in the TV Times. Triton and Neptune hotels were featured on the first two weeks of August but unfortunately we did not have the space in last Sunday’s issue. This week we are back as usual.

TV Times & Entertainment in collaboration with Aitken Spence Hotels bring an exciting weekly Travel Competition specially for the TV Times readers. All you have to do is to answer the simple question on the coupon given below. Each week TV Times will feature an Aitken Spence Hotel and the question will be based on the particular hotel feature.

This week’s feature is Earl’s Regency Hotel in Kandy The duly answered coupon should be pasted on a post card and should be sent to TV Times - Aitken Spence Travel Quiz No.3, C/o Tv Times , No 8, Hunupitiya Cross Road , Colombo 2.

The entries for the third Travel Quiz will be closed September 6. The post cards should reach us on or before this date. The lucky winner will get a gift voucher from the Aitken Spence Hotels. This voucher enables the winner to dine at any of the Aitken Spence Hotel at any time with a partner of his or her choice. After eight weeks run on the first round, the grand winner will get an weekend package for two to be spent on any of the Aitken Spence Hotels.

The lucky winner of the very first Travel Quiz (Triton) is Anusha Eramudugalle of Katupilagolla, Rideegama. Congrats Anush, Aitken Spence head office will get in touch with you soon. Dumbara Valley is one of the most attractive landscapes in the country and is famous for its beautiful mats.

The nature of the valley is now being mixed with the top hospitality and the luxury of the Earl’s Regency Hotel, which is unique in the Kandyan region. The grandeur of an ancient Citadel adorned with contemporary five star luxury, the hotel offers a wide range of hospitality including food, beverage, comfort, leisure, view and adventure.

Nestling in the sprawling Dumbara Valley, overlooking the lush Knuckles mountain range and the scintillating Mahaweli river, Earl’s Regency is now ready to offer a holiday with a collection of lasting memories. Although secluded, the hotel is only a few minutes way from the historic City of Kandy. The main attraction is the Victoria Golf Course, which is just few minutes drive.

The Regency has 84 elegantly designed rooms, including the Presidential Suite, Mountain Suite, Executive Floor and Deluxe rooms with private balconies overlooking the mountainous countryside. Under the new development project, there are another 17 luxury rooms under construction.

“This is a part of our expansion scheme. We will be adding two suites and 15 rooms. This will be ready by the end of this year” said Roshan Fernando, the General Manager of the hotel. Room facilities include air-conditioning, attached bath/shower with hot and cold water, Cable TV , mini bar, telephone with IDD and Voice Mail, piped music.

Regency has four specialized restaurants and bars. Far Pavilion Restaurant is where exquisite culinary creations are lavished on the guests in an intimate setting and gourmet cuisine from around the world is served.

Coffee Shop operates 24 hrs. of the day serves on international a la carte menu. Mountain Bar is the main spirited bar lounge where guests can unwind and relax. Dip N’Dive, the poolside bar where the guests can grab a quick snack, deluxe ice creams and select from an array of exotic cocktails.

According to the GM, the next addition to the Hotel is a Chinese restaurant. The Karoake in the disco is the latest attraction of the hotel.“This is quite new and the fans in Kandy are highly patronizing the facility. Last year we had organised a Karoake Contest and it was a huge success, said GM Fernando. While holidaying at the Hotel, guests can visit cultural, archeological and wildlife sites.

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