This new hotel, opened February 15, 2005, built in the walls of the ancient Fort with centuries of history. Aman in Sanskrit means "peace" and "galla" is the name of the city of Halle, which houses the hotel. There is a legend that the Portuguese sailors first sailed to the coast of Sri Lanka, saw a rooster singing on top of a cliff. From the Latin word Gallus "cock" and Sinhalese "Gala" – "the rock" was the name of the ancient city of Galle, on the coat of arms which, incidentally, depicts the same cock on top of a cliff. More than a thousand years ago, the city of Galle was a major port and world trade centre, here often looked Chinese, Persian, and Arab merchants, and in 1299 was here and the famous Navigator Marco Polo. Still there are many monuments of Portuguese colonization, and the monastery of Kapucinov. The Dutch, who came later, was engaged in strengthening the city – built Fort with massive ramparts, the width of the walls of the Fort reaches twenty meters. In 1988 the Fort was included in the UNESCO list of historical and cultural heritage of humanity. In the old Dutch Fort hotel and Amangalla. This luxurious hotel is the perfect starting point to explore the history of the island of Sri Lanka and Galle, as well as for exploring the rich nature of this marvellous island.
Location: the hotel is located on the southwest coast of the island of Sri Lanka, in Galle, on the territory of the ancient Fort. From Colombo to the hotel is 100 km from Colombo international airport to the hotel is 130 km away.
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- 19 rooms of different categories,
- 2 restaurants, swimming pool (21\\ 10,5 m),
- Spa (sauna, steam room, massage pool, cold pool, hydrotherapy treatments, beauty salon), Barber,
- the yoga and meditation classes, library (books, magazines, CDS, Board games),
- a computer room with Internet access,
- tour the ancient Fort, the city and its surroundings.
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Bedroom (36 - 39 sq. m.): king-size bed on four columns, a spacious bathroom (two sinks, bath, shower, toilet), living area with Desk, dining table, traditional Sinhala chest "metagama". Seven rooms located on the ground floor in the wing Middle Street (Middle Streeet Wing). These rooms overlook the garden or the ancient Church (Groote Kerk). Three rooms are located separately in the garden of the hotel, huge French Windows in these rooms open onto the garden. The floor in this room made of wood of the breadfruit tree.
Chamber (55 – 67 sqm): Six rooms located in the wing of the Church Street (Church Street Wing). This room is open plan consisting of bedroom, bathroom and a separate living area. In the bathroom: large shower, bath, sink and toilet. In room: bed king-size or twin four poster, lounge chair in the style of colonial times, Desk, dining table, traditional Sinhala chest "Petaluma", the teak wood flooring. Four rooms are located in the garden wing (Garden Wing). These rooms have a balcony with garden views.
Suite (60 – 80 sqm): Six rooms are located in the wing of the Church Street (Church Street Wing), and two rooms in the wing Middle Street (Middle Streeet Wing). The rooms overlook the garden, the ramparts and the harbour. In the room: bedroom with king size bed, arched Windows, living room, bathroom, floor made of teak wood. The living room has a chaise longue, an armchair in the style of colonial times, Desk, dining table, traditional Sinhala chest "metagama". In the bathroom with a tub, two sinks, a separate toilet and shower.
The Garden House (140 sqm): two-storey mansion located in the garden of the hotel. On the ground floor: terrace and balcony with garden views, a living room (daybed, armchair, coffee table), bedroom with king-size bed, writing Desk and wardrobe, spacious bathroom (two sinks, bath, toilet, shower). On the first floor: lounge, storage room. Restored original antique furniture of the house. Include personal Butler service.
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