Christmas destination in the city Cinnamon Colombo Hotels lights up for the season

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

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Cinnamon Grand Colombo

There’s nothing quite like the Christmas feeling, and as the City of Colombo adorns itself in twinkling lights, the air gets chillier and there is a tangible sense of festivity in the air, Cinnamon Colombo Hotels ushered in the most joyous time of the year. Cinnamon Colombo Hotels is “Your Christmas Destination” in the city this year, and a host of events have been planned at each of the three properties to encourage patrons to truly find their own version of the Christmas fantasy within their walls.

Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s festivities kicked off on 1 December with a tree lighting ceremony that also coincided with the Master Table with Gary Mehigan. The tree lighting ceremony also featured a performance by the juniors of the Soul Sounds Academy. The enchanting lights that overhang the entrance to Cinnamon Grand Colombo and the traditional Christmas tree were both lit up simultaneously by Cinnamon Colombo Hotels Area Vice President Kamal Munasinghe. In keeping with the theme of “a Grand Ol’ Christmas”, the hotel has much to offer this season including a goodies market at the Lobby, scrumptious dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and an exciting record attempt at the Longest Yule Log.

On the eve of 1 December, Cinnamon Red Colombo lit up for the season amidst staff, friends and guests led by General Manager Terrence Fernando. The property, known for its lean luxury concept and minimalism has adopted a similar theme for its Christmas décor with holographic stars, fairy lights and subtle tributes to old traditions taking centrestage. Flavoured, the signature restaurant at the property will also host traditional events but the highlight of the season is the Christmas-themed High Tea served at Cloud Red, one of the highest bars in the city overlooking the breathtaking views of Colombo.

2 December marked the opening of the season for Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo together with the junior choir of the Umara Singhawansa Music Academy, and a special visit from Mrs. Claus who has taken up abode at the property for the season. Although Santa does miss her presence at the North Pole, guests at the resort in the city get to enjoy a goodies market packed with secret recipes, four days of musical magic under the moonlight, Christmas festivities, and a Masquerade to end the year on the highest note.

Commenting on the seasonal activities at all three properties Kamal Munasinghe noted, “Christmas is such a special time of the year, and this season we truly see Colombo celebrating. Cinnamon Colombo Hotels as the Christmas Destination this season truly promises to take every Christmas wish you can think of and make it into reality at one of our properties. One of the key highlights for us this season is also focusing on how to truly celebrate while concentrating on the environment, and those less fortunate around us. This is why we have concentrated heavily on creating our décor by recycling material used in our daily operations. The outcome has been nothing short of breathtaking and kudos to our internal teams for all the efforts put in. 

“Further, our properties have also donated Christmas decorations from the previous years to several organisations and charities that required an uplifting spirit of Christmas this season. We truly believe that the celebrations are for everyone, and we can’t wait to make all your Christmas dreams come true at Cinnamon Colombo Hotels. I would personally like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to our hotels this season and ask that you come and celebrate with us.”