CHC launches Polonnaruwa Resort Collection: Lake House and Lake Hotel

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In 1954 the Queen of England Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip chose the Old Polonnaruwa Rest House as their holiday destination. Rebranded The Lake House, this deluxe boutique hotel is surrounded by many historical sites from the second great Sinhala kingdom Polonnaruwa, and overlooks the magnificent Sea of Parakrama.

The Lake House is managed by Ceylon Hotels Corporation and was recently restored to portray the inherent characteristics of the Resort Collection, a tribute to all things traditional, with a modern feel to it. Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC) operates a collection of resort, deluxe heritage hotels and rest houses in excellent locations throughout the island. Four in the resort collection that are synonymous with nature, 12 heritage rest houses that thrives on a pursuit of happiness offer guests an excellent opportunity to explore, enjoy and discover all that Sri Lanka has to offer.

Guests can enjoy a relaxing beach holiday at The Surf Hotel, Bentota, a safari at the Safari Hotel in Tissamaharama, visit the ancient ruins of Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa while staying at The Lake Hotel, Polonnaruwa, or visit Kandy and stay in one of the deluxe heritage properties that epitomizes colonial heritage architecture with the warmth and flavour of modern Sri Lankan hospitality, Hotel Suisse or The Queens Hotel. This charming boutique hotel accommodates 14 superior and deluxe rooms and the landmark being the Queen’s Suite. The Queens Suite, so named in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s visitation in 1954. The renowned restaurant is cantilevered over the lake and has retained the famous ‘Rice and Curry Luncheon’ featuring locally caught lake fish and the freshwater lobster that have become the signature delicacies in the Polonnaruwa Resort Collection. Additionally special evening menus, bicycle tours, elephant safari and historic site tours can be catered too. In close proximity lies the second property that formulates the Polonnaruwa Resort Collection, the Lake Hotel overlooking the scenic beauty of the Parakrama Samudra (sea of Parakrama), is built on three acres of landscaped garden and idyllic settled near the Sea of Parakrama. The 40 air-conditioned deluxe rooms with all modern amenities have just completed an extensive renovation that respects both the unique location and historical significance in elegant simplicity, style and comfort and now welcomes guests back to Polonnaruwa.