Galle Face Hotel amidst extensive restoration of the landmark building will open doors to a new meetings and conference centre on July 1st 2014. Situated on the first floor of Galle Face Hotel, the latest facility will add a new dimension to the Galle Face Hotel’s unique history and traditional hospitality offering that echoes across the hotel. The new center will comprise of seven conference rooms, a library and two study rooms. The hotel’s ability to accommodate one large group or several small groups simultaneously offers planners exceptional space versatility and functionality.

“I am very pleased to be able to announce that the first stage in the long awaited restoration of the Galle Face Hotel will launch on 1st July 2014. As we complete milestones on the restoration project we will bring a series of new products to the market. The first of these products is “meet…discuss...succeed”. We have re-defined a purpose built meetings, seminar, conference center and boardrooms dedicated to small to medium events focused on facilitating great outcomes. This product has been developed to meet the need for a ‘business’ focused facility. It recognizes that efficiency, comfort and support from a venue will allow participants to focus on their goals”, says Tony Fleming, Group General Manager of Galle Face Hotel.

Some of the unique services included in the “‘meet…discuss...succeed” product include an energy booster on arrival, coffee breaks at “The Café”, a contemporary private coffee shop serving quick treats and gourmet coffee, teas and drinks in an informal lounge setting – ideal for networking and recharging, gourmet lunch at one of the legendary restaurants, ergonomic high back conference chairs and uniquely designed working desks, state-of-the-art equipment including multimedia projection, built-in sound system, wireless clip-on mics, and free Wi-Fi, in room refreshments with espresso coffee machine throughout the meeting and a dedicated ‘conference concierge’ assigned to each meeting

Centrally located in the business capital of the country, Galle Face Hotel is close to the central business district and has easy access to the nightclubs, pubs, bars and restaurants for those who wish to ‘network or team build’ after a day’s meeting.

The new conference and event facility comes with the unmatched Galle Face Hotel standard of service, luxurious facilities, comprehensive administrative support and complete organizational plans courtesy of the hotel, making the planning of the event even smoother for the client.

As the country gears to become a preferred destination for MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions) and local and regional businesses plan for success the Galle Face Hotel is ready to act as the preferred partner.

The Catering and Conventions Team are already taking reservations for meetings, conferences and other corporate functions.

Specially designed menus and day/half day rates per delegate are available and bookings are recommended to be made well in advance owing to the growing interest in the new product.