At the heart of Galle Fort, lies Amangalla, a beautiful reincarnation of the New Oriental Hotel (or NOH as it is affectionately known). I had the privilege to photograph this historic hotel which operated as the NOH for 140 years before its acquisition by Amanresorts.
Amanresorts had done a fine job with the restoration. Nesta, the previous owner would surely approve. The original teak wood floors and antique furniture – planter’s chairs and pettagama chests are left intact. One can relive the glorious yesteryear and even feel the presence of colonial ghosts. Rumour has it that Room 25 (the room has since been renumbered after the renovation) is haunted. Fact or fiction, one thing’s for sure, Amangalla is a classy hotel deserving of the many accolades it has received and definitely worth the splurge.
Amanresorts had done a fine job with the restoration. Nesta, the previous owner would surely approve. The original teak wood floors and antique furniture – planter’s chairs and pettagama chests are left intact. One can relive the glorious yesteryear and even feel the presence of colonial ghosts. Rumour has it that Room 25 (the room has since been renumbered after the renovation) is haunted. Fact or fiction, one thing’s for sure, Amangalla is a classy hotel deserving of the many accolades it has received and definitely worth the splurge.
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