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The Fort Printers

3.5 of 5
39 Pedlar St | Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
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Ranked #12 of 42 Galle B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013
Tom K Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Got a taxi to drop us here on the off chance after a nightmare bus journey to Galle with nowhere booked to stay. Not only was a room available, it was much more reasonably priced than I had expected from the guidebook. Genuinely delightful hotel - service was excellent, room was gorgeous and very comfortable, and the location in the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Beautiful small boutique hotel decorated with a lot of taste and managed perfectly. Warm welcome and smiling service. The meals were excellent. After a long trip for our honeymoon in this marvellous country we really enjoyed this luxury place and sfeer.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

What a wonderful time we had in Galle staying at the Fort Printers. We had a room across from the main hotel in an annexe where it was quiet and comfortable with a marvelous bathroom where we enjoyed a relaxing bath. Wojcek and Justina were the perfect hosts and all meals were delicious. we would recommend without hesitation to other... More

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UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Being a boutique hotel, I stayed with my 5 year old Son. Staff were always eager to assist. From Voitec the manager to Rohan to chef, all catered for our needs. The Fort is filled with history, and staying here gives u a similar experience of being in Rome. Ambience is truely sensational.

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Just spent 4 nights at the Fort Printers, lovely small boutique hotel with fascinating history. The Headmasters rooms was spacious and very comfortable with lovely seating area. The local Sri Lankan breakfast dish of 'hoppers' with prawn curry and coconut sambal was amazing! The managers Woijeck and Justina are doing a wonderful job, they are so welcoming, even getting up... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Very nice and clean boutique Hotel. I've liked the minimalism in decor and furniture and a lot of fresh flowers all around. All the rooms are different and very stylish. You will surely enjoy the cleanest swimming pool and the free wifi connection everywhere. The food is perfect! It was a big pleasure to get a flavored pumpkin soup and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We stayed at the Fort Printers in Galle for just one night but left wishing we had stayed longer. This was by far the most beautiful of the hotels we stayed in our trip in terms of the interior decor, quality of fittings and fixtures and general relaxation factor. We choose a deluxe room for slightly more and had a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Splendid service in a sensitively-restored building in the heart of Galle Fort. We were only able to stay one night but it was a brilliant experience. We were first given the Prefect’s Room overlooking the pool, but when the aircon broke and the maintenance team couldn’t fix it immediately we were whisked away with profuse apologies to the gorgeous, light-filled... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We arrived at Fort Printers, having driven from near Yala National Park. Hot and humid the plunge pool was most welcome to cool off in. In a shady patch at the back of the hotel it was perfect to just chill after our long drive. Luckily we were the only ones taking advantage of it which was probably a good... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We decided to spend a bit more money on our last night in Sri Lanka and boy was it worth it! The room we stayed in "Arts" was stunning. The copper shower and high ceilings sold me straight away. The hosts welcomed us and made us feel right at home. They even allowed us a late checkout due to a... More

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  • Small pool(3)
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Additional Information about The Fort Printers

Address: 39 Pedlar St | Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Galle District > Galle
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 42 B&Bs / Inns in Galle
Price range (per night): $141 - $178
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
“Guests get the convenience of hotel services and the ambiance of a villa at Fort Printers… The eighteenth-century mansion turned printing facility now houses five stylish, antiques-filled suites—four linked via a second-story walkway, common in colonial buildings of the era; the fifth, poolside. The jackwood floors, copper-lined rain showers, and extra-long lap pool are generating a buzz among design-savvy visitors.” - Conde`Nast Traveler Hot List 2006 ... more   less 
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