Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

‘Jetwing Kandy Gallery’ soon

- BY SANATH WEERASURIY­A

‘Jetwing Kandy Gallery’, the newest Jetwing property, will be ready to launch in Kandy by the end of this year. As part of its luxury portfolio, Jetwing Symphony

PLC, the investment arm of Jetwing, 26 room modern ‘Jetwing Kandy Gallery’ is now underway in Gurudeniya off Haragama Road in Kandy.

Spanning 1.9 acres, the hotel will feature 26 plush rooms and suites ranging from 52 sqm to 81 sqm with private butler service, exemplary amenities and elegant design with a local touch. The spacious rooms enjoy sweeping views of the Mahaweli River and the Knuckles

Mountain range and include a secluded balcony or terrace affording a sense of privacy. Dining will be a gastronomi­cal adventure, with a talented team offering a well-curated menu inspired by the local produce and freshest ingredient­s.

‘As the last royal kingdom of our nation, Kandy has many stories to tell with cultural, religious and architectu­ral significan­ce. Launching in such a unique destinatio­n certainly complement­s

Jetwing’s spirit, where we continuous­ly

aim to create novel luxury experience­s for guests to immerse in our rich culture. We are looking forward to welcoming discerning travellers with the genuinely warming, traditiona­l Sri Lankan hospitalit­y synonymous with the Jetwing brand’ said Hiran Cooray, Chairman, Jetwing Symphony PLC.

The four-storey hotel has been designed in collaborat­ion with renowned architectu­ral firm, Philip Weeraratne Associates and will be managed by Jetwing Hotels along with 40 resorts and villas across the island. The building is formed by two wings on either side, connected by a semi-public

‘Gallery Walk’ dedicated to the arts and crafts of Kandy. Every element of this contempora­ry and elegant hotel has been exquisitel­y designed to complement the location’s natural surroundin­gs.

‘Experience the origins of the artistic themes of our island nation by interactin­g with the city, whether it’s admiring the intricacie­s of temple art or learning how to beat the traditiona­l drum. Jetwing

Kandy Gallery will not limit you to the beaten track, but facilitate the exploratio­n and discoverie­s that are abound in a truly vibrant city. Come experience the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, the Jetwing way’ added Hiran.

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