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She was in Sri Lanka In 1981-1982 trekking and discovering Sri Lanka for herself while she generated interest for her wonderful songs in the album of Promises, Sade was inspired by the gorgeous places like Galle and Hikkaduwa to produce the album.
Vivien Leigh stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950s. In January 1953, Leigh travelled to Ceylon to film Elephant Walk.
Peter Finch stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1954. He visited Sri Lanka to film Elephant Walk.
Sir Ben Kingsley stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2000.
Jawaharlal Nehru stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1951.
Laurence Olivier stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1953.
Lex Barker stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950’s.
Richard Nixon stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950’s.
Scarlett Johansson stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2007.
Indira Gandhi stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Pope Saint John Paul II visited Galle Face Hotel in 1995. He visited Sri Lanka as part of an apostolic journey that also included the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
Sir Garfield Sobers stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1980s.
Steven Spielberg stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1984. He filmed Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in Sri Lanka. The movie was originally intended to be filmed in India, but Spielberg chose to shoot in Sri Lanka instead.
Harrison Ford stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1980s. He filmed “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in Sri Lanka.
Carrie Fisher stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 90s.
Lord Louis Mountbatten stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1940s.
Sting stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2004.
Kenzō Tange stayed at Galle Face Hotel in early 1970’s. He visited Sri Lanka to contribute to the architectural development of the country.
Queen Ingrid of Denmark stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1980’s. She visited Sri Lanka to strengthen diplomatic ties between Denmark and Sri Lanka.
Empress Eugenie of France stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1897.
Prince Philip stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1942. The Duke’s car, a 1935 Standard 9 is now on display at the hotel.
Alfonso XIII stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1931.
Sir Edward Heath stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1970s.
Kurt Waldheim stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Ernesto “CHE” Guevara stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1959.
David Warren Brubeck stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s. One of his most notable performances was in 1968, when he and his quartet performed in Colombo, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
Emperor Hirohito stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1921.
Gregory Peck stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1954.
Earl Clement Attlee stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1940s.
Samantha Jane Power stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2015.
Katherine stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2000.
Sir David Lean stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1957. Directed the Bridge on the river Kwai in 1957 which was filmed in Sri Lanka.
Bo Derek stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Robert stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s.
Sir Donald Bradman stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1948.
Duke stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1963.
Sir Roger Moore stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s.
Trevor stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s.
Ursula Andress stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Sir Alec Guinness stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1957.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1920.
Jean stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1960.
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1980s.
Yuri Gagarin stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1961.
William Holden stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1957.
Sir Harold Macmillan stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950s.
David Lloyd George stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1930s.
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar stayed at Galle Face Hotel on
10th February 2016.
Matt Preston visited Galle Face Hotel on 22nd May 2024.
Gary Mehigan visited Galle Face Hotel on 22nd May 2024.
Sir Alec Guinness stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1957.
Alfonso XIII stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1931.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1920.
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1980s.
Bo Derek stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Sir Ben Kingsley stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2000.
Carrie Fisher stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 90s.
David Lloyd George stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1930s.
David Warren Brubeck stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s. One of his most notable performances was in 1968, when he and his quartet performed in Colombo, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
Sir Donald Bradman stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1948.
Duke stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1963.
Sir David Lean stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1957. Directed the Bridge on the river Kwai in 1957 which was filmed in Sri Lanka.
Earl Clement Attlee stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1940s.
Sir Edward Heath stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1970s.
Empress Eugenie of France stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1897.
Ernesto “CHE” Guevara stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1959.
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Gregory Peck stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1954.
Sir Garfield Sobers stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1980s.
Gary Mehigan visited Galle Face Hotel on 22nd May 2024.
Sir Harold Macmillan stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950s.
Harrison Ford stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1980s. He filmed “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in Sri Lanka.
Emperor Hirohito stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1921.
Indira Gandhi stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Queen Ingrid of Denmark stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1980’s. She visited Sri Lanka to strengthen diplomatic ties between Denmark and Sri Lanka.
Jawaharlal Nehru stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1951.
Jean stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1960.
Pope Saint John Paul II visited Galle Face Hotel in 1995. He visited Sri Lanka as part of an apostolic journey that also included the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
Katherine stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2000.
Kenzō Tange stayed at Galle Face Hotel in early 1970’s. He visited Sri Lanka to contribute to the architectural development of the country.
Kurt Waldheim stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Laurence Olivier stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1953.
Lex Barker stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950’s.
Lord Louis Mountbatten stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1940s.
Matt Preston visited Galle Face Hotel on 22nd May 2024.
There are no featured personalities here yet! Stay tuned as we celebrate the icons, legends, and distinguished guests who have graced our halls.
There are no featured personalities here yet! Stay tuned as we celebrate the icons, legends, and distinguished guests who have graced our halls.
Peter Finch stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1954. He visited Sri Lanka to film Elephant Walk.
Prince Philip stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1942. The Duke’s car, a 1935 Standard 9 is now on display at the hotel.
There are no featured personalities here yet! Stay tuned as we celebrate the icons, legends, and distinguished guests who have graced our halls.
Richard Nixon stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950’s.
Robert stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s.
Sir Roger Moore stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s.
She was in Sri Lanka In 1981-1982 trekking and discovering Sri Lanka for herself while she generated interest for her wonderful songs in the album of Promises, Sade was inspired by the gorgeous places like Galle and Hikkaduwa to produce the album.
Samantha Jane Power stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2015.
Scarlett Johansson stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2007.
Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar stayed at Galle Face Hotel on
10th February 2016.
Steven Spielberg stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1984. He filmed Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in Sri Lanka. The movie was originally intended to be filmed in India, but Spielberg chose to shoot in Sri Lanka instead.
Sting stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 2004.
Trevor stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1960s.
Ursula Andress stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1976.
Vivien Leigh stayed at Galle Face Hotel in the 1950s. In January 1953, Leigh travelled to Ceylon to film Elephant Walk.
William Holden stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1957.
There are no featured personalities here yet! Stay tuned as we celebrate the icons, legends, and distinguished guests who have graced our halls.
Yuri Gagarin stayed at Galle Face Hotel in 1961.
There are no featured personalities here yet! Stay tuned as we celebrate the icons, legends, and distinguished guests who have graced our halls.
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