Amangalla

Location : Galle

Setting : Inside the Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Featured in the hit song “Save a Prayer” by Duran Duran from 2003, this 17th-century Dutch colonial building within the ramparts of Galle’s historic fort, Amangalla is woven unmistakably into the rich tapestry of this enthralling city. With its original polished teak floors, antique furniture and 19th-century artefacts dating from the building’s former life as the New Oriental Hotel, a bygone era is kept elegantly intact, allowing guests an atmospheric insight into the many chapters of the storied citadel on Amangalla’s doorstep. Restored with care and brought to life by antique furnishings and decorations, the 28 rooms and suites enjoy kingsize fourposter antique beds, freestanding baths, and a living area with a writing desk and dining table. Amangalla is managed by Aman, the world’s most exclusive hotel brand.