The Grand Kandyan, KandyThe Grand Kandyan in Kandy, Sri Lanka has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 11 hotels we score in Kandy. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.3.The Grand Kandyan is a five-star hotel situated in central Kandy, near the Temple of the Tooth and Trinity College. The property contains more than 100 large rooms and includes facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop sky lounge, and a spa with a hot tub. Guests can access a gym, massage services, and an on-site restaurant. The hotel is suitable for travellers wanting to be close to local sightseeing spots. While the rooms are spacious, the building shows signs of age. The hotel provides secure parking and Wi-Fi for all guests.What stands out

Large spacious rooms

Rooftop pool and sky lounge

Close to local attractions

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Dated property

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