The Queen's Hotel is a grand colonial-era building dating to the 1840s, occupying a prime position on Dalada Vidiya directly opposite the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake. While it has seen better days as a working hotel, the building remains an impressive landmark and a tangible reminder of Kandy's colonial past.
What It Is
A large white colonial building with a pillared facade, originally built in the 1840s as a rest house and later converted to a hotel. It has hosted dignitaries and travellers for nearly two centuries.
Why Visit
Its prime location opposite the Temple of the Tooth makes it hard to miss, and stepping inside for a drink offers a glimpse of colonial-era Sri Lanka. It is not a must-visit, but worth a glance as you pass.
