The Grand Hotel   A British Governor's mansion Comes to life in Little England The Grand Hotel in the hill station Nuwara Eliya has a heritage going back over a 100 years.  The former residence of Sir Edward Barnes, Governor of Sri Lanka from 1830 to 1850, the Grand Hotel is an excellent example of an Elizabethan mansion.  It retains the stateliness and grandeur of a colonial mansion and rightfully claims its place as one of the best hill country hotels in Asia. Like a misplaced bit of Europe set in the centre of a tropical island, and at an elevation of 1,884 metres above sea level, the hill country resort town of Nuwara Eliya nestles in a cradle formed by 3 mountains.  Known as Little England is is situated 170 kms east of Colombo in the Central Province.  Carpets of tea cover the hills and majestic waterfalls tumble down from their source high in the mist-shrouded mountains.  The Hotel There are 156 elegantly furnished rooms including 3 presidential suites and 3 deluxe suites overlooking the beautifully designed gardens.  The main restaurant also overlooks the gardens and offers a wide choice in both Western and Eastern cuisine.  There is also a coffee shop on the ground floor offering light meals and snacks, a popular public bar and the super club with its panoramic bar and lounge and elegantly furnished dining area serving a la carte meals in an intimate and romantic atmospheres.  Established in 1889, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course situated right next to the Grand Hotel, is one of the most picturesque 18-hole golf courses in Asia.  At an elevation of 1859 metres, the course is challenging with narrow fairways that require straight driving.   For further information & bookings please contact  http://www.tangerinehotels.com/thegrandhotel/index.htm or The Signature Collection Tel: 00973 17224917 / 00973 17225463     Fax: 00973 17210175 Email: Signaturecollection@bahraintravel.com.bh