Colombo | Cinnamon Hotel Buffet: Money-Saving Guide đ°
1. Letâs cut to the chase: The buffet at Cinnamon Hotel in Colombo is a steal. Its quality easily outshines most 300â500 CNY buffets back homeâfresh, diverse, and packed with surprises. By the end of my trip, Iâd grown a little weary of curries, but even then, I stumbled on new flavorsâlike a creamy fish roe curry that was unexpectedly delightful, rich and briny in all the right ways. đĽâ¨đ 2. The spread isnât just about Sri Lankan dishes, either. Thereâs a solid mix of Chinese, Western, and Southeast Asian optionsâthink stir-fried noodles with crispy veggies, tender roasted chicken, and fragrant Thai green curry. Sashimi and sushi stations serve up fresh cuts of tuna and salmon, while the cold seafood bar has plump shrimp and oysters on ice. With over 20 salad varieties (from simple greens to tangy fruit mixes) and 30+ desserts (mousse, tarts, local sweets like *watalappam*), itâs impossible to leave hungryâor bored. đŁđĽđ° 3. Now, letâs talk prices. On a Tuesday afternoon, the original price is around 6,500 LKR (roughly 250 CNY). The hotelâs website doesnât list fixed ratesâsome say it fluctuates slightlyâ and weekends are pricier, though word is the spread gets even better then (more seafood, special dessert stations). Even at full price, itâs worth every centâyouâd pay double for this quality elsewhere. đ đ¸đ¤ 4. Hereâs the first hack: Join the GHA loyalty program. If youâre staying at the hotel, the front desk can scan a code to sign you up. Then, just charge the meal to your roomâreportedly, you get an instant 15% discount. I checked out first, but when I paid at the restaurant, I showed my membership card and mentioned âloyalty member discount.â Some staff might not know about it, so donât hesitate to ask them to confirm with the front desk. Stay firmâyouâre entitled to that discount! đĄď¸đłđą 5. Curious if non-guests can get the deal? It seems so. Just head to the front desk, ask to sign up for GHA membership (itâs free), and then flash your card at the restaurant. No need to book a roomâsmart, right? Itâs a small step that shaves a nice chunk off the bill. đŞđ¤đď¸ 6. For the truly ambitious: Try these âcost-recoveryâ tricks. Skip breakfast entirelyâsave your appetite. Go for a 12km run or swim 1km in the hotel pool to work up a serious hunger. Sip a black coffee to kickstart your metabolism. By the time you hit the buffet, youâll be ready to tackle both lunch and an early dinner in one go. Itâs extreme, but heyâno judgment if you go for it. đââď¸đââď¸â 7. At the end of the day, even paying full price feels like a win. The variety, quality, and sheer abundance make it a standout in Colomboâs dining scene. Whether youâre a hotel guest or just passing through, this buffet is a must-try. Trust meâyou wonât regret it. đđąđ°đ´ #ColomboFood #CinnamonHotel #BuffetHacks #SriLankaEats #HotelBuffet #TravelFoodie #ColomboTravel #SriLankaTravel