Cinnamon’s city New Year’s Eve dinners, dances and decadence

What better way to ring in 2016 than with the endless list of special celebrations on offer for you at Cinnamon’s city hotels – Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lakeside and Cinnamon Red.

Dance under the stars or in a ballroom in the arms of someone special, make New Year resolutions over some bubbly and a gourmet dinner for two; get together with the best of friends and share an intimate evening of good fun – the choices are aplenty on this night of big anticipation at the Cinnamon’s city hotels.

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

One of the best things about the New Year has to do with spending quality time with your family and making new dreams together. So why not join Cinnamon Grand and the many other families in town this 31st night to enjoy in a grand dinner to please every palate and satiate every culinary desire?

Taprobane’s gala buffet will leave all diners spoilt for choice with its extensive spread of cuisine. Hosted on two sittings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., the celebratory meal is priced at Rs. 7,500 for adults and Rs. 3,000 for kids (first sitting) and at Rs. 8,500 and Rs. 3,000 for adults and kids respectively for the second sitting.

The hotel’s finest restaurant, The London Grill will serve an eight course meal on this night at Rs. 12,500; offering those with a penchant for finer things in life, a chance to enjoy an elegant evening in style.

For the lover of good seafood, the infinity buffet on offer at The Lagoon will provide the finest choice with a cornucopia of the freshest and the best on offer at Rs. 8,500 for adults and Rs. 4,000 for kids.

For a traditional British buffet, Cheers Pub is the place to be! Families can enjoy an extravagant spread while the expert team at Cheers Pub keep the kids well entertained with toys, games and videos at the Cheers Kids Club. Tickets are priced at Rs. 5,500 for adults and Rs. 1,500 for kids.

Cinnamon Grand’s al fresco Asian-fusion venue, Tao is also offering a six-course menu at Rs. 7,500, while the South Indian speciality restaurant Chutneys lay out a feast of spicy cuisine at Rs. 5,500 for adults and Rs. 3,000 for kids. For an Italian twist on New Year’s, Echo will provide an authentic feast at Rs. 7,000 for adults and Rs. 3,500 for kids. For some never-ending noodle fun, Noodles is offering an all-you-can-eat menu at Rs. 4,000 for adults and Rs. 1,500 for kids.

 A special 50% off discount on selected beverages is also part of the New Year’s offerings at Cinnamon Grand.

All patrons dining at Cinnamon Grand on New Year’s Eve can gather at the Breeze Bar for the New Year Splash – a countdown to 2016. With music by top-notch DJs, the poolside party entails fireworks, plenty of space to kick off your heels and dance the night away.

Cinnamon Grand will also host Colombo’s most stylish New Year’s Eve party at the Oak Room. The Gala Dinner Dance is priced at Rs. 25,000 per head and for every ten tickets purchased, one will be given complimentary. With music by Heat and Black, there are plenty of prizes including return air tickets to be won!

Cinnamon Lakeside

Cinnamon Lakeside’s The Dining Room’s specialty international buffet becomes one of the biggest spreads in town come New Year’s Eve, making it the best choice for the foodie who wants to try as many different flavours as they can in a single night. Enjoy this experience from around the world at Rs. 7,600 and Rs. 3,800 for adults and kids respectively in the first sitting and at Rs. 7,900 and Rs. 3,950 in the second sitting.

At Royal Thai, dining is sure to be a regal affair with the speciality specialty four-course, king-sized, Thai menu. Hosting diners in two sittings, the tickets are priced at Rs. 7,600 and Rs. 3,800 for adults and kids in the first sitting and at Rs. 7,900 and Rs. 3,950 in the second sitting.

For a gourmet oriental dinner, the Long Feng offers a four-course fine dining menu at Rs. 7,600 and Rs. 3,800 for adults and kids in the first sitting and at Rs. 7,900 and Rs. 3,950 in the second sitting.

Cinnamon Red

Cinnamon Red Colombo, the trendiest lean luxury property will go all out this New Year’s Eve with a gala spread for diners at their Flavoured restaurant. Trendy food and colourful surroundings, interspersed with city lights, dancing like fireflies all around you- there really is no better way to bid adieu to the last day of the year. Priced at Rs. 5,500, diners can also enjoy special beverage offers.

To join in the fun

To celebrate New Year’s Eve at Cinnamon’s city hotels, call Cinnamon Grand on 0773136778, Cinnamon Lakeside on 0112491884 and Cinnamon Red on 0710600948 for reservations or log on to Cinnamon’s city hotels seasonal website www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonchristmasinthecity. The website is also offering patrons a chance to win exciting prizes from the three properties every day for the month of December under their ‘31 Days of Gifts’ initiative.