Modernised “The 80 Club of Colombo” reopens bold and beautiful

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Standing magnificent, glorious and distinct the 80 Club Colombo with its old world charm and unsurpassed grandeur seamlessly blend mystically with the cosmopolitan surroundings with ease. Yet, it preserves its dignified and serene façade amidst the fast-paced city life of Colombo.

The 80 Club and its ubiquitous presence fore-tells an epic story that can be traced to the British era in Ceylon. This unparalleled, unique and iconic landmark in the heart of Colombo that towers and mingles with the more contemporary architecture of today stands tall preserving its originality and sheer class.

Recognised as one Colombo’s oldest clubs, The 80 Club Colombo remains up-to-date as an awe-inspiring design of architectural elegance and superiority. With the aspiration of restoring its pristine glory, under the aegis of the Ministry of Urban Development, Waste Development and Community Cleanliness and the Urban Development Authority as State stakeholders in partnership with Waters Edge Ltd. stepped up to do justice to this architectural marvel, deeply embedded in history of the island.

Partnering this noteworthy and strategic business alliance is the hospitality giant, Waters Edge Ltd. with its commitment to International hospitality standards of par excellence. The newly re-launched 80 Club promises over and beyond experience to its discerning clientele through its revamped facilities and state-of-the-art additions including new restaurants, snooker room, meeting rooms, private cinema, etc. Customers will avail themselves to an enhanced culinary and holistic experience with the additions of ISO 22000 HCAP standards to its credentials.

In keeping with the Government’s undertaking to its National Policy Framework ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour,’ The 80 Club of Colombo was unveiled amidst a distinguished gathering on 21 October. Attending the occasion were Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, State Minister of Urban Development Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Secretary Srimal Perera, Urban Development Authority Chairman Major General (Retd) Udaya Nanayakkara, Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulegethenne, The 80 Club President Rohantha De Fonseka and Waters Edge Ltd. Chairman Rohan Fernadopulle.

The restoration, revamping and relaunching of The 80 Club along with fine-tuned, intensified and up- graded facilities will undoubtedly add to the signature refinement all too known with The 80 Club. As the country reopens its borders to the rest of the world with anticipation, enthusiasm and optimism to turnaround the economy for the benefit of all citizens The newly-refurbished 80 Club has on offer to both old world charm embedded in a long bygone past and the sleek, comfort, and decadent lifestyle of the present corporate world.

The herculean task of construction and restoration of The 80 Club was coordinated and executed meticulously by the Sri Lanka Navy The Waters Edge management wows to surpass customer experience to a whole new level that epitomises a superior standard of service. The 80 Club of Colombo is here to stay with its loyal partners to take you overboard with a promise of excellence, comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.