Colombo’s first new international five-star property in 25 years, Movenpick Hotel Colombo, was “With open spaces, modern designs and cool features, Mövenpick Hotel Colombo is the first new five-star hotel to open in Colombo in 25 years, making it the perfect base from which to explore this capital city,” the hotel said in a statement.

The strikingly-modern 24-floor property owned by Softlogic group, which officially opens its doors to guests on 16th January.

It is Colombo’s first urban hotel and introduces a vertical experience’ like no other, with every floor, from the ground to the roof, offering a different themed concept, taking guests on a journey of discovery.

Set to become a Colombo icon, this edgy, but sophisticated property is characterized by its modern architecture. The epitome of style, the diamond-shaped exterior blends well with the organic hanging gardens, boasting some 14,310 plants. All 219 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, the Rooftop Bar boasts the best city and ocean views in town, and the property’s inventive culinary offering promises fun and theatre with a unique design edge.

The hotel company is owned by Movenpick Holding (66.7 percent) and the Kingdom Group (33.3 percent).