General Overview & Setting
De Saram House is a boutique guest house styled by one of Sri Lanka’s most revered architects. It’s located in a leafy, upscale neighborhood of the city, offering a quiet, refined retreat in the midst of Colombo’s bustle. The property is set back from the main roads, which helps preserve its calm and privacy.

Architecture & Design
The structure reflects Geoffrey Bawa’s signature aesthetic: thoughtful integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, high ceilings, large windows, and an emphasis on natural light. The design plays with scale—intimate rooms, cozy sitting areas, and common spaces with generous proportions—while using traditional materials and finishes. Polished concrete, warm woods, muted tones, and textured accents (such as handcrafted textiles or local artworks) feature throughout. There is also landscaping: gardens, trees, courtyards that bring greenery close and make the setting feel peaceful.

Accommodation & Rooms

• Rooms are few, intimate, and individually styled.
• Many rooms have features like private balconies or terraces, large windows or verandas overlooking the garden.
• Interiors blend contemporary comforts with heritage and classic details—furniture may be antique or handcrafted, décor is tasteful and restrained, with attention to comfort.
• Bathrooms are well-appointed; some rooms may feature walk-in showers or other upscale fixtures.

Guest Experience & Amenities

• Guests often comment on the sense of staying in a well-loved home rather than a standard hotel. The ambiance is warm, hospitable, and personal.
• Breakfast is typically served in a shared dining area or veranda. Meals emphasize fresh ingredients, local flavour, and relaxed presentation.
• Common areas include quiet sitting rooms, verandas or patios, garden spaces for relaxing, reading, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
• Staff service tends to be attentive and detailed, caring about small touches that enhance comfort.

Why It’s Memorable

• Because it was designed by a major architect, the building has character and aesthetic appeal beyond mere functionality.
• Offers a balance: quiet retreat in the city, yet accessible to Colombo’s cultural, dining, shopping, and art-scene attractions.
• Appeals especially to travellers who appreciate architecture, design, calm lodgings, and a more intimate kind of luxury.