As the countdown to a brand new year gets underway, the Cinnamon Grand unfolds an array of enticing options to mark this special occasion. Be it a light drink with friends or a heavy night of partying, an intimate meal for two or a feast for the whole family, a celebration under the stars or under the twinkling Chandeliers of the grand ballroom, there is no better way to end the year.

The Dinner Dance at the hotel’s Oak Room epitomized the glitz and glamour of a five star New Year’s Eve, boasting an awe inspiring set up with lavish spreads of food and beverages. Dance the night a way to Sohan and the X-periments and HEAT, and dawn 2014 in a truly grand way. Tickets are priced at Rs. 25,000/-.

The hotel’s restaurants will serve up outstanding cuisines, for you to savour with friends and family. The Taprobane will wow you with a gala buffet that will leave you spoilt for choice. Priced at Rs. 6,000/- (adults) and Rs.3, 500 (kids below 12 years), the 1st sitting is on from 7.00p.m to 9.00p.m. The 2nd sitting, from 9.30pm has adult tickets priced at Rs. 7,000/-

If you prefer to end the year with the finest of fine dining boasting exquisite culinary creations, then London Grill’s eight course gourmet set menu, for Rs. 12,000/- (7.00pm to 12 midnight) is just the thing for you.  There is no better way to treat yourself and someone very special to a memorable end to the year gone by.

If a more relaxed atmosphere is your thing, then try out the traditional British buffet, for Rs. 5,000/- at the Cheers Pub, from 7.00pm till midnight.  The typical British style pub offers for the perfect setting to enjoy your brews while boogieing to the night way to the choice tunes spun by the DJ.  

The Italian buffet at Echo for Rs. 6,500/-  offers the most authentic of Italian food for those who enjoy their penne, pasta, pizza and all food Italian! With the stellar beverage list and in-house DJ, here’s your chance to party the Italian way.

For families that like their spices, then the South Indian buffet at Chutney for Rs. 4,500/- (adults) and Rs. 2,500/- (kids below 12) is a good way to celebrate. With a vast selection of authentic South Indian dishes, this option adds a little zest to the end of the year.  

Colombo’s premier seafood restaurant Lagoon will serve the seafood infinity buffet, laying out an extravagant spread of the best and freshest of seafood, ideal for a night out with that special someone or a fun family celebration. Starting at 7.00pm, the buffet is priced at Rs. 7,500/-

If you prefer a peaceful al-fresco dining experience with appetizing food, then the six course fusion menu offered by TAO maybe just what you are looking for. Priced at Rs. 5,500/-, dinner will be served from 7.00pm till midnight.

The revelry continues throughout the Grand with the pool party kicking off at 9.00pm at the breezy poolside, under the stellular skies.  New Year’s Eve dinner ticket holders at the Taprobane, London Grill, Tao, The Lagoon and Chutneys are eligible to join the poolside fun and jam to the grooves of DJ Out Burst

Meanwhile, the Cosmic Rays will spark up the fun at the hotel’s lobby with their toe tapping tunes all night long. For a Rs. 3,500/- you will also get five hot canapés, five cold canapés and a glass of red, white, sparkling or brew.

So get out your dancing shoes and brings your appetites a long with you for a New Year’s Eve party you won’t forget in a hurry, at the Cinnamon Grand! Call or 011 2497470, 0773 136778 or 07731136778 for reservations. (All mentioned prices are nett and all inclusive)