This is the 101st hotel of the chain of Shangri-La Hotels world-wide. The hotel consists the fine and modern accommodation in the country, with 500 luxurious guest rooms and suites, and 41 serviced apartments.

The President cut the ribbon, unveiled the plaque and opened the hotel.

He put a note in the special guests’ book and observed the surrounding from the observation room on the 32nd floor.

Chairman of Shangri-La Asia Company Mrs. Hui Kuok presented a special souvenir to the President at this occasion.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Ministers John Amaratunga, Mangala Samaraweera, the Chief Executive Officer of Shangri-La Asia Lim Beng Chee and the Shangri La Sri Lanka Director Sajad Mawzoon were among those participated in this occasion.