“This carefully considered transformation of an abandoned historic residential compound into a stylish luxury boutique hotel has evocatively captured the spirit of place of the colonial World Heritage fortified town of Galle. The restoration has been carried out with sensitivity to the historic fabric and the surrounding urban context, retaining the buildings modest scale and street façade...the elegant interior design and modern additions have added new layers of meaning.". The Jury Panel of the
2007 UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards