[1] Homi Billimoria designed the Tintagel Colombo in 1929 for gynecologist Dr. Lucian de Zilwa.

During World War II, Dr. de Zilwa was asked to vacate the house within seven days by the British military in order to house hundreds of soldiers.

[3] His widow, Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the first female prime minister of the world in 1960.

Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stayed at the hotel during their Sri Lankan visit in 2013.

[4] The hotel consists of 10 suites and two restaurants, the Courtyard and the Red Bar.