Title: Grand Oriental Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92709643&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Grand Oriental Hotel Travelers feel the city's energy at this Fort hotel, where the cafe serves favorite coffee drinks and the massage treatment rooms offer a cozy retreat ## Photo gallery for Grand Oriental Hotel ![Exterior - Grand Oriental Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/w1101h720x249y0-06250698.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Grand Oriental Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/07a6873a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Grand Oriental Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/b5a1e1bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Grand Oriental Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/w800h597x0y0-d0f5cb91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily continental breakfast (USD 6 per person) - Grand Oriental Hotel (Colombo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/b53920e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Grand Oriental Hotel places visitors in the heart of Fort's urban charm. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, coffee breaks in the lobby, and rejuvenating massages in treatment rooms. Two on-site restaurants and free self-parking add convenience to the experience. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 18 - Jan. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 19 - Jan. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Budget Twin Room ![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/d3e9e205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Budget Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe double Room ![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/9d88c97e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe double Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room ![Standard Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/w800h597x0y0-d6470442.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning TV Bidet Bathrobes Private bathroom Desk Daily housekeeping - 312 sq ft - Harbor view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### Budget Twin Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Air conditioning TV Bidet Bathrobes Private bathroom Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Standard Double Or Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Suite ![Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/c14f6cce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite - Sleeps 2 ## You may also like Ad ![Bar (on property)](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/10000000/9740000/9733000/9732923/w3839h2656x0y0-d5567bec_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Radisson Hotel Colombo Bambalapitiya - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 561 reviews CA $119 CA $156 total includes taxes & fees Jan 28 - Jan 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-OZO-Colombo-Sri-Lanka.h9732923.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-28&chkout=2026-1-29&rm1=a2®ionId=869&destination=Colombo&destType=MARKET&latLong=6.927079,79.861244&searchId=1f0793ef-ee19-4e7a-8628-47c90b8a432c&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8796900/8796833/9a28c058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Cinnamon Red Colombo Kollupitiya - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews CA $119 CA $163 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - Feb 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Red-Colombo.h8796833.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-2-1&chkout=2026-2-2&rm1=a2®ionId=869&destination=Colombo&destType=MARKET&latLong=6.927079,79.861244&searchId=1f0793ef-ee19-4e7a-8628-47c90b8a432c&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2281/7a3d2b40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Fort - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 541 reviews CA $126 CA $172 total includes taxes & fees Jan 30 - Jan 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lakeside-Colombo.h2281.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-30&chkout=2026-1-31&rm1=a2®ionId=869&destination=Colombo&destType=MARKET&latLong=6.927079,79.861244&searchId=1f0793ef-ee19-4e7a-8628-47c90b8a432c&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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[Visit our Colombo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo.dx869) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.93751%2C79.84508&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kfhtP1tBApiwMBKxbbZOGSejzIQ=) 2 York St, Colombo, WP, 0100 ### What's nearby - Pettah Market \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Colombo World Trade Center \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Bally's Casino \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk - Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 38 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬6 min walk - ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬9 min walk - ‪Java Lounge - ‬6 min walk - ‪Radicle Specialty Coffee - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel located in Fort Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Grand Oriental Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby - A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator Room features All 80 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like bathrobes. 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Elevator (36 inch wide door) - Front entrance ramp - Tile flooring in room - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bidet - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo Grand Oriental Hotel Hotel Colombo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grand Oriental Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Grand Oriental Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Grand Oriental Hotel? ### Where is Grand Oriental Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Grand Oriental Hotel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.4 Cleanliness ### 6.4 Amenities ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 5.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 11 2 - Terrible 7 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilary Dec 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The hotel is well-located, the rooms enormous with very old furniture! A little rundown in places but that’s why the price is low, and I hope no-one “improves” it any time soon! Do not use the tuk-tuk drivers outside the hotel, or believe anyone who tells you “today is a special day”These people are nothing to do with the hotel. Solo women travellers especially beware ##### Hilary Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peer Olav Jan 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Very old and historic place and you can get a great place for small money. The crew is really helpful and try what they can. ##### Peer Olav Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service What can I say? Not a five-star hotel, but a five-star value and historical relic. Queen Elizabeth and Chekov stayed here, so can you. Perfectly clean and adequate, centrally located. ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Collin Egerton Cuthbert Jul 4, 2024 Lovely Historical building. We had a large room but the water would not get hot or even warm for showers. Hotel just needs to have a bit of a update with new sheets and refurbished bathrooms. We still enjoyed our stay though as the location is great. ##### Collin Egerton Cuthbert Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefan Sep 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### A bit worn out, but beautiful historical building It was close to what I expected, maybe the only two surprises were how huge the rooms were and how much history is there behind this hotel. With all that, with a little more effort in maintaining it, they could make it a dream place. But on the other hand it would probably be much more expensive then, so I kind of liked it as it is. ##### Stefan Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARGARET Feb 1, 2024 Liked: Amenities This is a very old hotel and the rooms are very old too. The saving grace are the staff. They are ALL fantastic. One person in particular needs a special mention is Mr Chandika the reception manager. He was just amazingly helpful. M ##### MARGARET Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities The Grand Oriental is a wonderful building. Unfortunately it has been unsympatheticly renovated many years ago and is tired and worn which maked it difficult for staff to keep it clean. On the plus side its $1.50 $AUS tuk tuk ride any nunber of great places. It's got a great dinnig room, open all day And the staff are terrifically helpful And it was only $35 aus a night. I arrived at 1.30 am and it was a bit of a shock but after 4 nights I'd stay there again ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### RAJESH Oct 15, 2023 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The property is old and not maintained well. First room no hot water on first night. Second day water flooding due to AC break down in room. Room change on second day. Limited choice for breakfast. Daily choice of eggs toast butter jam and tea and coffee. Very difficult to order from menu for Lunch or Dinner, Buffet choice every day. ##### RAJESH Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julie Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness #### Overnight stay Ok for an overnight stay as we were moving on early next morning ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I truly enjoyed my stay here. I loved the historical significance of this hotel. I rated it exceptionally well because one must understand that the hotel is over 175 years old. Sri Lanka has to recognize the importance of preserving this historical part of town. So much potential in these golden age buildings ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8811cb65-85c7-43df-ad4d-d5c020d472be-1751097427675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c6dd7411-fd5b-4911-9d05-fb0733c29f50-1751097433885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/144cc8f2-e86e-44ee-a38e-54dd1b3d1be0-1751097446137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Claude Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Usha Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort It’s well worth for the money ##### Usha Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nirmala Chandrakanthi Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities very nice and nice good ##### Nirmala Chandrakanthi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Felix N. Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Amenities Nice property , value for money. Needs improvements to restore this Land Mark of a hotel in Sri Lanka . It is a Historical Site ##### Felix N. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nirmala Chandrakanthi Nov 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very good ##### Nirmala Chandrakanthi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nirmala Chandrakanthi Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities very good ##### Nirmala Chandrakanthi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Shinsuke Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities My room (301) was the one where Queen Elizabeth the Second stayed when she visited the colony according to the information of the hotel’s history I saw on the wall of the corridor. Awesome! ##### Shinsuke Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### NAOKI Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Too old building though the entrance look good It took around 15minutes to run hot water. ##### NAOKI Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Very old proberty but rooms are much more large. ##### MUHAMMAD RAFEEQ Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### PATEL May 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Only Reception area is renovated and looks great but the rest of the hotel is in poor condition, There was no hot water for bath, Broken windows and doors, Furniture very old, Lots of Maintenance require, looks like management have no clue of Environment, Energy loses in the buildings. ##### PATEL Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### imad Dec 27, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### don't go They should close down. the rooms haven't been renovated for at least a decade. old, dirty, not convenient. ##### imad Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jul 31, 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Developmental needs It was not an amazing experience to say that I might not stay in that hotel in my December visit most probably for two reasons: 1) Room service is not listening to requests- I asked guys to provide with just few milk sachets and I did the request to reception too. They just said ok but did not execute. 2) The bath tub is bit slippery and water was not flowing out smoothly. I told about this to room service but nobody attended for that too. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### alak Jan 22, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities staff are not trained enough, service is not adequate. ##### alak Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jill Jan 18, 2026 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was really lovely, the breakfast was good, and the lobby looks great, but that’s where the compliments end. I wasn’t expecting a luxury hotel, and I understand a full renovation would costs millions, but my room was a mess. The furniture was ripped and scuffed, the tv was broken, only two outlets worked so I had to unplug and replug stuff all the time, the teapot was dirty and missing a lid, the toilet paper holder fell off the wall…. I could go on, but instead I’ll just suggest any future guests manage their expectations. ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 4/10 Poor #### KENICHI Dec 26, 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities 設備が古いし、アメニティも無い。初日は、お湯も出なかった。 ##### KENICHI Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### yutaka Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 古いホテルです ##### yutaka Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hostels Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hostels.d4138-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Shangri-La Colombo](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Shangri-La-Colombo.h19414242.Hotel-Information) > > [Galle Face Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Germain Hotel Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Le-Germain-Hotel-Toronto.h910106.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Seoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Incheon-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aICN-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mandarina Colombo](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Mandarina-Colombo.h17399512.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Red Colombo](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Red-Colombo.h8796833.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Barrie](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Barrie-On-Bayfield.h441189.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sainte-Adele](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Adele-Hotels.d181989.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Prestige Treasure Cove Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Prince-George-Hotels-Prestige-Treasure-Cove-Hotel.h1255002.Hotel-Information) > > [Platinum One Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Platinum-One-Suites.h14687630.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Grand Colombo](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Grand-Colombo.h916269.Hotel-Information) > > [Excellence Punta Cana - Adults Only All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Excellence-Punta-Cana-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h982733.Hotel-Information) > > [Choice Inn by the Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Choice-Inn-By-The-Falls.h64563465.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Melbourne (MEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mel/toronto-to-melbourne) > > [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/cun/bellingham-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Tremblay-en-France (CDG) to Málaga (AGP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cdg/agp/paris-to-malaga) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Emek Lod (TLV)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tlv/toronto-to-tel-aviv) > > [Flights from Windsor (YQG) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqg/yhz/windsor-to-halifax) > > [Flights from Arnavutköy (IST) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ist/dxb/istanbul-to-dubai) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Edmonton International Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Edmonton-International-Airport.d6337367.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities ### Packages > [Notre Dame Basilica](https://www.expedia.ca/Notre-Dame-Basilica-Old-Montreal.d501879.Vacation-Attraction) ### General