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Traveler Reviews on Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Nov 15, 2008

The Galle Face Hotel, has undergone a lot of renovation, but it retained its 'Colonial Old World' appeal. The service has improved considerably, although I pleasantly noted that many of the staff remain from before the rebuild. Galle Face Hotel, is ideally situated for the business as well as the independent traveller as it is close to the commercial heart... more

Taj Airport Garden Hotel

Nov 13, 2008

Stayed at this hotel on new year's eve for one night the on my way to Bangkok since it is really close to the airport. just 10 mins and they have a complimentray drop service to the airport. The rooms are huge and very comfortable. Food could have been better..though it is the busiest time of the year..we didn't feel... more

Colombo City Hotels

Nov 11, 2008

The Hotel is good.I was so surprised by the critic about the Camlo tours.Me and my friend stayed there in last July and our tour was arranged by the Camlo tours and it was amazing.It is a tour which value for money. more

Colombo City Hotels

2 of 5 stars
Singapore
Nov 4, 2008

The hotel is ok for the value. We can feel a bit oppressed by all those military around here, but colombo is like that those days. However, if you need a tour guide, a driver oranything to go arund colombo or sri lanka: go away from the Camlo tour desk which is inside the hotel! It is a full of... more

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Nov 2, 2008

The Cinnamon hotel is a great buisness hotel which has great great rooms,great food and staff that are always willing to please.The buisness lounge is extremely comfortable with very flexible hours.The Cinnomon hotel is also great if you are travelling with your kids.The Lagoon restaurant is a great restaurant with great food and even better service.the best buisness hotel in... more

Beach Wadiya

Nov 1, 2008

I have often heard wonderful stories about Beach Vadiya, so when I finally went, my expectations were high. The atmosphere was great, but that's because I was with a nice group of friends. Everything else was sub-standard. The crab was mediocre, the fish was below average but the salad was simply terrible. The price, unfortunately, did not match the poor... more

Hotel Atlantic

Oct 30, 2008

The main plus of this hotel is its location Right in the heart of Colombo. On Galle Road, right opposite the main shopping malls Majestic City etc in Colombo It is a good budget option for those who are looking at spending a night in Colombo for shopping. Rooms are clean, no views...our window looked out at a wall of... more

Taj Airport Garden Hotel

Oct 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Reception staff were amazing. It was a typical Sri Lankan day - hot and sticky - and I was given cooling towels and a refreshing drink at check-in. A member of reception team showed me round the hotel and took me to my room which had the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. The bathroom had an extensive... more

Galle Face Hotel

4 of 5 stars
bangkok
Oct 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

You will not be disappointed with Galle Face, but you have to stay in the Regency Wing. My holiday didn't get off to a great start. i arrived on the 6th but Red Dot Tours booked for the 7th. Luckily, the hotel was very attentive and found a solution. Also, the rooms described did not exist....Deluxe Oceanic Friends...there is only... more

Grand Oriental Hotel

Oct 23, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I was also one of the travellers to be fooled by the description of the hotel in the website and snaps..The reception and lobby was the only decent part of the hotel. Old room with furniture probably 50 years old, noisy AC...Staff were ok but incapable lot at the reception. Tried to overcharge me for the 10% charge I paid... more

Galle Face Hotel

Oct 22, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Regency wing(i didnt like the old-classic wing).My room had a side sea view and was very cozy comfortable-a perfect way to break the travel exhaustion before starting a hectic trip,or then just to relax. I loved the old colonial feel and white washed facade of the hotel,as well as sitting at night for drinks/coffee at Checkerboard... more

Galle Face Hotel

4 of 5 stars
St. Louis
Oct 21, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We were a group of 5 in Colombo for 2 weeks on business. We were more than satisfied with Galle Face (specify the Regency Wing). The rooms were clean and large with high ceilings, wood floors. The place has an old fashioned colonial feel. Unlike some international hotels in Colombo, you know you are in Sri Lanka when you stay... more

Full Moon Garden Hotel

Oct 19, 2008

We stumbled on this place, trying to find something affordable near the airport in Colombo (which is not easy). This place is about 5-10 mins drive from the airport. The rooms are small and basic, but clean. The food in the restaurant was great. It had a large pool and garden area. The staff were all very good and arranged... more

Galadari Hotel

Oct 19, 2008

Stayed at this hotel with my-inlaws when we were visiting Sri Lanka...We were given two adjoining rooms. The hotel is first class..Rooms very spacious, clean, breafast buffet excellent, has all facilities expected of a five star hotel...pool, gym, spa. We used at as a stopover as we were in Colombo to do some shopping. Highly recommend it for the price.... more

Tintagel

5 of 5 stars
Perth, Australia
Oct 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Have stayed at Tntagel twice now and as frequent visitors to Colombo we have tried several of Colombos boutique hotels and have to say accommodation at Tintagel is our favourite, basic layout is tasteful and stylish rooms are spacious and comfortable, service is very good and menu is good , fairly central location within walking distance to Odels and Tuk... more

The Havelock Place Bungalow

Oct 7, 2008

Right in the city centre. A very nice old house with only a few rooms. So peacefull. Beds are also very old, but that's the only bad point. Beautiful garden, with a small swimming pool. Very nice people to take care of you. Dining here is also a very special moment. An original menu to help you really feel out... more

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

4 of 5 stars
Dubai
Oct 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Booked a 1 bedroom suite for an incredibly low price and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Excellent location , newly refurburbished and spacious rooms and excellent restaurants. Service in Sri Lanka doesnt seem a priority and although Cinnamon was not as bad as the other hotels we stayed at in Sri Lanka, there were definate areas to improve on ( 2... more

Grand Oriental Hotel

Oct 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Don't be fooled by this hotel's name - undoubtedly it was a "Grand Oriental Hotel" - but that was 100 years ago. The lobby is probably the nicest part of the hotel, it's all steep downhill from there. The hotel overall is really dilapidated. We stayed one night, actually checked out at 3am to catch an onward flight and were... more

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

4 of 5 stars
Singapore
Oct 4, 2008

Just back from a week on business in Colombo. A secretary at one of the firms we met insisted that we stay there vs. the Hilton- and she was definitely right. Very pleasant stay. Everything worked. Looked better than the lobby of the Hilton. This is a solid, 4 star business hotel. The renovated rooms are clean, fresh and light,... more

Seafood Cove

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 3, 2008

Amazing setting on the beach, pick your fish and watch it cooked for you...so fresh and soooooo tasty. Service with a smile :) more

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