In the same way as other different parts of life in the capital, the accommodation scene in Colombo is a wakening from a long sleep. New top end hotels are being refurbished and more old ones repaired. New budget guesthouses are also opening. In the midst of this new places , some more budget properties keep on limping along on past years. Fort and Galle Rd specifically have shabby properties that are minimal changed or enhanced in decades. As traveler numbers in Sri Lanka take off, its worth booking ahead particularly for that first night in Colombo so you don’t wind up at a substandard alternative. Negombo also is a short drive from Bandaranaike International Airport and has a full scope of sleeping options, numerous on the shoreline.
Grand Oriental HOTEL – Opposite the harbor, this was Colombo’s finest inn 100 years prior, a spot to see and be seen. In spite of the fact that its generally won’t the case, there’s a sure unattractive appeal here. Most rooms have been stripped of unique features and given an enigmatically low-end Mediterranean theme. There is a superb harbor scenery from the fourth floor restaurant and porch.
Park Street Hotel BOUTIQUE HOTEL – The kind of spot you may have lived if you owned a plantation. This lodging is in a lovely colonnaded 250-year-old house. The rooms and two suites are expansive and open onto breezy arcades and gardens and the pool. Artwork and Antiques set off the moderate advanced furniture. The hotel is near to the focal point of excellent shopping.
Cinnamon Grand HOTEL – Colombo’s best huge hotel located in the central beside Galle Rd It buzzes with vitality as there dependably is by all accounts an tip top wedding on while some prominent politician walks the huge, airy lobby. The rooms are huge , you can request a high floor to enjoy views. Administration is great. There’s a Gym , a huge outdoor swimming pool, a top level restaurants and a lobby candy store. It’s attached to the Crescat Boulevard Plaza shopping center.
Hotel Renuka & Renuka City HOTEL -An incredible midrange hotel, the Renuka is devided into two different structures. Its 81 rooms are decently kept up and have safes, coolers and 24-hour room administration. Ornamentation is basic to some degree . The staff are great, as is the Palmyrah restaurant, known for its Jaffna dishes.
Galle Face HOTEL – The grande gal of Colombo faces Galle Face Green to the north and the ocean to the west. The clearing stairways, high roofs and trademark checked-tile floors look much as they did when the inn opened in 1864. Sunset beverages are prominent with visitors to Colombo. Anyhow the Galle Face additionally demonstrates its a long time from numerous ways.
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ITC Ratnadipa
Opened in April 2024, this luxury hotel features 352 elegantly designed rooms and suites with stunning views of the Indian Ocean and Beira Lake.
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
Launched in December 2023, this 320-room hotel combines Colombo’s cultural richness with modern amenities, offering five dining venues and the Shine Spa.
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
Opened in February 2024, this 4-star hotel offers 129 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and is located just 200 meters from Kollupitiya Beach.
NH Collection Colombo
Rebranded in June 2024 from the former Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, this 5-star hotel offers 219 rooms and three restaurants, delivering a perfect blend of luxury and comfort.
