Colombo hotels

Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo

48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, PO Box 90, Colombo 1
Colombo City Centre
Sri Lanka

Location
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Ceylon Continental is located in Colombos commercial sector providing easy access to government offices, banks, airline offices and shopping malls. The hotel is just 35 kms from the International Airport and within close proximity to local attractions such as the Zoo-ological Gardens, National Museum, temples and other attractions.

Rooms
The hotel has 250 rooms all with refrigerator, minibar, safe, television with satellite TV and direct dial telephone. Apart from good comfortable beds, the rooms also have air-con, en-suite bathrooms with seperate shower and bath, hairdryer, chair and work desk with internet connection.The Hotel also has separate rooms for the handicapped and the non-smokers. There is 24 hour room service available.

Restaurant
The hotel has a wide choice of restaurants offering excellent Indian Cuisine, European Food, a Pizza restaurant as well as a Cafe and a pool side bar that serves food.

General
One of the best located hotels in the city, the Ceylon Continental offers excellent business facilities, a large attractive outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, a fully equiped gymnasium, 3 tennis courts and a beauty parlour that has yoga classes and massage. There is also free parking, a large bar, a hairdressers, laundry and travel desk.

Cinnamon Grand Hotel Colombo

P.O. Box 25277 Galle Road, Colombo 3
Colombo City Centre
Sri Lanka

Location
The Colombo Plaza is located in the middle of the business district, 37 kms from Colombo International Arport and a short walk to the city centres main shopping area.

Rooms
These excellent rooms are spacious, bright and have comfortable beds. Each room has a writing desk and chair as well as satelite TV, mini bar, air-con, in-room safe and a modem for guests wanting to use laptops.

Restaurant
The hotel has a good choice of restaurants offering local and international cuisine. A good selection of fine wines is available as is 24 hour room service.

General
One of the top properties in Colombo, the hotel is surrounded by ten acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. One side of the hotel overlooks the Indian Ocean whilst the other has has views of the citys only lake. The hotel has the citys largest swimming pool, as well as a full equiped gym and health club. The hotel is connected to a shopping mall, has a business centre and conference facilties.

Galadari Hotel Colombo

64, Lotus Road, Colombo
Colombo City Centre
Sri Lanka

Location
This hotel is located in the middle of Colombo and overlooks the ocean harbour. Colombo International Airport is a 45 minutes drive from the hotel. The Central Railway Station is just one mile away.

Rooms
All rooms are spacious with en-suite toilets and bath-tub, 24 hours room service, telephone, 30 channel TV, radio, room safety box, mini-bar and hair dryer. Non smoking rooms and rooms for handicapped persons are also available. There is also a daily turn down service.

Restaurant
There is an excellent choice of restaurants offering various International Cuisines. A roof-top restaurant with views of the Indian Ocean, a lobby bar, a pastry shop and a 24-hour cafe are all available to guests.

General
A good superior first property, the hotel offers guests first class facilities in the middle of Colombo. The hotel has a well equipped gymnasium, with Sauna and steam and an open-air fresh water pool. Floodlit tennis courts, games room and a large TV screen to show all major sports events are also available.

Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo

2 York Street, Colombo-01
Colombo City Centre
Sri Lanka

Location
The hotel is located in the centre of Colombo in a quiet area opposite the passenger terminal of the harbor.

Rooms
All of the hotels 60 rooms are furnished in colonial style with air-conditioning, telephone, television and mini bar.

Restaurant
The restaurant serves local a La Carte Cuisine and has breathtaking views of the harbour.

General
This is a well located hotel with basic facilities. This hotel is a good choice for travellers who wish to enjoy a colombial hotel in the heart of the city.

Hotel Sapphire Colombo

371 Galle Road, Colombo - 06
Colombo City Centre
Sri Lanka

Centrally located, the Hotel Sapphire Colombo is placed just 45 minutes away from Colombo International Airport. The hotel has comfortable and well-furnished rooms that are equipped with standard amenities. You can dine at the on-site Restaurant that serves both International and Chinese cuisine. The lobby is an ideal place to relax and meet friends or business delegates. During leisure, you can explore the city and its surrounding attractions.

Taj Samudra Colombo

25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 03
Colombo City Centre
Sri Lanka

Location
The hotel is located on twelve acres of landscaped gardens facing the historic Galle Face Green with a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. The hotel is just 34 kms from the Airport.

Rooms
All the rooms are of good size and have mini bar, telephone, satellite TV, 24 hour room service and laundry service. Many of the rooms have sea facing balconies.

Restaurant
The hotel has four restaurants, including a Chinese speciality restaurant and a 24-hour coffe shop.

General
An excellent hotel in one of Colombos best locations. The hotel has a pool, fitness centre, beauty parlour, squash and tennis courts. It also has its own shopping arcade.

Note
The renovation of 56 rooms and 3 suites will begin on 1st Jun 2006 and end on 31st Oct 2006. The renovation of swimming pool and Garden Landscaping is under progress and will be completed on 15th Jul 2006. The international coffee shops renovation also is under progress and will end on 31st Sep 2006.