25, Galle Face Centre Road, 09411 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#46 of 108 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 389 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 September 2024
Paul
AustraliaLocation
Very nice
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Haseena
IndiaThe slow check in process at the front desk, the lifts were very inconveniently placed.
The location is good, we had a great boat ride the next morning.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Steve
United KingdomThe room was of a very high standard but the unfortunately, the bed was too firm for me and I had a poor nights sleep. Almost no shops to visit in the attached shopping area and no billiards or pool table available although a pool table is shown in the guide on the room TV.
Excellent standard of quality throughout the hotel. Service and staff are exceptional and a good range of restaurants on offer. The main lobby is very inviting and the bar area in the lobby is very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Mahua
United KingdomAll good
It was centrally located. Nice staff and good food selection.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Naim
QatarSwimming pool needs a rebrush.
The Food was tasty with good variety depiste indian dominance but overall acceptable. Rooms are very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Grace
ChinaI want to change my room .. because I book Ocean view but they gave me in 2nd floor I can't see the ocean view.. so I try to change my room.. front desk handle me very bad..
Good and yummy Breakfast.. comfort location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Emma
United KingdomThe rooms were quite small and staff were slow at sorting out our room with enough beds. Housekeeping were also terrible at replenishing - eg they’d take our old towels but not put any new ones in. No hurry when we complained about this either.
The food offering was good
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Amit
IndiaThey don't have good spa facilities.
Great breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Johann
AustraliaGreat staff, clean spacious rooms, well equipped gym, central location,
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Sandeep
Indiabreakfast area was too crowded and choice of breakfast was monotonous
rooms were very good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Damanjit
IndiaNot really child friendly. A little refurbishment would do the hotel wonders.
Excellent hospitality, locality. Taj is the king of making customers feel special.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Annonymous
AustraliaThe air extractions in the bath room..pool area is really worn out and tatty..some staff at the dining areas could not understand much English..NO Vegemite or Marmite for my toasts and I was not happy about this
Excellent location - the external areas of garden and undercover areas- ambiance of lobby area - excellent undercover valet parking arras..
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Ravi
IndiaLoud speaker Noisy beyond the window glazing from the cultural events on the beach.
Excellent spread. sri Lankan dishes were authentic. Enjoyed with family
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Kishorkumar
IndiaFood options as Indian
Staff and cleaniness and service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Alves
United Arab EmiratesEverything was good
The hotel was great and really enjoyed my stay with some good food at the Indian restaurant
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Arunava
IndiaOld property and lacks the freshness of a new hotel.
Hospitality at its best.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Mohamed
Sri LankaThe view of the hotel and the garden
It was perfect service and good food 👍🏻
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nikhil
IndiaThe decor and furnishings in the rooms is dated and could use an upgrade, some of the bathroom fittings are also in need of fixing. While the food at the restaurant was good, the layout of the buffet area is not well planned, leading to several narrow spaces where guests need to invade each others personal / physical space to cross each other. Also needs better coffee.
The hotel room as spacious -- the bathroom as well -- with a great view of Galle Face Green. The food at both dinner and breakfast was good with a wide spread of both local and other cuisine.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Debashis
SingaporeNothing in particular.
The property is located in a beautiful area facing the beach. Our room was spacious and offered a lovely view of the sea. The staff were very courteous and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Shankarraman
IndiaRoom service and cleaning where we had to ask for towels. Being a five star hotel we expected a bit more of such service.
Rooms were very comfortable. Food was delicious. Travel desk did a wonderful job and handled our tours very well. Overall a good hotel to stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Shama
IndiaHospitality, comfort of stay. Breakfast and dinner was good but less staff or inadequate attention to the table.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Samuel
IndiaNothing to mention
The location of the property has made me repeat my visit to the Hotel many times. Room facing the Ocean is too special. The sprawling landscape and the magnificent building really rejuvenates the spirit and mind.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Ish
New ZealandOur stay was spoilt by people using the fire/emergency exit to smoke and the smoke/ smell travels through the hallways into the rooms. We complained about this and the response we got was ‘sorry’. Something really should be done about this as it left a very negative feeling in us. Surely an alarm should be attached to those doors so that they can be better monitored??
The location was perfect. The rooms were fabulous (and the view - wow!). Rooms were spacious, clean and of Taj standard. The beds were very comfortable! The staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
David
United KingdomThere were a few issues which we raised with the management.
Choice of restaurants, good location Management responded well to the issues we encountered.
Stayed in February 2024
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