Hilton Colombo Hotel Review

Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, the 5-star Hilton Colombo Hotel is nestled in Colombo, 5 minutes by car from the 5 ha ocean-side urban park "Galle Face Green". Located 4.4 km from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, this renowned hotel offers views of the ocean and a swimming pool.

The property serves a buffet breakfast. You are welcome to enjoy Indian specialities from the Asian restaurant and complimentary drinks from the pool bar. To cater to every palate, it features vegetarian-friendly, vegan, and gluten free menus. The onsite bar offers award-winning cocktails to please all tastes. It also welcomes guests with billiards and karaoke. The restaurant Street Meet is 5 minutes' walk away.

The accommodation lies in the business district of Colombo, within 15 minutes' drive of the 39 - storey towers "World Trade Center". The Hilton Colombo is also 3.7 km from such natural sights as the expansive Beira Lake.

Visit Beira Lake, about a 10-minute ride from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. Hilton Colombo Hotel is located within a short walking distance of Colombo Rowing Club in Colombo.

The nearest bus stop is Galadari Hotel halt, about 100 metres away.

The property welcomes guests to 332 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffee machine and a mini refrigerator. The hotel also features a microwave oven and kitchenware. Offering a hairdryer for guests' comfort, the private bathrooms are fitted with a hot tub and a sauna.

A tennis court and an outdoor pool area can be provided at a surcharge. Such entertainment events as live performances, a nightclub, and karaoke arranged at the Hilton. A fitness centre, along with fitness classes, is included at the award-winning Hilton to help guests maintain their physical well-being. The property also comprises a spa centre as well as a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities.

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Impressions

Pros

Grand old brand-new hotel with a particularly good central setting.
Located directly in the Fort district and a short way from Colombo Rowing Club.
Surrounded by a lake and a hill.
A good choice of good-sized rooms available with an ironing board and a comfy bed.
Buffet breakfast with good food.
Outdoor restaurant offers Japanese dishes.
Soft beverages served at the lounge bar.
Fantastic service and an early check-in.
Rates are good.

Cons

A few units might have very dated bathrooms.
A few staff members seemed inattentive to some vacationers.

Location

Landmarks nearby

Central Bank Currency Museum 340 m (1115 ft)
Old Kathiresan Temple 90 m (295 ft)
St. Thomas Chapel 410 m (1345 ft)
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple 2.17 km (1.35 mi.)
Beira Lake 1.24 km (4068 ft)
Ape Gama 100 m (328 ft)
King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell 190 m (623 ft)
St. Paul's Church 90 m (295 ft)

Restaurants nearby

Queens Cafe 20 m (66 ft)
Sheherazade 0 m (0 ft)
Graze Kitchen 10 m (33 ft)
Curry Leaf 240 m (787 ft)
Dinemore 20 m (66 ft)
L.a.b 0 m (0 ft)
Solis Restaurant 20 m (66 ft)
Cafe Kai 40 m (131 ft)
Mintage Restaurant and Bar 20 m (66 ft)

Transportation

Regal Cinema 140 m (459 ft)
Regal Halt 180 m (591 ft)
Galadari Hotel halt 220 m (722 ft)
Cinnamon Lakeside Halt 560 m (1837 ft)
Central 7.51 km (4.67 mi.)
Bastian Mawatha 7.97 km (4.95 mi.)
Pettah Private 7.98 km (4.96 mi.)

Facilities

Dining facilities

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Rooms

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Relax

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage
Make up services
Fitness centre
Billiard tables
Squash
Sports trainer