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The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel Review
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, the elegant Kingsbury Colombo Hotel offers 229 rooms with views of the pool. Nestled in the business Fort district, the 5-star luxury hotel is close to the 39 - storey towers "World Trade Center" and has a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Kingsbury offers a buffet breakfast in the restaurant. The Chinese comprises a spacious terrace, and invites guests to savour Asian cuisine. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegetarian-friendly menu. Honey Beach Club is the on-site pool bar. Next Innings is situated only a short walk from this Colombo hotel.
This business accommodation puts you in the heart of Colombo, a 10-minute drive from R Premadasa Stadium and a 5-minute ride from Colombo Harbour Harbor. Cultural sights in the area include National Museum of Colombo, which is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Visit Beira Lake, around 25 minutes by car from the hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel is within 7 km of the 5 ha ocean-side urban park "Galle Face Green".
This elegant accommodation is near a tube station and President's Office Halt bus stop is nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
The rooms at Kingsbury Colombo have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities for your convenience. They are furnished with comfortable decor. The private bathrooms have a sauna and a spa bathtub, as well as comforts such as a hair dryer and dressing gowns.
Guests also have access to an outdoor swimming pool and spa therapy for a fee. A gym facility and a year-round outdoor swimming pool are available at the Kingsbury Colombo. With squash courts, guests can stay fit at the property. A day of pampering can include body scrub, pedicure, and manicure, as well as visiting a wellness centre and a spa lounge. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room offered on site.
Impressions
Pros
- Exceptional small hotel with cafés and bars.
- Central location with Bank of Ceylon Tower only a short distance to the building.
- Nestled in a shopping area surrounded by a garden and a park.
- All rooms are nicely furnished; have a balcony and a safe.
- Some units with delightful decor.
- Delicious breakfast at the Grill.
- Gourmet restaurant is open and offers Chinese fare.
- A premium lounge bar serves refreshing drinks together with snacks.
- First-class service; amenities are good.
- Rates are good.
Cons
- A few reports of not good breakfast quality.
- Occasional complaints about a few not very friendly staff members.
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Colombo Dutch Museum 1.53 km (5020 ft)
- World Trade Center 200 m (656 ft)
- Old Parliament Building 190 m (623 ft)
- Galle Face Green 9.29 km (5.77 mi.)
- Old Town Hall 1.46 km (4790 ft)
- Cargills Department Store 400 m (1312 ft)
- Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
Restaurants nearby
- Honey Beach Club 330 m (1083 ft)
- Ministry of Crab 180 m (591 ft)
- Yue Chuen 70 m (230 ft)
- Colombo Fort Cafe 180 m (591 ft)
- Churros 20 m (66 ft)
- The Kings 50 m (164 ft)
- The Ocean, The Kingsbury 300 m (984 ft)
- Yue Chuan 20 m (66 ft)
Transportation
- President's Office Halt 280 m (919 ft)
- Pettah SLT Halt 990 m (3248 ft)
- Fort-Airport 1.06 km (3478 ft)
- Colombo central stand 1.74 km (1.08 mi.)
- Central 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)
- Bastian Mawatha 3.32 km (2.06 mi.)
- Pettah Private 3.33 km (2.07 mi.)
Facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Casino
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
- Sports trainer
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Rooms
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel FAQ
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- airport shuttle
- free wifi
- spa and wellness centre
- fitness centre
- 7 restaurants
- free parking
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- very good breakfast
Contact Information
reservations@thekingsburyhotel.com
Website
Reservation: +1-888-475-8114
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