06 The Kingsbury
Kingsbury is one of the remarkable five-star accommodations in the city. It gives an absolute view of the Indian Ocean and almost all its rooms have balconies that open to let in the cool sea breeze in.
Highlights: During 2015, this hotel was named as the “Best Luxury Business Hotel”. Within a short span of time, Kingsbury has managed to build a loyal customer base, thanks to its excellent service and hospitality.
Location: Heart of Colombo city.
Price: Approximately LKR24000.
Activities & Amenities: Free Wi-Fi connectivity, swimming pool, gyms, kids play zone, baby sitters, sky lounges to view sunsets in their full glory, fitness centres and other recreational amenities.
Distance from main city: 2km away from the famous Galle Face Green and Beira Lake.
Food: Resort employs international chefs who cook authentic global dishes fresh throughout the day here.
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07 Cinnamon RED Colombo
Yet another hotel that overlooks the majestic Indian Ocean, the Cinnamon RED is one of the first choices of booking for beach lovers, as the tariff rates are very affordable here.
Highlights: The resort was constructed with the main aim to blend luxury with economy – it has done a perfect job out of it! It is probably the only hotel in Colombo which looks and offers services like that of a 5-star accommodation but charges tariffs on par with budget accommodations.
Location: Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo.
Price: Around LKR14000.
Activities & Amenities: Pool, gym, free Wi-Fi, mini fridges, coffee making machines, lobby lounge, rooftop bar etc.
Distance from main city: 12-minute walk from the famous Viharamahadevi Park and around 2km from the famous Beira Lake.
Food: Cocktails and tapas, Continental and other international cuisines are offered here along with excellent wine and beer choices.
08 Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo
Mount Lavinia Hotel was once a palace in 1806. Today, much of the colonial style of the place is kept intact, thanks to the excellent management of the hotel authorities.
Highlights: One of the best 5-star heritage hotels in Colombo.
Location: Dehiwala, Colombo.
Price: Approximately LKR28000.
Activities & Amenities: This is a five star luxury beach resort. Hence, the services, food, beverages, recreational facilities, rooms, interiors and overall ambience are absolutely top-class. When you are done with touring around the place, you can get mental and physical rejuvenation from the resort’s spa and beauty parlour. Alternatively, you could also chill around in the resort’s pool.
This resort offers unlimited entertainment for guests of all age groups.
Distance from main city: 4 minute-walk from railway station of Mount Lavinia and 4km from the National Zoological Gardens.
Food: Seafood is the speciality of this resort as all the 3 restaurants here churn up lip-smacking local and international cuisine styles.
09 Galle Face Hotel Colombo
Galle Face Hotel is one of the most iconic hotels in Colombo. Facing the sea, this hotel upholds the historic heritage of Colombo in a grand way.
Highlights: The hotel was constructed in 1864 and has been offering great value for money for guests ever since.
Location: Centre of Colombo City.
Price: approximately LKR 25000 per night.
Activities & Amenties: The hotel houses a spa, fitness centre, library and museum which take tourists through the timeless treasures of the place. There is an exclusive Expeditions team here, which helps guests to travel around some of the local tourists sites nearby.
Distance from main city: 2km from the famous Gangaramaya Buddha Temple. Food: Various dining joints like Verandah, Pool bar, Traveller’s Bar, Sea Spray, Chequerboard and The 1864 provide authentic Sri Lankan sea food delicacies and other international cuisines all through the week.
10 Cinnamon Lakeside
Providing a scenic view of the remarkable Beira Lake, the Cinnamon Lakeside is a high profile resort with some brilliant interiors and world-class customer services.
Highlights: During specific seasons, lots of affluent people choose this venue for family weddings. Apart from this, the place is also the venue for high level business meetings and conferences.
Location: Main city.
Price: Around LKR21200.
Activities & Amenities: You can access the fitness centres, spas and lounges at this hotel at any time during the day. There are attendants all over the place waiting to serve you. The resort’s pool bar is a major attraction for the local and foreign guests coming here in large numbers all through the year.
Distance from main city: 2km from Galle Face Green.
Food: The restaurants and cafes here serve food and snacks from different parts of the world to cater to their international guests.
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