37 Mudalige Mawatha Road, Fort, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka
#32 of 114 hotels in Colombo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1811 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 December 2023
Mohamed
JordanNot really related to the hotel but most the weather humide and heavy and the crowded Colombo city
The hotel was acceptable regarding the price and the location (downtown Colombo) near the business area.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Ingrid
NetherlandsAlmost no hot water from the shower, staff arriving in the rooms with guest through the middle of the night and not really mindful about other people sleeping
Very nice beds, good lounge area, friendly and helpful staf
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Ilango
SwitzerlandWater pressure in the shower could have been better
Located close to the beach. Train station and other places in the town. Clean and simple place to stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Cosme
SpainBathrooms a bit old but not too bad and no curtains for the beds.
Clean, modern, confortable beds, helpful staff and chilled vibe + AC
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Justin
MalaysiaLow water pressure and almost no hot water. Rooms are not very soundproof.
The beds were very clean and comfortable. The room was spacious. AC worked well. Excellent customer service. Very helpful with people new to the city.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Yahoe
CanadaIt would be great that each bed in the dormitory room has curtain, so keep privacy.
All staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Walter
United KingdomNot much.
Amazingly friendly staff. A nice little kitchenette on ground floor to make tea or coffee. And very close - about 10 min walk - to the Forte Train Station. Wi-Fi was goo and room - mine a double - was a good size and very clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Emma
SwedenThere was no soap/shampoo in the showers
Great place to stay in Colombo, the staff is super nice and helpful, the beds are clean with electrical plugs and lamps, bathrooms are spacious and clean. Location is good, close to everything.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Islam
BangladeshThe Front desk attendant may be trained in a better way.
There was no breakfast arrangement. We had to go to a Resturent next street.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Seelam
IndiaAllo good no complaints at all...
The heart of the city, looks premium and has great service from the staff valve for money 💰 time well spent with fellow travellers..
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Sarah
United KingdomThe bathrooms probably need to be checked more than once a day with the high volume of people.
The staff were exceptionally polite and friendly. The lobby area, with all of its couches is a comfortable place to hang out. It is well located, most sights within walking distance and good value for money. For the most part, clean and well maintained.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Jonathan
Hong KongFriendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Robert
SingaporeIt was just a basic room - kinda pricey for Sri Lanka but perhaps the norm for a convenient location in Colombo
Great location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Lenka
Czech RepublicWe spent one night here, the room was clean and comfortable. I recommend this hotel, it is close to the train station and many of the most popular areas in Colombo that you can reach by foot or by tuk-tuk.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Eleanata
GreeceThe shared toilets could have been more cleaned.
It was perfect for one night in Colombo. The stuff was very friendly and they offered free coffee and tea.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Diana
RomaniaUnfortunately, the room felt a little bit tight as the "balcony" was not really a balcony and the windows wouldn't open. There was mold in the room as well as in the showers and bathroom. As a consequence, there was a damp smell everywhere. We are aware this is common in Sri Lanka, however we've had other accommodations during our trip that did not have mold.
Great location, very close to Colombo Fort railway station which is why we chose this accommodation in the first place. Close to restaurants and other shops as well. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Tea and coffee available. Nice common area/lounge.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Jesper
FinlandGood location, very clean and comfy beds :)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Radka
Spain-
Friendly and helpful staff, great location if you are planning to take the train from the nearby station, comfortable beds
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Natalia
SpainThere was a strong noise of a building under construction right next door during the whole night. I could barely sleep.
The hostel is in a great location and the facilities are good.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Alexey
RussiaNothing
Nice place to stay here for a couple days or more. Very clean and calm place with a good staff. The service guys were really helpful. I left my earpods and they called me a few minutes after I left the hotel and returned them. There is a grocery shop nearby and many restaurants not so far as well. It was easy to get to any interesting place from here. The apartment was also clean with a small fridge with a few bottles of water. If you need a hairdryer just ask at the reception desk and they will give it
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Eve
United KingdomNo locks on door.
Very comfy beds.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Adam
SwedenCan't find anything to complain for. You get what you pay for 👍
I really liked the location. Close to the most.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Susan
CanadaNothing
Location was great. Restaurants, banks, rail and bus stations close by. Helpful and friendly staff. Tea and coffee with milk were available all day as well as a fridge, microwave and kettle. Water could be boiled so no need to buy plastic water bottles- travel with a thermos.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Luka
SloveniaNo hair dryer in the room, and the rooms are average no balcony or fridge, the bathroom is good though. I would go to the same hotel if I would come back to SriLanka
We stayed at C1 on our last day before going back home and it was perfect for us, the location is 10 minutes from the railway and to Pettah market. They arranged shuttle to airport for us, because we had to an early flight and couldn't catch the express buses.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Kathleen
United KingdomNone
It is the Fort area of Colombo where it is less busy. And in a few minutes walk you will find a cafe and bar as well as a supermarket. The staff are friendly and are ready to assist you if need anything.
Stayed in November 2023
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