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Reviews of Port View City Hotel 3 stars

132,Central Road,Colombo12,Srilanka, 01200 Colombo, Sri Lanka

#72 of 114 hotels in Colombo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 479 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    7.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    1.0
    Awful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty room. Unworking refrigirator and air condition. There is water ground floor and under refrigirator. It is not a 3 star hotel it is hostel. I couldnt sleep all night. I want my money back

    Good location eqsy to arrive city center

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    5.0
    Worst experience of my life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is the worst. They don’t have parking. I asked to cancel for the booking as we came by car. But the hotel didn’t agree. Hotel said that we could park my car in front of the hotel and its safe. Nothing would happen. But by the next day morning the both side mirrors of my car was stolen. If you are coming by car, do not use this. Area is not safe.

    Rooms are clean and spacious. Bathrooms are modern and well equipped.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    1.0
    Beware - you may be paying more than the price confirmed on booking.com
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price quoted on booking.com 81.44 $ (after service charges included) Price I had to pay 87.39 $ ( or else room wouldn't be allotted)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old furniture

    Very nice customer service

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not so clean. There were bugs. The breakfast was so limited for a 3-star hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was large, bright, good AC, good wifi, strong shower pressure, hot water! Nice clean towels. Bed was big, good pillows and comfy mattress. 24h staff were nice and accommodating. We were able to store our bags while we explored the city and waited to check in. Walking distance to Galle Face, markets and food! We were only here 1 night before our flight, but would stay here again next time we are in Colombo!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    5.0
    Fine for a one night stop over
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They didn't have towels and the room could have done with being a bit cleaner.

    The location was good as I wanted to be near the train station, and it was only for a short stay - i wouldn't have wanted to stay more than one night.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I like the hotel it's close to Pettah market and easy to get vehicles. The guys as the hotel is friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff. Not replaying for messages. We arrived at 2:30am and they were not picking up the phone

    Reception 24/7, clean place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar and restaurant were closed

    Nice rooms and friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    5.0
    Ok if only to stay 1-2 nights as ‘transfer’ hotel. Too noisy otherwise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very, very noisy from the Central Road, which is the main throroughfaire for this part of the city. Tuck tucks can be heard late into the night.

    Nice staff, friendly and helpful. Good and hot showers. Clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alot of noise from the street and the corridor, which made it really hard to sleep here. The surrounding area is very chaotic and not very nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't feel like it was any 3 star hotel, very mediocre hotel and facilities. Even the location was very crowded. The room was very small and the AC was making some weird noise throughout.

    NA

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast should be improved

    Very well located, close to both stations.Quiet and very comfortable room. Staff very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Good experience in Colombo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything.

    Very helpful staff. Great location. Good facilities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Fair place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not very special

    They offered breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    10
    Perfect to enjoy nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are some cockroaches in the bed

    Amazing experience! It's a hidden gem in Sri Lanka and will cater for every type of need. You love nature but dont want to hike, this is the place to go. You want to hike in the Singharaja forest? Well this is the best place to stay. You just want to be with your loved one? Nothing can beat this place. The bunglow itself is an art in the middle of the forest, packed with memories from the past but also with all modern day amenities to make you comfortable. Above all, the staffs are exceptionally good and will ensure you have personalised experience all the time. They will know yoir need even before you notice. I woild like to thank Lasith for his exceptionally hospitality. I have been to many places but never found someone like him.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    Comfortable, good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room doors could use a lock from the inside.

    Excellent value for money, good location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Busy area outside hotel and noisy. Good value for location.

    Staff took the time to make sure I had all I required at check in, for a comfortable stay.Room was clean, and the breakfast was good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    3.0
    bad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    When I went to pay, they asked me if I could cancel the booking, so they could get the booking rate. They didn't have external electricy supplier. The electriciy was down - as commonly happens in Sri Lanka - and, therefore, there was no light in the whole hotel ( no elevator, all dark, no hot water). For this hotel price, they should have external supplier. The breakfast was starting very late, they didn't want me to give my breakfast ( included) at 7:30am. I had to intensively insist. My linens had stains. My room curtain was broken. I would NOT recommend this place at all.

    It is close to the train station - that's why I booked it. Hot water. Bathroom was good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked, texted them several times with our arrival time. Once there the reception was closed and there were 3 numbers to call. We did so several times with no reply We had to book another hotel in the middle of the night

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very polite and helpful. The receptionists was attentive and kind boys Thanks

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actually I made booking for a double room. When I reach there., they are saying I booked for single room. But when I see the room itis very small room like a bathroom only. Then I paid 1000Lkr more and take deluxe double room And after sometimes power was gone and came back only after 8 hours. Even though they dont have any alternative like Generator.. 2,3 times. I have to use the staircase to go to my room in 4 th floor.... It was a terrible night for me with out AC or Fan all night....

    I dont like anything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    Very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean rooms. Good breakfast spread. Bathrooms were modern and looked brand new. Friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone and the prices were very reasonable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    1.0
    We checked out after day one of four. No money back for the remaining three nights. The rooms are small, dark and depres
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Faulty elevator. The door had no sensor on it. It kept closing on the 78 year old disabled adult I was with. They fumigated the lounge room downstairs while the 78 year old disabled adult was sitting in there. Black, combusting toxic smoke. No warning for him, no regard for his health. The restaurant is not open, so you can forget about all those sumptuous delights advertised. There are a few limited eateries 5/10 minutes away along a very busy road where you have to traverse dangerous crossings. It’s certainly in a less glamorous part of town, somewhat rough around the edges in comparison to most of Colombo city. The air conditioning unit in the room barely functioned, though it did operate enough to do the impression of an industrial sized power generator. The television in the room’s volume was stuck on full. I’d be happy if the hotel was half the price and I was a backpacker on a limited budget, perhaps. They sell themselves on their tarted up bathrooms, which are just about reasonable I suppose. The photographer they hired for the pictures of the property is probably the best thing about the hotel. If you are unhappy about anything with the hotel, don’t expect them to take any notice or responsibility.

    There was nothing of notable. An extremely average property, and this is being kind.

    Stayed in November 2023

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