The furniture in the rooms needs some refurbishment, most rooms could use a paint job.

This is a really stylish hotel with an interesting and beautiful architecture and a retro vibe. The hotel is located in downtown, a 5 - 10 minute walk to many local restaurants and local mini markets and the Lotus Tower. Our room was spacious, luminous and very clean with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is basic, but modern and functional, with hot running water at all times. The staff are very polite, problem – solving oriented and efficient. The food at the the hotel’s restaurant is good and reasonably priced. The drinks are also very affordable.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Clean comfortable room. Very close to train station. Nice staff.

Stayed in February 2025

The hotel has a very nice yard and good staff. Everything depends on a room, we changed for a good one near the yard and everything was okay there. The manager was kind and very helpful, thank you!

Stayed in March 2025

Restaurant. The staff was very nice but there was a poor choice of dishes especially for solo travellers

It is one of those places that even if not perfect in everything, you would go back. The rooms are nice and clean. Kettle with coffee and tea available in the rooms. Aircon and mosquito coil. The hotel has a very nice style. Best thing? Staff, especially Mr Stanley. He made sure I took the right bus, provided useful info and changed my room when I asked.

Stayed in February 2025

Cleanliness could be a bit better The property is a bit old

Awesome location, friendly staff, the Air conditioning in the room is really good - allowed me to checkout late

Stayed in February 2025

The proximity to the train station was great The room was comfortable and the air conditioning was very much appreciated

Stayed in February 2025

It is a charming low budget place, so it didn't bother me that much that it looked worn-out, but would recommend some furniture cleaning. The water pressure in the bathroom was low, but it worked out.

The stuff was very kind and attentive. The facility itself not in the best state, but our room was clean. Good and filling breakfast, the location was convenient for getting around.

Stayed in February 2025

Not the best area, but once you're parked and inside, you don't feel it. And the pricing matches the area, so I felt it was good value

Shalimar Hotel is an old school, charming place which ended up being one of our favorite stops in Sri Lanka. It had all the facilities we wanted - aircon, flat screen TV, hot shower, comfy bed, kettle, parking, a restaurant onsite. It's also quite central, close to most of the city's sites, like Pettah Market, Lotus Tower... the staff were friendly. It's not perfect, but you can see they are working on making it even better.

Stayed in January 2025

Room was not good

If you need to catch a flight. You are good to go.

Stayed in January 2025

The staff was super helpful and did everything they could to make my stay comfortable

Stayed in January 2025

A/C a bit noisy

Location, very close to train station Maradana. They have restaurant, good food.

Stayed in January 2025

The location but that’s not the hotels fault!

Stanley! Such a kind, friendly and helpful host!

Stayed in January 2025

Good place for short stay in Colombo. Staff was very lovely and helpful.

Stayed in December 2024

Quite basic facilities, slightly dated

Manager and team were lovely and helpful, large room, aircon worked well and fridge also. Everything clean. Location great for the train station but quite noisy (but didn’t bother us)

Stayed in January 2025

A/C didn't really work. Limited plug sockets for recharging. Had to ask for extra bedding.

Nice welcome from staff; good room siz, and decent location to stations and various sights, Also good sized bed and comfortable

Stayed in January 2025

A hotel suitable for a short stay of 1–2 nights.

Stayed in December 2024

The A/C was a bit noisy, but it cooled the room enough so we didn't have turned it on whole night.

Big room with enough space, comfortable bed. The room also contains TV and small fridge and kettle, which becomes handy. The stuff was also super nice and helpful. Great location, no noise from the street.

Stayed in January 2025

Clean, spacious room. Average WiFi. In the middle of the town. All you need...

Stayed in December 2024

No as such, we stayed a night only

Location and Room with cleanliness . The staff is very helpful and polite, especially thanks to Prashath, he solved the noise issue with the ceiling fan.

Stayed in November 2024

Lack of power points for charging

Thank you to all of the staff at Shalimar, especially Prashath who was always happy cheerful and willing to help. Definitely made us feel welcome

Stayed in November 2024

Need renovation

Budget friendly

Stayed in October 2024

The staff special the manager Prashant are very good and kind heart person.very helpful.good location as well.

Stayed in October 2024

In general I am very happy with my stay. It was very good value for money. I could perhaps mention the fact that some of the areas may require a little bit of renovation.

Mr. Prashath was very helpful. He provided comfort and good advice at all times. The room was very spacious and absolutely pristine. In fact, all areas of the hotel were indeed clean to the highest standard. I would recommend it to families and I would stay without hesitation. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful.

Stayed in October 2024

good room' good service specially Mr Chandra has given good service taking care of all my needs Big room and location good near to colombmbo fort railway station

good room' good service specially Mr Chandra has given good service taking care of all my needs Big room and location good near to colombmbo fort railway station

Stayed in October 2024