Hotels near Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, Colombo

Good location, management needs to be systematized, guests have checked in, there is a problem with the room circuit, it took quite some time to repair

My friend and I travelled to Colombo in January from the UK. The hotel is large, modern, well appointed. Comfortable bedrooms, ample choice at breakfast (which can get busy). Our room had a Lakeside view, pretty enough, but it also overlooked the poolside bar/club which had loud music playing till the very early hours, rendering sleep a challenge. I would recommend checking this, before you book, or stay on the other side of the hotel. However, what soured our stay was that the day after we checked in at the hotel, we were victims of a scam. As we left the hotel to walk to the local temple in the morning (still jet lagged), a man claiming to be a hotel employee started a conversation with us. He claimed his name was Sangha Perera. He appeared to be helpful, giving us directions. As it was raining, he advised us that taking a tuk tuk around the main tourist attractions would be easier and cheaper. As he was connected to the hotel, we trusted him. He 'found' us a tuktuk, and even joined us acting as an unnoficial guide. Eventually he ended up taking us to an 'officially credited' government approved jewellery shop, which had 50% off,  he even told us a percentage of profits would be donated to tsunami orphans. We were pressurised by the shop management (all men) into purchasing items.  After that the tuktuk driver told us the ride for 2.5 hours would cost equivalent of £100 in rupees, and things got very heated until we paid up. We reported the matter to the Jeevani Perera, Lobby Manager at Colombo Cinnamon Lakeside hotel. She told us the man did not work at the hotel, and an identical incident had happened previously. We also spoke to the hotel security officer, who said he would check hotel security videos. Later we even sent them photos of the man claiming to be an hotel employee and the tuktuk driver. We were disappointed to receive no response from them. BE WARNED if you stay at this hotel. Scammers are working around there, and the hotel seemingly turns a blind eye, without advising guests checking in! (SEE PHOTOS OF SCAMMERS ATTACHED). Am sure the same thing goes on outside other hotels too... We eventually went to the local police, who were helpful, and they went with us to get our money back from the jewellery shop (Lanka Sapphire Lapidary PVT Ltd., no 83 Dharmaphala Mawatha, Colombo 07), but it was not easy to do so. A salutary lesson.

The room's condition did not meet the expected standards. The walls were in poor condition, and the shower door did not close properly, requiring me to hold it shut while showering. Additionally, the duvet cover was torn. As a five-star establishment, we anticipate a higher level of quality and were disappointed with the current state of the room.

Very beautiful hotel, especially the night view. It is a rare experience to watch the sunset from the sky bridge on the 29th floor. The breakfast is rich, mainly Indian style but there are many types, you can always choose the right one. The breakfast room faces the sea and it is very romantic. In addition, the waiter's attitude is really good, responsive, and treats guests as gods. But I still have to complain a little. I booked a room for 3 people and specified 2 beds, but the 2 beds they can provide are split from a 1.8m big bed. How can I sleep well? A room like this for 3 people should have at least one bed that is not less than 1.2m.

I have booked this hotel on Ctrip many times. Safety! The hotel is very grand and the service is first-rate! The breakfast has a variety of varieties, especially the fresh fruits are many and sweet, and the coconut juice is great 👍

Booked a twin room. At checkin was told no twin bed rooms available. Instead gave a king room (premium) with an extra bed which was put inside the room. Room was good but the bed was not comfortable and bit small- which was a downside. Would gave been a great stay if the stay went according to the booking made or some other arrangement was made to accommodate this lack of availability. Room was clean with good amenities.

This is the worst Shangri-La I have ever stayed in. The various room types are confusing. It is very unfriendly to guests who want to extend their stay. You cannot check in directly at the front desk. You must book online. Even if you book the same room type and price online, you will be forced to cancel and pay the cancellation fee before you can check in.

Tried to book a night, the location in the city is good, very close to Ministry of Crab 4, the hotel front desk was very welcoming, upgraded the room, the room was very clean, but the soundproofing between the rooms was poor, a lady next door (not Chinese) kept talking on the phone until 12:30 in the middle of the night.

I took my parents to Sri Lanka for a trip and chose a hotel with Chinese characteristics in Colombo. The surrounding environment is convenient, the rooms are clean and sanitary, and the price is very reasonable. The boss is also Chinese, so there is no communication barrier. What's more surprising is that you can taste Chinese home-cooked meals in the hotel! It was a very satisfying experience. Next time I come to Colombo, I will choose [Chinese Home] and will also recommend it to other relatives and friends who come here.

Super nice hotel, I’ve stayed here for three times now. Excellent location, clean and modern rooms, helpful staff. There are also plenty of local restaurants to eat just a few seconds walk away- including the famous Ministry of Crab, which was voted as one of the Top 50 Restaurants in Asia. 👍