I just stayed one night prior to a cruise but would not recommend a longer stay since the harbour area is not attractive or perhaps safe.
My room had a queen bed complete with curtains and was big enough for a couple. Bathroom showed signs of mildew.
I had booked an airport transfer but they did not show. Large breakfast buffet with lots of options.
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It is a huge old hotel complex. Furniture and fittings (feel like they) are from the seventies. Rooms are ok (safe and clean). Good views from the restaurant in the 4th floor onto the harbor. Buffet breakfast or buffet dinner OK with many choices.
It gives a feeling of Heritage hotel. Ambience of room and ground floor restaurant is really superb. Restaurant at 4th floor offered buffet, with awesome view of Colombo harbor. Nice location. View of the city from rooms were refreshing. Courteous hotel staffs.
Lovely building on the outside but unfortunately not properly maintained. Rooms and furnishings were dated, the sheets didn't smell very lovely. Location was okay, short walk to pettah area. Will not recommend
It was our hotel for the first and last nights of our trip. Located in the heart of Colombo Fort, the grand dame recalls a previous era which is its charm. In room 341, the hot water takes awhile but eventually gets there. The AC unit's condensation leaks in the corner of the room., be sure not to put anything underneath that must not get wet. The Saturday and Sunday buffets in the 4th floor restaurant were excellent with a wide variety to choose from. There is a Spa facility, also on the 4th floor but didn't see any mention of it in the room. There is a small museum ( a small room) on the 4th floor but unfortunately it is locked. You can look through the glass doors to see some old artifacts.
We stayed our first night here, easy 15 min walk from the Fort train station where also the local bus from the airport finishes. We received a nice welcome juice. The hotel looks to have had a great past but no investments for a long time. There is a cheap local restaurant nearby recommended on tripadvisor and used by many locals: Fort Pillawoos (not the cleanest but okay if you are hungry). The hotel works well as an option for the early train to Kandy the next morning due to its proximity to the train station. The area around has also seen better days. Tuktuk drivers hang around the entrance in case you don’t fancy to walk.
