Galle Face Hotel Colombo (Sri Lanka) - Hotel Reviews

Address: No. 2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Region: Sri Lanka > Colombo

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #11 of 26 hotels in Colombo

Price Range: $$

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Presented proudly as Sri Lanka's iconic and historic hotel, The Galle Face Hotel is located in heart of Colombo City, along the seafront and facing the famous Galle Face Green.The hotel has two wings: the Classic Wing and the Regency Wing which has 81 well-appointed rooms, with some offering excellent views across the Indian ocean and the fascinating view of evening sunset.There are two restaurants, a gym, spa and unique saltwater swimming pool, overlooking the seafront. Guests here will be convenient as the hotel offers close access to many of the historic cultural sites and landmarks in Colombo, as well nearby shopping. The hotel is a 45-60min journey from the airport.Guests seeking a glimpse of Colombo's history will enjoy the charm of The Galle Face Hotel with its unique, unaltered setting since 1864. ... more less

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Narlotte

Melbourne

Contributor

13 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

17 helpful votes

“Tired and worn”

Reviewed June 9, 2013

We had booked into the hotel's newly renovated part, but on check in, were given a room in the older part. While the room was spacious, it was old, tired and worn, and some of the bathroom fixtures were a little rusty. However, the hotel is located in an excellent location and the historic building and its architecture is beautiful.... More

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Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit. You’re 100% correct, the classic section rooms are long overdue for improvement and have now been removed from the operation. We are pleased to advise that as of June 1st the restoration program of the Classic section of the hotel has now commenced – under... More

madhav n

Bangalore, India

19 reviews

12 hotel reviews

1 helpful vote

“Leonine charm”

Coming to a country and then opting to stay in a hotel that is the precise replica of similar establishments across the globe is a bit like passing up the appetiser.Galle Face is the authentic Sri Lankan hotel,and which reflects the huge influence that Europe has had on the elites of that country.It has the charm of a country villa... More

Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit. We really are blessed with a rare location and an iconic building. As you pointed out a great spot for a mixing with visitors and locals alike, as popular today as it has been for the past 150 years with both visitors and locals. Our... More

Kingsleyhe

15 reviews

14 hotel reviews

7 helpful votes

“Needs Upgrading All Around, While Maintaining the Old Charm”

Reviewed June 7, 2013

My wife and I stayed at the Galle Face Hotel for four nights in the middle of May. The location of the hotel is superb, almost in the heart of the city and by the beach. The Galle Face Green is at its doorstep which allows you to have a leisurely stroll once the sun goes down. Part of the... More

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Thanks for taking the time to review the Hotel after your recent visit. I’m pleased you enjoyed the breakfast and the service was friendly and helpful, however I’m sorry all wasn’t as it should have been in the rooms. You’re 100% correct, while the classic section rooms are long overdue for improvement and have now been removed from the operation... More

Traveller1882

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

4 helpful votes

“Idyllic views of the sea, attentive service and smiles”

Reviewed June 5, 2013

Colombo certainly surprised me more than I expected. Having traveled to Dhaka and Mumbai, Colombo is a well run city, less honking along the streets and the people are always smiley. ( A policewoman who was directing traffic smiled and wave when I greeted her)! Just rare to find people who have such a cheerful disposition. The Galle Face Hotel... More

Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit and uploading views from your room and the veranda. We really are blessed with a rare location – right on the doorstep of the city and the famous Galle Face Green yet with ocean frontage. While the rest of Sri lanka beckons with its famous... More

Kanika_mhs

kolkata

2 reviews

“very good hotel”

Reviewed June 3, 2013

The hotel's location is very good. The swimming pool is right next to the beach, which is the best part. It was a very relaxing experience. Breakfast was a little mundane,as they had the same spread for the 3 days that we were there. As vegetarians, we had very little options to choose from.

Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit. The sea water pool right on the ocean boundary certainly is a feature well appreciated by our guests. On your next visit we would be happy to cook a few more vegetarian dishes for you – please just let us know when you make your... More

northt21

KOVALAM INDIA

Top Contributor

88 reviews

30 hotel reviews

Reviews in 24 cities

41 helpful votes

“Delux Sea View Room”

Always enjoy staying here, great location, impecable service and great value. This time tried aDelux room. Great size but sadly lacking the comfort of a regular room. Furnishing to be blunt is uncomfortable and really badly laid out for a hotel of this calibre. Looked more like a holiday rental apparment. Bathroom is well appointed but hot water unreliable. Service... More

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northt21 has 1 more review of Galle Face Hotel Colombo

“What a treat”

Reviewed February 22, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit. As you point the deluxe and superior rooms are step up from the standard rooms and generally very well reviewed by our guests. With the restoration now underway there are a few “teething issues” – including the security issue which I’m sure we will have... More

CaroSydney

Sydney, Australia

Senior Contributor

34 reviews

19 hotel reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

20 helpful votes

“A little too faded for me”

Reviewed June 1, 2013

The old wing of this historic hotel is closed for renovation and the wing we stayed in needs some love as well. But problems don't start or stop there. Here are the negatives: Slow check in; worst curry in Sri Lanka at the Verandah restaurant; wifi in rooms (even suites) is not free; no tea bags in room; very very... More

Thanks for taking the time to review the Hotel after your recent visit. I’m sorry all wasn’t as it should have been. You’re 100% correct, while the classic section rooms are long overdue for improvement and have now been removed from the operation there is also restoration work to be undertaken in the existing section. While its of little comfort... More

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misspink1976

auckland

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Lovely old building, great views, great location.”

Reviewed May 31, 2013

We had a lovely stay at the Galle face,we stayed for 3 nights at the start of our trip around Sri Lanka. The location was perfect, in the evening there are food markets on the green and lots of other things going on. The hotel had lots of different restaurants (more up market) to eat so you never got bored.... More

Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit. We really are blessed with a rare location – right on the doorstep of the city and the famous Galle Face Green yet with ocean frontage. As you pointed out a great spot for a cold beer as the sun goes down, as popular today... More

Julie B

9 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Nice location,but room was not pleasant”

Reviewed May 30, 2013

I had a pricey room in the Classic wing. Although very clean, the room was not pleasant-old and stuffy. The first room they gave me had a cracked bath with tiny window atop the kitchen roof. Should have stayed elsewhere and lunched here. Hope they use the income to refresh this lovely structure.

Thanks for taking the time to review the Galle Face Hotel after your recent visit. You’re 100% correct , the classic section rooms are long overdue for improvement and have now been removed from the operation. We are pleased to advise that as of June 1 the restoration program of the Classic section of the hotel has now commenced –... More

Pichaiv

Thaialnd

12 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

5 helpful votes

“Nice location”

Reviewed May 29, 2013

Beautiful and nice hotel but need a lot of refurbish and cleaning. Location is excellent. Staff is not so friendly need to prove service mind. All restaurants need to refurbish and cleaning. Furniture in public area are very old. All windows are very dirty.

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