The Shalimar was the cheapest central Colombo hotel option on booking.com so we weren't sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. From a business perspective this is a good hotel while from a traveller perspective it's an excellent hotel: it is located very close to Maradana station, has a very local feel and the rooms... More

When we visited this place there was a refurbishing in progres, hence no reception but a simple desk in the hall. But no noises in the evening. Rooms overlook a big patio and it's pretty quiet at night despite the nearby streets. And the location is maybe close to the railway station and city center but the neighbourhood is not... More

We are a couple aged 50, we were at the hotel for 2 nights, the hotel is located in the city center Easy access Toktok or bus to anywhere in the city, the staff is great and welcoming. The hotel restaurant is very good. Excellent room price (ask for a room with air conditioning in the back of the building).... More

Stayed in the hotel for the February perahera. Expensive compared to other parts of Sri Lanka, but well located near the Maradana station (better than Colombo fort if you want to get a seat on the train!), and cheaper than the alternatives. Food is very good, large portions. Map offered at reception and helpful advice on places to see from... More

Hotel is cheap and makes a good base for going off exploring. Just a 4 minute train ride from Colombo Fort. It has air conditioning, a fan and hot and cold water. Dinner can be purchased at the restaurant.

I stayed here for one night after a late night arrival at Colombo airport. The accommodation was ok with our 1am arrival. We chose to stay here as it seemed like the best budget option that was close to Fort Railway station for us to head to the hill country early the next morning. The accommodation was fine - clean... More

This hotel was fairly central although the hotel itself was fairly quite with not so many other guests. We ate in the hotel restaurant and the food was of average quality i.e. nothing really wrong with it, but not outstanding either. It was fairly expensive compared to other places in Sri Lanka. Not really sure how it compares to other... More

Good place for 2-3 days stay, not far to the center (200 lkr tuktuk). Pleasant rooms, could be better for the price. Nice local bar inside the hotel. Free wifi, and restaurant correct. We started our SriLanka tour by this place, good prepartion berore taking the train to the north.

Been here last May just for a day on transit on my way to Singapore. When I arrived i noticed the place is really quiet and a bit dark. They had me waiting for almost an hour to prepare the room, though they let me use the bigger room for the mean time just to let me have my breakfast,... More