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Colombo City Hotel

3.0 of 5
33 Canal Row | Colombo Fort Echelon Square, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
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Colombo City Hotel
Ranked #31 of 47 Colombo B&B and Inns
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Kampala
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

It looks like customer service in this hotel especially in the restaurant is never hard of. Itv takes you more than an hour to get a simple meal of rice and fish!!!! There is not enough staff and there is no personal touch to customers.

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Negombo
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Food and Service is extremely terrible. The quality of food has dropped so badly...No good customer service at all...Even though we complained them saying that the quality is extremely bad they were not courteous enough to accept it and limit the charges only for the beverages ordered. This was an excellent place to hangout with great food and ambiance especially... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Few of our friends who got promoted this year hosted a dinner at the rooftop restaurant. There were about 30 people in our group. What we witnessed there was one of the worst dining experiences ever. We selected this place since it was close to the city as well as thy do not charge corkage. Since we had about 30... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

we decided to organize a treat at this restaurant, came to this place and met the manager and decided the menu. but the dinner was terrible, we ordered kilo bits but it seems the quantities we got less than that, also manager agreed to serve hedello(small fish) but it was not there for dinner and its being replaced with crap... More

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Roma
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I stayed there just 1 night and it was very useful,to stay so near to the Fort station that we can walk to it. Also the hotel is next to the famoous Duch hospital: a building that was restored and now is full of nice restaurants and shops. It's also very near to the ocean view and we also walk... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We got a discount for a late check in and the room was big and really nice (although the bed was short). Air con, tv, private bathroom all included. Decent buffet breakfast in the morning although this may not be included in your room fee. Wifi is also an additional charge which is surprising for the amount you are paying... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

The hotel is located at the beginning of the Galle face front road. Its a very prime area from where one can head either into the old section of Colombo> so you can take your camera and walk down the older sections of the city looking at the charming buildings, or head to the Railway station. The Dutch hospital, with... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Hi, My wife and I stayed in this hotel for 1 night during our trip to Sri Lanka. We arrived in the evening and left for the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya early next morning. It is located in a nice area opposite World Trade Center and a few other high end hotels. Its also close to the beach. There are... More

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Stockholm, Stockholms Län, Sweden
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Centrally located hotel in colonial district Fort and near market district Pettah. Seafront and Galle Face also nearby. Business-type hotel with posh public spaces and rooms. Nice rooftop terrace. Would have rated the place higher (4 pts instead of 3) if it wasn't for the fact that I never had hot water in the shower during my brief stay. Would... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Start off with remembering that this is considered a budget hotel. Paying only $65USD for a room only is what you get in this city. However, you will get a clean and spacious room. Bathroom had a slight damp odour, but nonetheless appeared relatively clean. Beds are basic and good enough to sleep on. No decent views in the room... More

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Additional Information about Colombo City Hotel

Address: 33 Canal Row | Colombo Fort Echelon Square, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Colombo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #31 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Colombo
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Colombo City Hotel is located in the heart of Colombo right next to the world trade center towers and old Dutch Hospital which is a world heritage site, it is also walking distance from the old parliament. A short stroll from the hotel and you will find your self amidst historic buildings and the Colombo port. This is the ideal location for business travelers and people who want a taste of the metropolitan. With 33 rooms and a wonderful rooftop restaurant/bar this small and affordable hotel is a great choice for most travelers. ... more   less 
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