Date of visit: 21st July 2008
We only stayed at the Thilanka for one night, based on a personal recommendation by our driver/guide Sunil. It was perfect for our needs, being on the hill above Kandy, but close to the city, the Temple of the Tooth and the venue for one of the best Kandyan dance groups. Our room was large and well appointed, with a huge balcony and double windows giving fantastic views over Kandy. Less perfect was the bathroom, which could have been more modern & bigger. The food was good too, although we had been spoilt by our stay at the Kandelamar the previous two nights - a very hard act to follow!

Stayed at the hotel with my brother and sister in law whilst on a tour around Sri Lanka. The hotel was booked for us by our tour guide Upul from Sri Lanka Tailored Tours and we were very happy with his choice. The rooms were clean and comfortable and of a good standard which was the same as the rest of the hotels he chose. Made a good base for us to visit Kandy, although just glad I didn't have to walk up from the city. Didn't make it into the pool (not enough time) but the position was good and it looked clean and inviting. Loved the up and down way of working through the hotel to get from reception to our room, glad there was someone to carry our bags though.
Quite a few monkeys around, make sure you do keep your windows closed, All adds to the charm of the hotel and the country itself.
Food was good, lots of choice even for my sister in law who does not like spicy food!! Bar ok, comfortable surounding but prices a little expensive. Overall liked it very much and would have no problems in staying there again - wish similar standard hotels in England were as good.

We stayed in this hotel one night on a trip to Kandy (802). Must say I liked this hotel a lot, despite a few glitches (top&tailed bedsheets, no kettle, and expensive drinks). The interior decor was really good. Our room had a great view across the city, and this hotel has one of the most dramatically positioned swimming pools anywhere. The kids were fascinated with the monkeys (and the warning stickers about them on the balcony windows!). I never had a really good meal in a hotel in Sri Lanka, but the food here was adequate, and the airy open restaurant was an atmospheric place to dine. I'd have been much happy to stay here rather than the bland hotel we were booked into in Beruwala.

Our room in the Thilanka hotel was nearly fantastic. The room was spacious and nicely furnished but best of all was the amazing view over Kandy. I could sit in bed and stare through the huge double doors that led onto the balcony and gaze at the spectacle outside - Wow!!! The only downside was the bath. The bathroom itself was clean and tidy but the bath, although clean, was shabby and looked manky.

The dining room was modern, open and stylish - the food, average buffet style - ok for a short stay. We did find 'The Woodpecker bar' very expensive for Sri Lanka but the staff were very nice.