Colombo City Hotel

3.0 star property
Colombo hotel in Fort with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
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Exterior
Standard Twin Room
Interior
Breakfast, lunch served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
City view

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
33 Canal Row, Colombo Fort Echelon Square, Colombo, 00100
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    1 min walk
  • Chinese Dragon Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Colombo Fort Station
    9 min walk
  • Beira Lake Seaplane Base (BYV)
    39 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Colombo

At Colombo City Hotel you'll be within steps of King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .PanoramaRoofTopRestaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Fort hotel include Colombo World Trade Center and Bank of Ceylon Tower.

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 9 min walk
  • Bally's Casino - 9 min walk
  • Pettah Market - 10 min walk
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 9 min walk
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Kai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yue Chuan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Colombo City Hotel

Colombo hotel in Fort with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Colombo City Hotel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Colombo hotel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Colombo City Hotel offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • PanoramaRoofTopRestaurant
  • Side Walk café

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Colombo City Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 02)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Colombo City Hotels
Yoho Colombo City
Yoho Colombo City Hotel
Colombo City Hotel Hotel
Colombo City Hotel Colombo
Colombo City Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Colombo City Hotel?

Yep, Colombo City Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Colombo City Hotel?

The closest beach to Colombo City Hotel is Galle Face Beach (0.9 km).

What makes Colombo City Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Colombo City Hotel.

Does Colombo City Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colombo City Hotel?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Colombo City Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Colombo City Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Colombo City Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Colombo City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 128 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MAJEED

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 18 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. 24-hour reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ameya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom smelt like something had died inside. We found maggots on the floor. MAGGOTS. The sheets were dirty and so was the towel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room was mosquito infested and the toilet smelled terrible. After an administrative mix-up I was called out of bed at 23.45pm to show my passport as they had no record of me checking in despite me explaining that I had a separate reservation for my second night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stuff, good price in great laction.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always in this hotel booked room with terrace (city view) But this time give me room with window (nothing to see) view But this the best hotel in this price in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

haitham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early Check-in, but they have problem with the Wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a great location, but needs some TLC, it could be fantastic but it's not.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay.
Quite a pleasant stay but breakfast was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient friendly staff. Clean room. Comfortable Great city location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well kept. Staff friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Inexpensive. Closely located to the train station. Buffet not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

GVChew, KL, Malaysia

Travelled with family
nearby restaurant and pub hence quite noisy but bearable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Average.
Arrived late into Colombo, stay one night and left early next morning on the train. Hotel was average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Carlo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Krish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location, good views and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Simon

Colombo experience
The hotel is ok to stay for a night, but don’t expect to much in terms of comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very Average
Very average, but I guess you get what you pay for. Beds not comfortable, air con is good, very loud location from outside activity, staff conned is on cab to airport to call a cab. Rather than just order a cab insisted we pay the hotel 4500 rupee. Going rate is about 2700. Cab driver asked us what we paid the hotel then got ticked off that he was only getting 2700 of the 4500. Tried to take us on the old non toll slow road rather than the new highway. I said no way dude I paid a premium onto the highway you go! Hotel staff ripp you off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Neil, Chester

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
Arrived in the afternoon first impressions were poor had to haul our bags up the stairs. The lobby was tatty and dirty and the staff were indifferent. No welcome no information given as to breakfast and wi fi details. In short we checked out 30 minutes later and went to the Renuka City Hotel. Staff didn't seem suprised we were leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Luanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location and roof bar
Great hotel for the area, the hotel is right next to The Old Dutch Hospital which is the best area in Colombo for bars and restaurants. The hotel is pretty decent and clean with a great roof bar, but the only downside is that it's all a bit dated and in need of a refurb. But we would definitely choose this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Not somewhere we can recommend
We picked this, despite the mixed reviews as we wanted to be certain of a window and to be close to the station and to have a restaurant on site. We were not made to feel welcome on arrival, the man on reception barely addressed us. The room was ok and we were front facing with balcony doors. The porter was friendly and helpful. The restaurant had a reasonable menu but little choice for vegetarians. The vegetable noodle dish had just a few shreds of veg in it. Breakfast was awful. One of us ate nothing at all, the other, just a little potato and tomato. The issue was around hygiene. Except for the “ hot “ dishes which were barely warm nothing else was covered. The bread was spread out, the dish of jam attracted flies, no where near an acceptable standard. WiFi non-existent. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018