Shangri la Hotel Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Is Shangri la Hotel Colombo good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: mall attached; sea views; sumptuous breakfast. Main complaint: understaffed cold desk.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Colombo's mall-topped seafront icon”
Shangri-la Hotel Colombo is a comfortable seaside hotel inside One Galle Face — Colombo's best mall is one floor down with restaurants and a supermarket, evenings are lively outside, rooms are neat, tidy and comfortable with front-line sea views, the pool relaxes facing the ocean, and the breakfast is sumptuous. One recurring issue: the front desk runs thin — only two staff, who came across cold; a guest also observed male staff communicating more warmly than female colleagues, asking for improvement.
- Rooms
- Neat, comfortable rooms with sea views.
- Service
- Great staff; a thin, cold desk once.
- Location
- Inside One Galle Face on the seafront.
- Food
- A sumptuous breakfast spread served daily to guests.
- Facilities
- A relaxing sea-facing pool for guests.
- Mall attached
- Sea views
- Sumptuous breakfast
- Relaxing pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Private parking
- Understaffed cold desk
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How it compares
Shangri la Hotel Colombo ranks #11 of 80 hotels Staylist lists in Colombo and #10 of 22 5-star hotels there. At about $174 a night it is 74% above the median for 5-star hotels in Colombo ($100). The closest listed alternative is ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo, 400 m away (score 8.6).
About the hotel
- Address
- 1 Galle Face, Colombo 2, Colombo 03, Colombo, Western Province, 00200, Sri Lanka
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2017
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.9 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (9.78 km) · Train Station: Slave Island Railway Station (1.13 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo400 m · 8.6 · $165
- The Galadari Hotel, Colombo400 m · 7.3 · $202
- Hilton Colombo Hotel500 m · 8.8 · $94
- City Beds Colombo500 m · 8.3 · $12
- Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka500 m · 9.8 · $152
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Hiking
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Executive lounge
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Secretarial services
- Kids' club
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Shangri la Hotel Colombo?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Shangri la Hotel Colombo have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Shangri la Hotel Colombo?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does Shangri la Hotel Colombo offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Shangri la Hotel Colombo have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Shangri la Hotel Colombo from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base, about 9.78 km away.
- How far is Shangri la Hotel Colombo from the centre of Colombo?
- About 1.9 km.
- Is Shangri la Hotel Colombo suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.