My brother, boyfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights in June. The rooms were clean and well equipped and the hotel itself had a nice area to enjoy a beer or a tea in the afternoon or evening. The waiter, Christopher, was very friendly and we all enjoyed chatting to him. The food is average. The hotel staff arrange... More

Location was 3kms away from Galle face ( heart of colombo), rooms were very big basically some small suite. we got triple occupancy for $55. Staff was good. Hotel gave us very good car service at reasonable charges. Driver SUjeet was very good. In short can be stayed on a budget holiday.

Starting a three week stay on a budget in Sri Lanka we stayed the first night at Shalimar. Located about a five minute tuktuk ride from the central market and Colombo fort train station the location was reasonable, but near many car garages in a part of town that isn't very touristy. Rooms were spacious with great fan and AC... More

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