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Continental Hotel


Continental Hotel
Hotel class 4 of 5
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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4 of 5 stars
Bangalore, India
8 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

After 14 years of marriage, this was our first real honeymoon! And we left it to the tour operator to decide where we were going to stay. We had 5 days and 4 nights in Sri Lanka and it was planned in such a way that we would spend only Night 1 and Night 4 in Colombo. Its a good... more

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3 of 5 stars
Mumbai
22 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We were first booked in another hotel. At our request, this was changed to the Ceylon Continental. This is a 5 star hotel mainly catering to business travellers. Being holiday travellers, we did not enjoy it as much. Security was too tight. Staff very intrusive. Even basic facility like a tea pot or an electric kettle was not provided. Dirnking... more

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3 of 5 stars
Chennai
8 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Stayed for 11 nights at this hotel. My office is a stone's throw from the hotel (oh, don't throw anything.... there are armed guards everywhere). I got a room facing the city ie facing the guards. Didnt want the ocean view because the sound of waves crashing made me a bit edgy especially after the tsunami. Besides the rooms get... more

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2 of 5 stars
North of England
14 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

I have stayed at this hotel every year for the last 3 years. It's okay, but has been steadily going downhill. The hotel is classed as five star, but I would class it at about 3 stars. B&B rates vary according to the time of year, but averages out to about £35-£45 a day. The rates are reasonable. The hotel... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bolton, United Kingdom
3 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

A friend and I stayed here for 7 days Dec 7-14 while we were in Colombo for the cricket test match. The rooms were booked through the Hotel Club website and cost approx £38 each per night which included breakfast. I only went down for breakfast twice. They served cereals, fruit, sausages, bacon, eggs and curry! Tea & coffeee was... more

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4 of 5 stars
Amman, Jordan
22 Dec 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

great location, good value, clean room, good food, nice view, good recreation center and swimming pool. service is not very good. more

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3 of 5 stars
London
14 Dec 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We contacted the hotel directly and got a fantastic last minute price, so couldn't really complain! The communal areas (the lobbby, reception, bar, pool, restaurants) are all great and 5* standard. The rooms are OK - but do smell pretty damp. We have actually stayed here on 2 occassions now - and the second time we got a smoking room... more

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3 of 5 stars
noosa australia
4 Jun 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We recently stayed in this hotel. It has a good location and nice sea views but it is starting to fade. If you wanted a real 5 star hotel then I suggest the Hilton. This was fine for cleanliness, food, service etc be prepared for taxi drivers who constantly want you to go on tour but I think that there... more

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3 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
22 Mar 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

It was certainly value for money in this case. The 70's decor and stale smell in the lifts & hallways were not pleasant. The cost of private cars must have gone up considerably since the last set of reviews were made because though many reviews within the last year state that a day will cost $25, its actually $40 -... more

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3 of 5 stars
Solihull, UK
26 Dec 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

I had read that this superbly situated hotel (between the Indian Ocean and the historic Fort and Pettah areas)was renowned for its service, and indeed it could not be faulted on this criterion. However, it is a hotel that needs attention if it is to retain its reputation. The main problem is the size and quality of its single rooms.... more

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