This was one of two higher end hotels during our trip. Not cheap but rooms are very good - large with a small dining table, mini bar, wardrobe and seati ng area with tv. The bed was very comfortable and faced the surrounding hills so great view to wake up to. Food at dinner and breakfast was very average as it was all buffet so mass catered. Expected a lot better for the price paid, hence the downgrade to 3 stars for the review. Staff was fantastic. They have a pool but didn't use it. Very odd candle lighting ceremony at check in - I noted that it made most of the guests feel awkward so advice to the hotel is to stop it and stick to the welcome drink (3 juice choices).

Kandy itself has unfortunately really deteriorated - I visited it in the early 2000's and was a fantastic place to stay but it's now an overdeveloped, congested and polluted modern city that's full of noise and so much traffic that the colonial roads can't cope with.

I was greeted at Hotel Topaz with a welcome drink, candle ceremony, a cool towel and very friendly staff. I was upgraded to a presedential suite for free which was incredible - so much room just for me!
The views - you can see the mountains and over pretty much the whole of Kandy.
Location - it’s a bit out of the way as it’s up a rather large hill so walking anywhere could be quite difficult but everything you need is airway within the hotel.
Food - amazing food! High Tea available between 4-6pm for only 1000Rs which is great value. Buffet breakfast with lots of different options.
Bar - serves lots of different drinks and will also send up to your room if required. Very lovely bar staff.
Room - Very comfortable bed, amazing views, tv, mini bar, room service.
Pool & Spa - not available on site but just a short walk to the sister hotel where this is all available.

I was very happy with my stay here and felt very looked after as a solo, female traveller.
I would highly recommend and would stay here again!

Stayed here for 2 nights while climbing lion rock and visiting elephant orphanage the staff were absolutely fantastic rooms were very good it's definitely 1 of the best in kandy .food all very good plenty of choice all really good price always clean