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The Kingsbury Colombo

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Premium Room | View from room
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Superior Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Overview of The Kingsbury Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Bank of Ceylon Tower
8.4 out of 10 Very good
8.4/10 Very good

659 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, 1
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Fort

Getting around

  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 22 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 24 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Honey Beach Club - 1 min walk
  • Lobby Bar - 4 min walk
  • Tenku - 2 min walk
  • Lighthouse Galley - 5 min walk
  • Sky Lounge - 3 min walk
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About this property

The Kingsbury Colombo

A great choice for a stay in Colombo, The Kingsbury Colombo features a rooftop terrace and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for LKR 9800 per vehicle. You can indulge in massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, and Harbour Court, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the breakfast and location.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 229 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Train station pickup*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1973
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Piano
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Frette Italian sheets

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.

Dining

Harbour Court – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Ocean – This restaurant specialises in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Sky Bar – This rooftop bar overlooks the pool. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Yue Chuan – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: LKR 10000 per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: LKR 3250
This property charges a mandatory gala dinner fee per room on December 31.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately LKR 2600 for adults and LKR 1300 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of LKR 9800 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for LKR 7952 per night
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 10 costs LKR 9800 (one-way)
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-out is available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
State tax ID – 104029140-7000

Also known as

Kingsbury Colombo
Kingsbury Hotel
Kingsbury Hotel Colombo
Kingsbury Colombo Hotel
Kingsbury
The Kingsbury
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel
The Kingsbury Colombo Colombo
The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kingsbury Colombo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kingsbury Colombo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Kingsbury Colombo?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Kingsbury Colombo?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Kingsbury Colombo?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Kingsbury Colombo?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Kingsbury Colombo?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is LKR 9800 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kingsbury Colombo?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Kingsbury Colombo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (13-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Kingsbury Colombo and nearby?
The Kingsbury Colombo has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kingsbury Colombo?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and pool views.
What's the area around The Kingsbury Colombo like?
The Kingsbury Colombo is in Fort, a short 2-minute walk from Colombo World Trade Center and 5 minutes' walk from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Surendran, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location and value
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well managed hotel, professional service.
uditha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Waseema, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Value for mony
Enjoyed and satisfied
Shaikh, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chitrika, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff at the Kingsbury are great. Special shout out to concierge Priyantha. A great asset to Kingsbury. Helped my family and me from arrival to departure to make sure it was a seamless experience at the hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chitrika, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Common areas have been upgrades and it looks great. Excellent amenities. Breakfast is amazingly good. Staff are a bit inconsistent - some are great others are a bit indifferent.
Verified Expedia guest review