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4.5 out of 5

"Excellent location and value " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 16 Feb 2023

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Colombo awaits you at The Kingsbury Colombo. Within steps you'll find Bank of Ceylon Tower and Colombo World Trade Center. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor swimming pool.

A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps, and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Harbour Court, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Sky Bar is the hotel's own rooftop bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool, and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Fort hotel include Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Galle Face Green.

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$173* Per night/room 10 Apr. - 11 Apr.

Premium Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Executive Level

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Kingsbury Colombo ratings based on 10 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Kingsbury Colombo

Everyone (4) Couples (2) Business (1) Family (3)
4 out of 5
Excellent location and value

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 21 May 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 May 2019 by deepika

Dear Guest, Greetings from The Kingsbury We sincerely thank you for your positive review and we look forward to welcome you back at the Kingsbury . Warmest Regards,

4 out of 5

Staff that make you feel like home!

Pros: The staff, their friendliness, made me feel like home.
Cons: Pool tiling was coming off - looked like it needed attention.
Location: I was on business - excellent for meetings in the heart of Colombo.
This is my third stay at the Kingsbury, all on business. The staff at the hotel have not only made me feel welcome but they make it feel like home with their service. They go out of their way to make you as comfortable as possible therefore made my meetings more comfortable. Keep up the great work in professional development and customer service. I highly recommend the Kingsbury in Colombo.

Posted by , from Melbourne, Australia on 29 Jan. 2017

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5 out of 5

Stopover on the way to the beach

Pros: Location, standard, breakfast
Location: Right by the waterfront, close to the markets
Attentive staff, beautiful facilities, wonderful view of the ocean and coastline, scrumptious breakfast buffet.

Posted by , from Victoria, Aus on 13 Jan. 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Mar. 2016 by Sean De Silva - Executive E Marketing

Dear Sir / Madam, Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback! Best regards,

5 out of 5
Pros: Location and facilities
Cons: Administration, booking confirmation issues, trying to get responses to emails and messages. couldn't find our booking on arrival & stuffed up rooms.
Location: Outstanding
Facilities: Outstanding;

Posted by , from Australia - ACT - Canberra on 14 Jul. 2014

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4 out of 5
Pros: Beds
Cons: Service
Value: Rip-off; Asked for sea view . Got view of a car park

Posted by , from Australia - VIC - Melbourne on 16 May 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: Breakfast inexpensive and never ending
Cons: No do not disturb signs. Kept getting woken up.

Posted by , from Australia - VIC - Melbourne on 31 Jan. 2014

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3 out of 5
Pros: Good location
Cons: Poor service, had to wait about 30 minutes after the check in time as my room wasn't ready & not even an apology. Saw 3 cockroaches in the bathroom!
Location: Just right
Facilities: Typical; Value: Over-priced; Service: Rude; For a 5 star hotel you should expect no cockroaches to be in your room, I saw three across the few days I was there. Better off going to other hotels

Posted by , from Australia - VIC - Melbourne on 18 Jan. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: The pool and afternoon tea
Cons: Service at the pool bar
Location: Safe area lots police
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Respectful, Courteous; Cleanliness: Spotless; Safe area near the presidents palace and Galle green

Posted by , from Australia - NSW - Sydney on 14 Jan. 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: The breakfast buffet is spectacular.
Cons: They have no place using the word "spacious" in describing their rooms.
Location: Outstanding
Facilities: Brand new; Value: Pricey; Service: Professional; Cleanliness: Spotless; Room descriptions incorrectly say they have a bath.

Posted by , from Australia - NSW - Sydney on 23 Dec. 2013

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About the The Kingsbury Colombo

Location 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, 1

Property Features

The Kingsbury Colombo offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Kingsbury Colombo. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1973
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Train station: Colombo Fort Station (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle, area shuttle, and train station pick-up
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

The Kingsbury Colombo offers 229 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Frette Italian linens
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Harbour Court - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

The Ocean - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Sky Bar - This rooftop bar overlooks the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Yue Chuan - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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.

The Kingsbury Colombo offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for LKR 7952 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Kingsbury Colombo

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. The tax ID number is 104029140-7000. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Property Registry Number – PQ203
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards
  • State tax ID - 104029140-7000
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 3
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: LKR 10000 per day
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: LKR 3250

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property charges a mandatory gala dinner fee per room on December 31.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately LKR 2600 for adults and LKR 1300 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: LKR 9800 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 9800 (one-way), (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: LKR 7952 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.