“Disppointing visit in Paradise”

The hotel has a unique history and is centrally located in Colombo. I like boutique hotels with a small number of rooms. The food is outstanding - black pork curry, prawn curry, mud crab soup, lobster and crab fettucine - I cannot fault lunch and dinner service. The staff are lovely, kind, friendly - I would happily return just to see them again. There was a lady that was really trying to help us settle us in - she did do all she could do considering we flew in in the early morning that day to ensure our room was ready. Best tamarind chilli martini ever. Delicious toasty cinnamon swirls on the 2nd day.

“Enjoyable stay in a quieter part of Colombo”

Great stay in a quiet area of Colombo. Very helpful staff and nothing was a trouble. Enjoyed the bath

“We'll be back!”

The indoor breakfast room is a little low on light but otherwise lovely. There is the possibility of eating outdoors in the garden but mosquitoes can be bothersome of a morning. Rooms are enormous. General decor is very tasteful and rooms are accessed via a delightful grand wooden staircase. Pool is small (slim) but very beautiful. There is also a small but well equipped gym. Reading room/library is a novelty with many old tomes. Neighbourhood is residential (Colombo 7) so very peaceful compared with Galle Rd precinct. Lovely large terrace was accessible off our room (terrace shared with another room)

“Best in town”

The best luxury hotel .Attantion to details.. good food and profashional staff

“It would be difficult to stay anywhere else in Colombo.”

An opulently appointed historic home of Sri Lanka’s premier dynastic political family located in Colombo’s diplomatic quarter. This is not a hotel in any conventional sense… rather a sanctuary where your needs are exceeded to in every way by staff who care and with whom you are destined to bond.

“Brilliant stay overall”

It’s well maintained and the staff is exceptionally helpful and kind.

Needs full refurb Staff pushy for tips

“Amazing service, incredible hotel. Would definitely recommend”

Incredible hotel with amazing staff. We felt extremely welcome as soon as we arrived. The food and service was top notch and we loved the room. Would definitely stay here again

I have forgotten my reading glasses in my room and as I was boarding my plane the staff noted me about my glasses and sent them via DHL to Europe. 2 days after my arrival I have reading glasses back again. What an extra mile service! Thank you so much for this!

Beautiful building , excellent service

“Excellent fro arrival reception to staff in the cafe upstairs , all fantastic and so welcoming and pleasant.”

Staff were very efficient

“The grand life in an historical and interesting hotel”

The building has been renovated very well, in keeping with the hotel's grand appearance. The décor is tasteful and attractive. The appearance of the hotel is impressive. The staff are lovely.

Historical building. Curated art and stylish decor. Welcoming engaging staff. Possibly the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. Pool.

“Style over substance.”

Good location and impressive arrival Good decorative eye for the quirky and dramatic Staff clearly wishing to help

Quiet and peaceful place with an amazing history.

“Luxury stay with amazing staff and good”

Staff, bedroom and balcony. Loved the style and ambiance. Staff so helpful, great pool to exercise in. Good was fantastic

“Relaxing and good stay also at the restaurant, very friendly atmosphere”

Nice to stay, unique experience in Colombo

Breakfast was excellent and location perfect

Breakfast was delicious. Location and character of building are great.

“Disappointing. Property more cramped and will less outdoor space than it seemed in website.”

In need of some renovation - peeling paint externally. Shabby stair carpets. Poor lighting in rooms.