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Bandarawela Hotel vs Taj Samudra, Colombo
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Taj Samudra Colombo is the choice of most reviewers compared to Bandarawela Hotel. Taj Samudra Colombo ranks #11 in Sri Lanka with approval from 4 publications including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Bandarawela Hotel
Lonely Planet
No. 14, Welimada Road, Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
From $64 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There's nothing forced about this place. It's a genuine time capsule and as such is high on atmosphere but low on modern amenities. For colonial buffs it's worth the trip to Bandarawela alone."
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Taj Samudra, Colombo
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
25, Galle Face Center Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
From $111 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale 300-room property located in Colombo's well-to-do Colpetty business district, the Taj Samudra Colombo is an ideal pick for business travelers."
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Travel + Leisure
"Minutes by car from Colombo's city center, this 300-room hotel features a geometric pool that complements the property's modern suites."
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Jetsetter
"Sprawling retreat fronting Colombo’s elegant oceanfront promenade, between the Indian Ocean and the city center."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"This Taj hotel is one of Colombo’s oldest five-stars. Its prime location in an emerging area of the city, opposite the Galle Face Green, is an advantage...good dining outlets, business facilities."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Part of the well-regarded Indian chain, this vast edifice has elegant public areas and a lovely 11-acre garden, as well as myriad restaurants and bars, including a 24-hour cafe."
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