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Elephant Stables vs Galle Face Hotel

Both Galle Face Hotel Colombo and Elephant Stables are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Elephant Stables scores slightly better than Galle Face Hotel Colombo. Elephant Stables is ranked #14 in Sri Lanka with approval from 3 reviewers such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.

Elephant Stables
Elephant Stables
8 / 10
46 Nittawela Road, Kandy 20800, Sri Lanka
From $345 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The eight-room Elephant Stables is a historic boutique set in a colonial bungalow located a 10-minute drive from the city of Kandy." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This colonial-era villa has been lovingly converted into a beautiful boutique hotel, with excellent service, earthy tones, polished concrete and gnarled wood." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The family-friendly Elephant Stables offers a brilliant combination of heritage experience and contemporary design." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A beautiful hotel, with excellent service, earthy tones, polished concrete and gnarled wood...there's a fab bar, and a reading room well stocked with Sri Lanka–related titles." Full review
Galle Face Hotel
Galle Face Hotel
8 / 10
No. 2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $77 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"One of the most relaxing places on earth to watch the sun go down - so long as there's plenty of malty Lion Stout at hand." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This four-and-a-half-pearl,158-room historic property is located on the waterfront in Colombo, next to popular Galle Face urban park and within easy driving distance of area attractions." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This 19th-century hotel sits on the edge of the Galle Face Green, the city's biggest seaside promenade." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The grande dame of Colombo faces Galle Face Green to the north and the sea to the west. The sweeping staircases and trademark checked-tile floors recall the hotel's opening in 1864." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It’s not for everyone, but if you value atmosphere and history above all else, the Galle Face Hotel is your place in Colombo. This Colonial-era hotel has been at the heart of the city’s..." Full review