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Elephant Stables vs Taj Samudra, Colombo

Taj Samudra Colombo and Elephant Stables are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Elephant Stables scores slightly better than Taj Samudra Colombo. Elephant Stables scores 83 with positive reviews from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.

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
Taj Samudra, Colombo
Taj Samudra, Colombo
8 / 10
25, Galle Face Center Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
From $111 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Sprawling retreat fronting Colombo’s elegant oceanfront promenade, between the Indian Ocean and the city center." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review