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Taj Samudra, Colombo vs Galle Face Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Taj Samudra Colombo is the choice of most professionals compared to Galle Face Hotel Colombo. Taj Samudra Colombo ranks #23 in Sri Lanka with recommendations from 4 publications like Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
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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Galle Face Hotel
Afar Magazine
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
No. 2, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $77 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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."
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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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This 19th-century hotel sits on the edge of the Galle Face Green, the city's biggest seaside promenade."
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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."
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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..."
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