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Mount Lavinia Hotel vs Taj Samudra, Colombo
Mount Lavinia Hotel and Taj Samudra Colombo are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Taj Samudra Colombo ranks slightly better than Mount Lavinia Hotel. Taj Samudra Colombo ranks #23 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Lonely Planet
100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10732, Sri Lanka
From $105 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"This colonial artifact overlooks the turquoise Indian Ocean and the Coast Line train that runs along it."
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Trainspotters should request a room at the hotel’s north end to score a balcony with views of the ocean and the tracks.
Oyster
Upscale
"This 226-room colonial hotel near Sri Lanka's capital -- named for a governor's mistress -- is oozing with history dating back to British rule in the 19th century."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There’s a private sandy beach and a beautifully positioned pool and terrace."
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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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