Shalimar Hotel
46 Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, 00100, Sri Lanka
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46 Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, 00100, Sri Lanka
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- BBQ facilities
- On-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant(s)
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Car rental available
- Currency exchange service
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Tour services
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Ratmalana - 7.64 mi
- Bandaranaike Intl Airport - 17.36 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 36.42 mi
Museums
- National Art Gallery - 1.34 mi
- Srilanka National Museum - 1.46 mi
- Barefoot Gallery - 2.47 mi
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Eden (Solo Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I have not been treated so kindly by the staff of a hotel in years…and I travel all the time. They went above and beyond to make sure my stay was pleasant and comfortable.
There was nothing that I did not like. I will stay there every time I’m in Colombo, which I hope is frequently.
John (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Friendly staff, 24 hour check in, good location
Very noisy air conditioning, wifi didn't work
Labiba (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The antic vibe and the location of the property.
Moazzam (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff was very helpful.
Valin (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Big spacious room, very nice staff
Neighborhood, location
Melissa (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The staff were fabulous. We arrived very late on a public holiday and were well looked after by Mr Chandra. The next day Mr Stanley was exceptionally helpful in guiding us to the train station, buying tickets, and on to the right train to Ahangama. Genuinely helpful and supportive, making this experience so much easier for us.
Noisy fan in room. Bathroom with smelly drain. Limited breakfast options (American or continental breakfast only), though it was the holiday period I guess.
Nenad (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Close to train station, not so nice area to stay longer. Comfortable apartment but definitely require some upgrades and better cleaning.
Leigh (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Mr Stanley and his staff were exceptional. Very friendly and they went out of their way to be helpful. The rooms were very large with big beds, comfy pillows and good aircon. A TV too. The shower was hot and there were clean towels. We walked from Colombo station and it took about 30 minutes. The reception area is large and cool with comfortable seating. I would stay here again.
The hotel is dated and needs refurbishing but this is reflected in the price.
Sophia_ines (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Due to a sudden change of plans, this was our second stay at Shalimar Hotel in less than one month. We enjoyed our staying here this time around even more then our first stay.
The staff are knowledgeable, efficient, polite, yet friendly, and go above and beyond to meet guests' requests.
The food at the hotel's restaurant is good.
Rooms are spacious, clean and nicely decorated; beds are comfortable.
The hotel is located in downtown, close to many local restaurants, shops, mini markets and the Lotus Tower and next to Maradana Train Station.
Muhammad (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location is very lively and central and many transport options are easily available. Staff is extremely helpful especially Mr. Chandra and Mr. Stanley. Restaurant has good food options and halal food is available. Room and hotel overall has an old school vibe but well-kept and comfortable. Housekeeping was done daily and room service for food is available.
There is no elevator, so people needing special accessibility may have an issue. Payments are cash only. Hotel entrance doors are closed at late night hours but there is a door-bell at the entrance which can alert the staff inside who will open the doors then.
Tammy (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff is amazingly helpful
Well located and felt very welcome.
SUBIN T. (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Good in the heart of the city
Large rooms
But there is no fan in the AC room. Ac is placed far from the bed. So it takes too much time for cooling.
Sophia_ines (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
This is a really stylish hotel with an interesting and beautiful architecture and a retro vibe.
The hotel is located in downtown, a 5 - 10 minute walk to many local restaurants and local mini markets and the Lotus Tower.
Our room was spacious, luminous and very clean with a comfortable bed.
The bathroom is basic, but modern and functional, with hot running water at all times.
The staff are very polite, problem – solving oriented and efficient.
The food at the the hotel’s restaurant is good and reasonably priced. The drinks are also very affordable.
The furniture in the rooms needs some refurbishment, most rooms could use a paint job.
Sonam (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
All the staff’s are very nice and special Chandra is very nice and very friendly and he speak Hindi with us . And he is very knowledgeable person. We like him.
James (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The staff are polite and attentive. Close to Mardana station. Comfy bed
The area around the hotel isn’t great. It’s a lovely old building but super tired and with no atmosphere to hang around for. AC had one loud setting, tv remote didn’t work
Jensz (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
very clean and comfortable guesthouse. Tasty breakfasts, peace and quiet. Very, very nice and helpful staff
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Maura (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Clean comfortable room. Very close to train station. Nice staff.
Nothing
Alibel2018 (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is a nice small,clean hotel in a very convenient location. Perfect for exploring the city and also planning your moves around the island. Good value for the price paid. The Manager and Stanley and entire team were exceptional. Warm, welcoming and did everything possible to make one feel comfortable. Enjoyed the stay at this hotel.
Nothing!
Lidia (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hotel has a very nice yard and good staff. Everything depends on a room, we changed for a good one near the yard and everything was okay there. The manager was kind and very helpful, thank you!
Swapankumar (Family with young children)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Preindendence building.no lift.AC is there.but all very old, some ac not working condition. Restaurant is there.but not much choice. The man in the counter ( I don't his name) very arrogant.. only plus point is location.I don't recommend anybody for the hotel.As usual hotel prefers only the white people for preference.
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Area information
- Ratmalana - 7.64 mi
- Bandaranaike Intl Airport - 17.36 mi
- Bentota River Waterdrome - 36.42 mi
- Baseline Road Railroad Station - 1.00 mi
- Colombo Fort Railroad Station - 1.05 mi
- Kollupita Railroad Station - 1.77 mi
- Cotta Road Railroad Station - 1.87 mi
- Bambalapitiya Railway - 2.69 mi
- Kelaniya Railroad Station - 2.86 mi
- Negombo Railway Station - 19.39 mi
- National Art Gallery - 1.34 mi
- Srilanka National Museum - 1.46 mi
- Barefoot Gallery - 2.47 mi
- Asiri Surgical Hospital - 2.66 mi
- Apollo Hospital Colombo - 2.90 mi
- Negombo General Hospital - 19.52 mi
- Dehiwala Zoo - 5.10 mi
- Beira Lake - 0.75 mi
- R Premadasa Stadium - 0.76 mi
- Sugathadasa Stadium - 1.24 mi
- University of Colombo - 0.88 mi
- Maris Stella College - 19.58 mi
- Khan Clock Tower - 1.18 mi
- St Anthony's Church - 20.51 mi
- Negombo Beach Park - 21.21 mi
- Colombo Town Hall - 1.03 mi
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 1.08 mi
- Alliance Francaise - 1.15 mi
- Colombo Rowing Club - 1.20 mi
- Colombo World Trade Center - 1.46 mi
- Colombo Harbour - 1.49 mi
- American Embassy - 1.66 mi
- Sinhalese Sports Club - 1.73 mi
- British Council - 2.18 mi
- Fishery Harbour - 2.40 mi
- Trawler Harbor - 2.50 mi
- Mount Lavinia Bus Stand - 6.73 mi
- Ratmalana - 7.87 mi
- Gallegama Dewale - 12.71 mi
- Seeduwa Road - 14.07 mi
- Leisure World - 16.46 mi
- Ave Maria Convent - 19.64 mi
- Kalutara South - 24.98 mi
- Bopathella Falls - 35.56 mi
- Puwakmala Falls - 39.10 mi
- Elapita Falls - 39.10 mi
- Dotulu Ella Falls - 40.24 mi
- Kakkapalliya - 41.78 mi
- Aberdeen Falls - 43.56 mi
- Laksapana Falls - 43.59 mi
- Ahupiniella Falls - 44.30 mi
- Adams Peak Falls - 47.83 mi
- Gartmore Falls - 47.83 mi
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Shalimar Hotel
46 Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, Basnahira Palata, 00100, Sri Lanka