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Cinnamon Grand ColombovsWallawwa
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Wallawwa is preferred by most professionals compared to Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The Wallawwa is ranked #20 in Sri Lanka with endorsements from 4 publications including Mr & Mrs Smith, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Oyster
Lonely Planet
P.O. Box 252, 77 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
OysterUpscale
"The 501-room, upscale Cinnamon Grand is a Colombo institution; it is a popular place for weddings and conferences, and has an air of importance and activity." Full review
i
Late check-out requests are rarely granted, and beware that taxis through the hotel have higher fares than those on the street.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Colombo’s best large hotel has a central location well back from Galle Rd." Full review
Wallawwa
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Minuwangoda Road, Nr Ja-Ela & Bandaranaike Int Airport, Kotugoda, Sri Lanka
From $341/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "The short jaunt to the airport may be handy, but The Wallawwa boutique hotel near Colombo is so much more than a pre- or post-flight crash pad."
Condé Nast Traveler ""The house-made cinnamon ice cream here, near Colombo, is a revelation. The country produces some of the world's greatest cinnamon: Once you've had it, you'll realize that the cinnamon..." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It’s hard to believe this stylish colonial retreat in leafy landscaped gardens is only a short drive from Colombo International Bandaranaike Airport." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A lovingly restored 200-year-old manor house 45 minutes outside Colombo, the Wallawwa hotel sits amid lush tropical gardens that feel miles from anywhere." Full review
i
For dinner, Mr Smith opts for the black pork curry and I choose the grilled mahi mahi followed by an incredible mango crumble with vanilla custard.
