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Galle Face HotelvsFort Bazaar
Galle Face Hotel Colombo and The Fort Bazaar are both endorsed by experts. Overall, The Fort Bazaar ranks slightly better than Galle Face Hotel Colombo. The Fort Bazaar comes in at 83 with endorsements from 3 publications like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 19th-century hotel sits on the edge of the Galle Face Green, the city's biggest seaside promenade." Full review
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
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" Full review
Fort Bazaar The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
26 Church Street, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
From $337/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"Founded by the Portuguese in the 16th-century, the sturdy ramparts and enchanting, colonial-era streets of the Unesco World Heritage-listed Galle Fort, is a Sri Lankan must-see." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Time travel to Galle’s colonial past while staying in one of its coolest contemporary hotels, Fort Bazaar." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of Galle's most evocative hotels, with 18 gorgeous, commodious rooms and suites, each with espresso machines and wonderful bathrooms, and finished in natural tones." Full review
