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About the Hotel

48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10732
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Close to Galle Face Beach
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Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from the 39-storey towers "World Trade Center", the 5-star business The Kingsbury Colombo Hotel offers a casino, a shared lounge, and a golf course. Centrally located in the very heart of a shopping area, in the vicinity of the Colombo Lighthouse, the luxury hotel features 229 rooms.

Location

The unrivalled location of the hotel places guests just 1.3 km from Pettah Floating Market and 2.5 km from the Colombo Harbour. The Kingsbury Colombo is also within a few blocks of the historic Red Mosque and offers views of Galle Face Green.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Beira Lake, which is about a 30-minute ride away.

The accommodation is located 5 km from Kelaniya airport and approximately 300 metres from President's Office Halt bus stop.

Rooms

Featuring a spacious interior with oversized windows, some of the rooms are equipped with individual climate control and central heating, along with free wireless internet and a plasma-screen TV. They are also decorated with elegant furniture.

Eat & Drink

Guests can try dinner, usually served at one of the on-site restaurants, for example at Sky. The poolside bar invites you to relax with a range of laid-back beverages. There is a seafood restaurant serving Sri Lankan food merely 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

The Kingsbury provides a gym and spa therapy for an additional fee. This Colombo hotel features a spa offering a Jacuzzi and a sauna as well as a swimming pool. Onsite wellness options include a full-service spa and a wellness centre along with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure. There is a conference room and a business centre available for corporate travellers.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor Kottu Roti at the iconic Hotel de Pilau, a local favorite.
  • Visit the Colombo National Museum to learn about Sri Lanka's history.
  • Stroll through the Galle Face Green at sunset for stunning views.
  • Explore the vibrant Pettah Market for unique local goods and spices.
  • Take a tuk-tuk ride to the colorful Buddhist temple, Gangaramaya.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Premium Room
2 persons
465 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Suite Club Lounge Access
2 persons
510 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Deluxe Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Executive Room Club Lounge Access
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course
  • Sports trainer

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Casino
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10732
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48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10732
Nearby
1 Bank of Ceylon Mawatha
World Trade Center
500 ft
Janadhipathi Mawatha
Khan Clock Tower
700 ft
Mall
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
700 ft
Public Building
Old Parliament Building
600 ft
Galle Buck
Colombo Fort
1700 ft
Bank of Ceylon Mawatha Colombo 1
King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
600 ft
Museum
Central Bank Currency Museum
800 ft
No. 40 York Street
Cargills Department Store
1500 ft
Church
St. Paul's Church
1500 ft
Japan Sri Lanka Friendship Rd Battaramulla
Ape Gama
1500 ft
Colombo Fort Clock Tower
800 ft
123
Old Kathiresan Temple
1500 ft
Lake Road
Talangama Wetland
2.6 mi
Restaurants
Ministry of Crab
600 ft
Old Dutch Hospital
The Kings
200 ft
Janadhipathi Mawatha Kingsbury Hotel
The Ocean, The Kingsbury
1000 ft
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha,
Yue Chuan
200 ft
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha
The Grill
1000 ft
The Kingsbury Janadhipathi Mawatha
Yue Chuen
200 ft
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha
Honey Beach Club
400 ft
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha Lobby Level
Colombo Fort Cafe
600 ft
Old Dutch Hospital Complex
Getting around
City Centre
Colombo34 min  ·  1.7 mi
Airports
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)16 min  ·  6.5 mi
Kelaniya (KEZ)18 min  ·  7.5 mi
Train
Slave Island Railway Station17 min  ·  4600 ft
Maradana Railway Station32 min  ·  1.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$17 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
10
Number of rooms:
229
Former name
Ceylon Continental
Check-in
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