Shalimar Hotel

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near Colombo City Centre

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Shalimar Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Colombo City Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
The current price is $28
$33 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white and red bedding, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp and phone.

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, 00100

What's nearby

  • Elphinstone Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • R. Premadasa Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bally's Casino - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pettah Market - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 34 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 7 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 22 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Orbit by Citrus - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Brew Heaven Coffee Shop - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Mandi Darbar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hotel De Buhari - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maradana time up - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shalimar Hotel

  • Shalimar Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Colombo City Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at noon
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Shalimar Colombo

Shalimar Hotel Colombo

Shalimar Hotel Hotel

Shalimar Hotel Colombo

Shalimar Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Shalimar Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shalimar Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shalimar Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shalimar Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shalimar Hotel?

You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Shalimar Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (2-min drive) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Shalimar Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Shalimar Hotel like?

Shalimar Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Colombo Lotus Tower and 19 minutes' walk from R. Premadasa Stadium.

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Reviews

Shalimar Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good size room, clean, comfortable bed, excellent air conditioning Downsides - shower cold despite own boiler, thin curtains so woken by sunrise
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms, friendly staff, restaurant in the hotel, it's about 30 min walk to Colombo fort
Verified review

4/10 Fair

I wont consider this property as a star class one. My personal suggestion, this property is considered as a lodge. it is not worth for the money they charge.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Does not reflect what is advertised. Poor lighting. TV channels had to be paid to get activated. AC was a disaster. The sheets and mattresses not satisfactory. Definitely not a 3 star hotel. More like a travel lodge.
Verified review

6/10 Good

La gentillesse de mr harrington n efface pas la vétusté de cet hôtel au demeurant dans une tres belle bâtisse :il y a du potentiel. La réception est ouverte H24 et ce monsieur ne se repose jamais :il facilite votre séjour. Pour le petit déjeuner inclus il n'y a pas de choix comme proposé puisque les 2 breakfast sont identiques et toujours servis de la même façon. Pas question de demander un peu plus de boisson chaude
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The place was very nice, comfortable with friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It is worth every penny

After 3 weeks thrvarious places i Sri Lanka, i stayes here for 3 nights when I needed to return to Colombo. Waje, the manager, was the nicest, most aurhentic, flexible and helpful person I had encountered so far in tne hotel industry here, and maybe beyond. I had to check out before anyone normally comes on duty, and he had the kitchen make me a sack breakfast to go the night before. And when i came downstairs, he was up and waiting anyway. He sent out for English newspapers for me, at their expense, and immediately offered to change my room when the TV stopped working. He gave me sughestions on what and where to avoid. I felt like he cared. It is a 2 *, and generally caters to the local population. If you are good with that, you will be very safe and comfortable here. ( that said, it was much more expensive to book on booking.com, so book.here instead)
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Close to train

It was in a great location for catching early train from Marada Station to Galle
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A traditional style hotel next to Maradana railway

A traditional style hotel next to Maradana railway station. The rooms are quite big, and spacious. The AC worked fine, although the WiFi struggled occasionally. The staff seemed very friendly and helpful,and assisted as required. There is a restaurant on the ground floor open until 22.00, serving a mix of Indian and Chinese dishes, there is also a bar area. I will stay here again, as it suits my needs, although the local area is not central for many people.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Traditional hotel near Maradana railway station

Good value traditional hotel near Maradana railway station. The rooms are very good sized and clean. The bathrooms have individual hot water boilers so always available should you wish. AC in the room was ok and the wifi worked although the signal wasn't the best at times. Friendly and helpful staff who remembered me from previous visits. Laundry took just over a day, but was well done and cheap. They also arranged a car to the airport at a competitive rate. The restaurant was open until 22.00 which is handy as the choices around the area are limited. Beware that rooms at the front will be subject to the associated noise you find here.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to rest your head

This hotel was a 5 minutes walk from the train station. The hotel bedroom is very big and spacious with a huge comfortable bed and very clean. The staff were fabulous and would help with their knowledge and always with a big smile. The food in the restaurant was fabulous and plenty of it and they would even get you a beer from down the road. Would definitely recommend this place.
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8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly. Rooms clean. Front room facing the road was very noisy. Changed to quite back room.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good value budget hotel

A very good budget hotel in Colombo. The service was very good.The local area is nothing special with lots of shops selling car parts. My bathroom was clean, but the bathroom tap only emitted a trickle. For what I paid (30 pounds per night) it represented good value
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good for one night, near train station! Food at then restaurant was good.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with friendly staff and spacious rooms

We were instantly upgraded to a suite room at Shalimar, which was a two storey bedroom with living space, king bed and beautiful slate tiled bathroom. The staff were really helpful and helped us to get the cheapest travel to our early morning flight. The hotel is really clean and nicely furnished and I would definitely stay here again considering the price was so reasonable.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Mosquitoes in the room, no bed nets. Stupid lazy desk staff, no bottled water, shampoo. Very noisy with the train at 5am. Try to find a better hotel but the standards are low in Sri Lanka.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

zephyrs from another era blow the dust...

the Shalimar has seen better days but is quite quiet and comfortable in general. i liked the weird design of my room which was like a sunken garden you went down steps to. (perhaps, however, not everyone's cup of tea). not much happening in da hood, especially after 6pm.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

エアポートタクシーが来ない

「エアポートタクシーを手配出来る」というメールが予約後に来たのでお願いしたが、空港に現れず電話連絡した所、「間違えた、そこでタクシーを使ってくれ」で結局一般のタクシーでホテルを探してからようやく到着したら、誰もいなく大声で呼んだり歩き回ると床で寝ている従業員が。エアポートタクシーのミスも従業員に連絡してないのが分かり最悪の気持ちで過ごした。
Verified review

4/10 Fair

汚さが目立つかも

部屋に入って早々ゴキブリと大型のクモと遭遇。安さ重視で選んでるからしょうがないと割りきるが、スリランカ滞在中に宿泊した4つの同価格のホテル中で私的には最下位。やっぱり清潔さが欲しいなー
Verified review

6/10 Good

可も無く不可もなく

普通の3星、駅近くリーズナブル。古いが価格は相応。コスト重視ならOK.メインステーションはもう１駅行かないと行けません。歩いたらまあまあ遠い。周りには何もない。
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Very old

Stayed there only for one night, wouldnt stay there for longer. The personnel doesnt speak english.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Als City Hotel zu empfehlen

Bei city aber Lage gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, freundliches Personal, Comfort Zimmer groß, sauberes Bad
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A recommander pour un passage à colombo

Hotel très bien ! Coup de coeur pour le restaurant Du soir (carry potatos et Nasi goreng) .... un petit bémol personnel un poil envahissant !
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Ne vaut pas la peine

Le restaurant est une arnaque et le quartier est très déplaisant
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Location and overall maintenance poor.

The hotel is not within easy walking distance to attractions in the city. The hotel is badly maintained. Remote controls for the airconditioning and TV did not work well. Shower didn't have enough pressure. Staff however were polite and tried to help as much as possible.