Hotels in World Trade Centre, Colombo

Facilities: It's an old hotel, but well-maintained, and the pool is quite nice. Cleanliness: Clean and tidy. Environment: Strong Christmas atmosphere, and there's always live performances in the lobby, which is amazing! In the morning after breakfast, I saw a young man playing the piano, and in the evening, there was a band playing. It was a great experience. Service: The doormen were all very welcoming. Five-star standard service!

The grand oriental hotel did not live up to its name. Sure, this would have been grand in the 18 or 1900’s, but its glory days are way past that - this hotel badly needs a major renovation and updated interior design. There are many things and items in this hotel that must never be reused again - they must be thrown away, never to see daylight again! Examples of such are: the ultra worn out sofa that have seen better bums, the discoloured sheets, the wooden furnishings chipping off. Jose rizal might have stayed here fashionably in the past, but the current interiors indeed look like they stayed the same from the 1800s. Alas, there is also an insect problem or infestation that the management needs to take care of. Cleanliness was an issue. To give credit to the staff, they were professional, warm, and friendly - embodying true Sri Lankan hospitality.

I had a wonderful one-night stay from June 24th to 25th. The hotel offers a fantastic, tranquil escape right in the heart of the city. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring a seamless check-in and checkout experience. The room was immaculate, comfortable, and offered lovely views. Whether you are visiting for business or a quick leisure getaway, the beautiful lakeside setting and excellent service make it a top choice. Highly recommended.

The hotel facilities are great, but the atmosphere was a bit tense. Overall, the hotel itself is good; the rooms and service are all up to par. However, this experience felt a bit strange. We arrived in the middle of the night, and as soon as we entered the hotel, there were two layers of security checks: first, military personnel with sniffer dogs, and then the hotel's own security. Honestly, this kind of setup made me feel a bit tense and unable to relax. I was looking forward to the sea view when I woke up, but the weather wasn't great that day; neither the sky nor the sea were very blue. The advantage of the large floor-to-ceiling windows wasn't really utilized, which was a bit disappointing. After leaving the hotel, the street outside was full of tuk-tuks, emitting a strong diesel smell. It instantly pulled me from the vacation vibe back to reality. 😑

I would not stay here again due to the noise levels into the evenings which prevented me from sleeping. Its a shame as other than the noise its a lovely Hotel, with friendly staff and its very clean and modern. I have raised the issue with the hotel (as well as raising when I was there) but am yet to hear anything back

Even though I checked in late at night, the staff was incredibly attentive. The room was very clean, and the location was excellent – overall, it was a wonderful hotel. The only downside was that the shower didn't drain well, and it ended up flooding a bit.

I stayed one night in a premium city view room. The street on the restaurant side of the hotel seemed lively with a band playing, but we were on the bank side, so it was quiet at night and we slept very well. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast is available at the downstairs restaurant for an extra charge, but there are many places around to get breakfast, so not having it included wasn't an issue at all. My phone charger type didn't match, so I tried to borrow one from the front desk, but they told me the hotel didn't have any and to buy one at Peta Market. The market is about a 10-minute walk, but I'd recommend taking a tuk-tuk if you go at night as the street can be a bit daunting to walk alone. We had dinner at the restaurant on the first floor, and the food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly. Overall, it's a hotel with good value for money.

I needed to blow dry my hair after washing it in the morning, but the hairdryer plug didn't fit the outlet. I reported it to the front desk, and they said they'd send an engineer. After a long wait, no one showed up. I happened to hear a cleaning staff member in the hallway, and they took a look and said they'd get an adapter. It's truly speechless; it's the first time I've encountered a hotel where I needed to use an adapter for their own hairdryer. Once the adapter arrived, the hairdryer still didn't work, so they had to replace it. Three hours later, the engineer finally showed up to 'assist'! The pool also requires crossing a road to get to, and the shower room cleanliness was just so-so. This really doesn't live up to the five-star brand and high price point.

The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel's surrounding facilities were excellent. There's a KFC right outside and a supermarket. Getting around was very convenient too; even though I didn't know my way around, the front desk staff enthusiastically helped me hail a taxi. Plus, there's a simple breakfast and free WiFi. Great value for money!

Very good stay overall. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and located in a convenient area close to many attractions. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The room facilities were good, and the check-in/check-out process was smooth. A great choice for business travelers and I would happily stay here again.