Overlooking the Beira Lake, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel is a city resort with a rural view. With standard rooms and an Executive Floor accessed by a private lift, it has accommodation for the business or leisure guest. It embraces a pool and courtyard lined with restaurants facing the lake. For events, meetings and private functions the numerous halls provide the required setting and facilities. On the floor below the usually busy lobby lounge area, there are some shops and an art gallery.
Colombo has plenty of classy, sophisticated options as well as hotels for reasonable rates that can be included in this definitive list of something for everyone. Some of these establishments boast decades of history and elegant refurbishment – one such example is the Galle Face Hotel. Here is our pick of hotels in Colombo with spectacular views from the rooftops, exquisite gastronomy and promises of a luxurious stay.