The Kingsbury Colombo

Situated on Janadhipathi Mawatha, overlooking the Indian Ocean and steps away from Galle Face Green, The Kingsbury is a quintessential landmark of Colombo's luxury hospitality. This 5-star hotel, housed in a nine-story building once known as the Ceylon Continental, was extensively refurbished and rebranded in 2012 to relaunch as The Kingsbury Colombo.

Renowned for its impeccable service and location, it features 229 elegantly styled rooms and suites, including the luxurious Kingsbury Suite, which spans over 1,000 sq ft and offers sweeping views of Colombo’s skyline and the Indian Ocean. Each guestroom is outfitted with signature Sealy mattresses, Frette linen, premium toiletries, high-speed Wi‑Fi, LCD TVs, and minibars.

Dining at The Kingsbury is a global culinary journey:

• Harbour Court serves a lavish all-day buffet featuring live-action cooking stations.

• Ocean specializes in fresh seafood with coastal flair.

• Yue Chuan offers authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine.

• Tenku delivers refined Japanese fare by master chef Toshiyuki Okabe.

• Kings Steakbar, Sky Lounge, Honey Beach Club, and Churros Patisserie complete the vibrant dining landscape.

For relaxation, the hotel offers a sun-drenched outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and the Senses Spa, complete with Ayurvedic therapies, sauna, steam rooms, and wellness treatments. Leisure facilities also include a fully equipped fitness center, personal training, and babysitting services for families.

Events and business travelers are well catered for, with six meeting rooms and grand ballrooms such as The Balmoral, The Victorian, and The Winchester—perfectly suited for conferences, weddings, and gala functions.

Guest reviews highlight its standout location (9.2/10) and hospitality (8.8/10), praising attentive staff, spacious beds, and an exceptional breakfast buffet—although some warn that poolside DJ music late at night may disrupt rooms facing the pool. Others note that while public areas feel plush, corridors and rooms may seem slightly dated due to their classic design.

Nearby attractions include the Dutch Hospital precinct, the World Trade Centre, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo National Museum, and Independence Square—all within walking distance or a short drive away