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Taj Samudra Colombo

5.0 of 5
25, Galle Face Center Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
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Ranked #7 of 22 hotels in Colombo
4.0 of 5 stars 330 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Sri Lanka(15)
  • Very good(10)
  • Golden dragon(7)
  • Sea View room(5)
  • Coffee shop(5)
  • Swimming pool(5)
  • Travel desk(4)
  • Business trip(4)
  • Great location(3)
  • Air conditioning(3)
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TerryMinuit
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

The hotel is in desperate need of refurbishment. The public areas are satisfactory at best and the rooms are very dated and worn. The pool area is very small with just a few sun loungers and insufficient chairs and they were all worn and repainted in places with household gloss paint. It is difficult to believe this is a Taj... More

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Sundararajan51
Chennai
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13 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

I visited Taj Samudra in Colombo once again last week. They continue to maintain the excellent standards. The room tariffs have been revised though the food prices at their very good restaurants remain the same as last year. The personal touch of some of their staff has been unbelievable ! More

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Sophielaura123
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

Having just spent a weekend at the Taj Samudra I can happily comment on what a lovely hotel this really is. Having read the reviews I was not sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. You can tell the Hotel is not a recent build however the rooms are spacious and extremely clean, with everything you need in... More

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mugro
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

I have read the other reviews on this hotel and agree with some of the points that the other reviewers mentioned, and don't agree with others. First, we also noticed the odd smell in the hallways and wondered why there was no air conditioning in the hallways. It was especially hot near the lifts. The hotel is undergoing a significant... More

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Chan W
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

My doughtier got very ill after having a meal here. More

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natasha1980
natasha1980
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22 reviews
17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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The Taj is supposed to be a five star hotel group, but I saw little at this hotel that would make me think so. Although the hotel has a friendly staff, though the rooms need serious updating. The bathrooms are old and the shower seems more like from a motel. The toiletries are average and the sheets sometimes have tears... More

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TajSamudra, Director of Sales at Taj Samudra Colombo, responded to this review
9 February 2012

We thank you for your positive sentiments on your overall experience at our hotel. We have noted your comments on the condition of the overall Look and Feel of the Rooms, Corridors and Public Areas and are happy to inform you that the hotel is in the process of finalising a large scale renovation which will see to the issues... More

AnujaSawhney
Noida
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13 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Taj Samudra is the perfect place to stay while visiting Colombo. Location is very central, all shopping place are in close proximity. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from the beach too. As befits Taj Hospitality, everything is well taken care of, right from check-in to check-out. The Coffee Shop and the Indian food restaurant are both top of... More

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TajSamudra, Director of Sales at Taj Samudra Colombo, responded to this review
30 January 2012

We thank you for your overall positive comments on your stay at the hotel. We value your patronage and the entire team at the hotel looks forward to being of continued service to you and welcoming you back to the Taj Samudra, Colombo. Anahat Arora Director of Sales More

PriyankaK1
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Recently I visited this hotel and was totally shocked by the laundry service of this hotel. I felt completed cheated. My package had a free laundry service of four pieces of clothes. I gave only two pieces of clothes and I expected it to t\be washed and cleaned and then ironed and sent to my room by 9pm the same... More

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TajSamudra, Director of Sales at Taj Samudra Colombo, responded to this review
30 January 2012

We have noted your comments on Laundry Service and will be taking it up with the concerned department. I would like to sincerely apologise to you for the inconvenience cause to you by this errant incident, let me assure you that this is an abberation. We value your patronage and the entire team at the hotel looks forward to being... More

NEWPROBLEM
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Taj Samudra Has Natural Advantages To. .... Scenic Location The Very Fine Taj Hospitality. They Allowed A Early Check In And Also Peritted A Late Checkout. Complimentary Buffet Has A Good Selection Of South Indian Snacks. Authentic Punjabi Cuisine At The Navratna With Attentive And Responsive Staff. There Was A Emergency And I Was In Needof A Doctor On A... More

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TajSamudra, Director of Sales at Taj Samudra Colombo, responded to this review
26 January 2012

We thank you for your positive sentiments on your overall experience at our hotel. We value your patronage and the entire team at the hotel looks forward to being of continued service to you and welcoming you back to the Taj Samudra, Colombo. Anahat Arora Director of Sales More

pchowhan17
Bangalore, India
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We stayed in this hotel during our visit to Maldives and Srilanka.We stayed there two nigths / three days and had a great time there. The location of Taj Samudra is the best as it oversees the sea. The place is close to some of the best shopping areas in SL. The choice of food is good. The lounge bar... More

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