Taj Samudra

Best Food Choice

Best Indian Restaurant in Colombo

The stay was quite comfortable. The one thing was missed was the regular Taj goodies like the sewing kits etc which makes life a bit comfortable in case of emergencies. The restaurants are good and so is the bar.

Under Renovation & Not Recommended

The Taj is a famous Indian hotel management group with some great hotels around the world...but not in Colombo. Granted we stayed there while it was under renovation (which of course we did not know until we arrived) but even after the renovation the hotel will not meet our expectations.

Initially, we checked into an unrenovated room on the business executive floor. Upon hearing that there was renovation work we asked for a renovated room which they kindly complied. Clearly, renovation simply meant that they re-painted the rooms and maybe changed the mattresses. not much else. For example, post renovation the bathroom was still over 20 years old, the furniture was old and the overall workmanship was very poorly done. To make matters worse, the rooms were infested with ants! On two separate days, the elevators were not working.

Breakfast was included but served in a Chinese restaurant with unattractive ambience. The food selection was mediocre. I felt sorry for the guy making omlettes as he couldn't help scrambling the eggs.

The staff are friendly and they certainly try their best. However, they could use a bit more training. For example, they asked me to fill out a survey upon check-out. I joked with them saying that they shouldn't watch while I complete the survey. After I handed back the survey they joked 'only good service for the front desk staff?'. Out of courtesy, I changed the survey to 'excellent'. The lady actually had the nerve to ask for my signature to authenticate the amendments.

I saw other hotels in Colombo but not the rooms so I can't say if there are better choices. The TransAsia hotel seemed promising.

Unique Quality: Should have a nice outdoor pool when the renovation is complete.

The ocean views are great!

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Business Travel

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Taj Samudra - Colombo

The Taj Samudra Colombo is located on 12 acres of landscaped gardens facing the historic Galle Face Green with a panoramic view of the Indian ocean. It blends the quiet charm of an earlier era with a comfort and efficiency of an International hotel. It is also an architectural landmark in Colombo built in local style. All 292 rooms and luxurious suites are well appointed with every modern indulgence and comfort. The historic Colombo club within the hotel grounds houses superb conferencing facilities for up to 450 persons. In all the hotel offers 9 banquet rooms ideal for small large gatherings. The hotel also has extensive sports recreation facilities including a swimming pool, health club, tennis court and squash court. There are 3 specialty restaurants, Port, Mix Bar, Navratne / Golden Dragon, Rendezvous, bar discotheque offering a choice of cuisines in elegant surroundings. Utell Superior Selection - Offers the traveller quality rooms and facilities making their stay, whether business or leisure, relaxing and comfortable

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Festivals, Family Travel, Business Travel

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Unique Quality: Situated on 11 acres of landscaped gardens and facing the historic Galle Face Green on the waterfront, the hotel has the finest location in the city. It offers guests a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Luxury Travel

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Taj Samudra Hotel facing...

Taj Samudra Hotel facing Indian Ocean

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Taj Sumadra Hotel

Unique Quality: Beautiful garden and pools. The buffet breakfast was just great.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

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We stayed 3 nights at the 5...

We stayed 3 nights at the 5 star Taj Sumadra Hotel and discovered that there was no towels when my wife was half way through her shower. This has never happened in our travelling experiences. I hope this is not another ploy to extract extra tips!

Unique Quality: The swimming pool looks inviting but it being the raining season we didn't get the chance to use it. The gym and sauna comes at no extra charge and the standard is acceptable. The hotel's taxi driver, Fernando is both friendly and patient. He can take you to any part of Sri Lanka and the rates are affordable.