Reviews of Shalimar Hotel 2 stars

Staff was very helpful.

The hotel is close to Maradana railway station so it was easy to catch our train the next day. The bed was clean and comfortable. The room was large and the aircon worked well. There was a TV with a variety of channels. The inner courtyard is very pretty with plants and flowers. It has a slightly colonial vibe. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

The facilities are a little rundown but it was perfect for our short stay.

I liked the staff; friendly and helpful. I liked the location which is close to main attractions in the city.

Nothing. The place was good.

Lovely staff and we were able to check in late. Very close to Maradana train station. Chandra was so friendly and helpful.

Road noise if you’re in the rooms close to the road.

Chandra and Stanley were very helpful and attentive – they even walked to the station with me to help with finding the right train ticket. Great hosts!

Big spacious room, very nice staff

Neighborhood, location

Very clean and simple room.

Small things only: There was a kettle and mugs but no tea. Also no shampoo or bodywash in the shower

The best part of our stay was the staff. Specially Mr. Stanley at the front desk and Mr. Chander. Everybody else was also very good to us. We had a very good breakfast every day. Hotel restaurant also serves good food.

The hotel is located in a busy area of the city.

Close to city easy access and car park available

Shower head should be changed

The facilities were exceptionally good for the price.

Comfortable hotel for our one night stay, close to the train station so useful for ongoing transport. Room was bigger than expected and comfortable. We had breakfast there too for ease and the portions were generous.

Overall felt a little expensive compared to other places we’ve stayed but perhaps that’s just a Colombo thing

The staff were fabulous. We arrived very late on a public holiday and were well looked after by Mr Chandra. The next day Mr Stanley was exceptionally helpful in guiding us to the train station, buying tickets, and on to the right train to Ahangama. Genuinely helpful and supportive, making this experience so much easier for us.

Noisy fan in room. Bathroom with smelly drain. Limited breakfast options (American or continental breakfast only), though it was the holiday period I guess.

Close to train station, not so nice area to stay longer. Comfortable apartment but definitely require some upgrades and better cleaning.

Mr Stanley and his staff were exceptional. Very friendly and they went out of their way to be helpful. The rooms were very large with big beds, comfy pillows and good aircon. A TV too. The shower was hot and there were clean towels. We walked from Colombo station and it took about 30 minutes. The reception area is large and cool with comfortable seating. I would stay here again.

The hotel is dated and needs refurbishing but this is reflected in the price.

Due to a sudden change of plans, this was our second stay at Shalimar Hotel in less than one month. We enjoyed our staying here this time around even more then our first stay. The staff are knowledgeable, efficient, polite, yet friendly, and go above and beyond to meet guests' requests. The food at the hotel's restaurant is good. Rooms are spacious, clean and nicely decorated; beds are comfortable. The hotel is located in downtown, close to many local restaurants, shops, mini markets and the Lotus Tower and next to Maradana Train Station.

Location is very lively and central and many transport options are easily available. Staff is extremely helpful especially Mr. Chandra and Mr. Stanley. Restaurant has good food options and halal food is available. Room and hotel overall has an old school vibe but well-kept and comfortable. Housekeeping was done daily and room service for food is available.

There is no elevator, so people needing special accessibility may have an issue. Payments are cash only. Hotel entrance doors are closed at late night hours but there is a door-bell at the entrance which can alert the staff inside who will open the doors then.

Staff is amazingly helpful

Well located and felt very welcome.

Good in the heart of the city Large rooms But there is no fan in the AC room. Ac is placed far from the bed. So it takes too much time for cooling.

This is a really stylish hotel with an interesting and beautiful architecture and a retro vibe. The hotel is located in downtown, a 5 - 10 minute walk to many local restaurants and local mini markets and the Lotus Tower. Our room was spacious, luminous and very clean with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is basic, but modern and functional, with hot running water at all times. The staff are very polite, problem – solving oriented and efficient. The food at the the hotel’s restaurant is good and reasonably priced. The drinks are also very affordable.

The furniture in the rooms needs some refurbishment, most rooms could use a paint job.

All the staff’s are very nice and special Chandra is very nice and very friendly and he speak Hindi with us . And he is very knowledgeable person. We like him.

The staff are polite and attentive. Close to Mardana station. Comfy bed

The area around the hotel isn’t great. It’s a lovely old building but super tired and with no atmosphere to hang around for. AC had one loud setting, tv remote didn’t work