Ceyloni City Hotel

This would have been an easy 4-star stay if not for a couple of issues: The bathroom/toilet lock wasn’t working. Since we were a family, we didn’t complain and managed, but this could be a dealbreaker for some. The bathroom dustbin knob was broken, so I had to lift the lid manually to throw things away. We stayed in Room 304 during the last week of January for just one night. Here’s our take on the positives and negatives: Positives ✅ Location – Right in the middle of the main city. If you're active and fit, you can easily walk to Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Tooth Relic in about 10 minutes. Plenty of eateries and stores around. ✅ The Room – Clean room and bathroom, fresh towels, a mini fridge (though empty), a spacious almirah, chairs, and a kettle for hot water. ✅ Breakfast – The staff made our breakfast experience great, even with a limited menu. We got eggs, fruits, juice, coffee, and some Sri Lankan cuisine—perfect to start the day! ✅ Wi-Fi – Decent and worked fine for us. We didn’t try the TV. There’s also a lift for easy access to rooms. ✅ The Staff – Very welcoming and friendly. Deen at the restaurant knew Hindi, which was an added bonus. Manju at the reception was super helpful. Negatives 🚫 Apart from the two issues mentioned earlier, here are a few more things to keep in mind: There’s no restaurant in the hotel. Plastic bags in the dustbins would have been useful. The room felt quite dull at night—could definitely use some brighter lighting. However, in the morning, it felt much more pleasant and comfortable. Final Verdict Overall, this was a good choice for a one-night stay. If the minor issues are fixed, it could easily be a solid 4-star experience!

We had an overall good experience with this hotel. Breakfast is the best if compared to the other three hotels we stayed in Sri Lanka. They give each person a full fruit platter, an omelet, a yogurt, and toast with jam and juice, along with a hot beverage. I am usually picky, but I felt that the breakfast (that was included in the price of the daily hotel stay deserved a 5. The only drawback would be the thin windows that allowed the street noise to come through. The staff and the manager were friendly. The staff was very accommodating.

Not sure where all the positive reviews are coming from to be honest. We found this place to be very tired, run down and a bit grubby. The photos on here are VERY flattering. Particularly the bathroom need a good deep clean/refurb. The bed collapsed on one side when I got in. Some power points didn't work. Bedding had holes in and looked older than I am. We checked out early and left for the coast. Seems very expensive for what you get - must be better in Kandy

Ideal for our one night stop over. Very friendly staff, central location and clean with very good washroom. Sri Lankan Premier Inn Trip advisor wants at least 200 characters so I could mention something else but not much more to say other than