AMARI COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, Colombo

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this 5-star hotel offers a rooftop infinity pool with sea views and a sun terrace. Amari Colombo is located a 2-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, near Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall, and Galle Face Green. The hotel features 26 floors with soundproof, air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms; many rooms provide ocean or city views. Dining includes two restaurants-Prego on the 26th floor serving Italian cuisine, and Ahara offering Thai and international dishes-plus a bar and coffee house on site. Breakfast is available as a buffet with continental, American, and full English/Irish options, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free choices. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre, spa, evening entertainment with live music, and walking tours. Business amenities include a business centre with fax/photocopying, meeting/banquet facilities, and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Free private parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are provided. Family-friendly features include kid-friendly buffets, kids' meals, and the option for family rooms. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Amari Colombo.

Rooftop infinity pool with panoramic sea views, open all year

Exceptional breakfast buffet with live cooking stations and diverse cuisines

Attentive and friendly staff, consistently praised in guest reviews

Central location within walking distance of Galle Face Green and other attractions

Lifts are insufficient for the hotel size, leading to long waits during peak times

The hotel sits on a busy road, which can make taxi pickup noisy and slightly challenging