Shangri-La Colombo, Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo - A luxury oceanfront hotel with 541 rooms, seven dining venues, and direct mall access

Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Colombo’s business district, Shangri-La Colombo features 541 rooms, suites, and serviced apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic ocean or city views. Signature amenities include Shangri-La beds with 300-thread-count linens, marble-clad bathrooms with rainfall showers, and Horizon Club privileges like private check-in and sunset cocktails. The hotel houses seven restaurants and bars, including Shang Palace for authentic Chinese cuisine, Capital Bar & Grill for prime steaks, and Sapphyr Lounge for afternoon tea with live entertainment. Guests have direct access to One Galle Face Mall, home to over 200 retail outlets and 30 dining options. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, a fully equipped gym, and Chi, The Spa offering traditional Sri Lankan treatments. Located between Galle Face Green promenade and Beira Lake, Shangri-La Colombo is a 45-minute drive from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Pros

Horizon Club Lounge access includes complimentary breakfast, evening cocktails, and private meeting rooms.

Direct connection to One Galle Face Mall with over 200 retail outlets and diverse dining options.

Adventure Zone provides supervised indoor play for children aged 6 months to 12 years.

Seven restaurants and bars, including Shang Palace and Capital Bar & Grill, feature live cooking stations and signature dishes.

Rooms offer panoramic ocean or city views with signature Shangri-La beds and marble bathrooms.

Cons

The pool is outdoors and lacks shade during peak sunlight hours.

Horizon Club privileges are limited to specific room categories.