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Ellen's Place

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colombo with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Ellen's Place offers a quiet escape with thoughtful amenities. Travelers love the outdoor pool with a children's area, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The welcoming atmosphere consistently stands out in guest feedback.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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31, Shady grove avenue, Colombo 08, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lanka Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bellagio Casino - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sri Anandabhavan Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Juicy Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Love Berry Juice Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mintage Restaurant & Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ellen's Place

Hotel near Colombo City Centre
At Ellen's Place, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Ellen's Place offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ellen's Place Hotel Colombo
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen's Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Ellen's Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ellen's Place?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ellen's Place?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ellen's Place?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ellen's Place located?

Located in Borella, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of House of Fashions and Royal Colombo Golf Club. Golden Key Eye & ENT Hospital and Pettah Hindu Temples are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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