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Shalimar Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colombo City Centre

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Breakfast served, international cuisine
Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Food court
Daily English breakfast (USD 5 per person)
Shalimar Hotel in Panchikawatte offers travelers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, meals at the on-site restaurant, drinks at the bar, and convenient dry cleaning services. Express check-in saves time, while barbecue grills add a casual touch.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo, 00100

What's nearby

  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bally's Casino - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 7 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew Heaven Coffee Shop - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Al-FAAZ Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hotel De Buhari - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minan Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dubai Juice Pot - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Shalimar Hotel

Hotel near Colombo City Centre
At Shalimar Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Shalimar Hotel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shalimar Colombo
Shalimar Hotel Colombo
Shalimar Hotel Hotel
Shalimar Hotel Colombo
Shalimar Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalimar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shalimar Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shalimar Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Shalimar Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shalimar Hotel located?

Located in Panchikawatte, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Elphinstone Theatre and Colombo Lotus Tower. All Saints Church and R. Premadasa Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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