Colombo Hilton Residences | A Business & Leisure Gem
🏨 Quick Ratings (4.5/5 Overall) ✔️ Best for: Business trips, anniversaries & family stays ✔️ 10-Year Glow-Up: Refurbished but kept its classic charm 📍 Location: ★★★★★ CBD heart: 20-min walk to the beach, 5-min drive. Convenience: Two supermarkets nearby, KFC/Pizza Hut within 5 mins. Hidden Surprise: Discovered fruit bats feasting on lakeside trees at dusk—a wild first for me! 🛎️ Service & Lobby: ★★★★☆ Compact but efficient: Midnight check-in took <5 mins. Cozy seating for waiting. 🛏️ Suite Life: ★★★★☆ Upgraded to 29F Executive Suite (150㎡+): Views: Lotus Tower, river, and partial ocean vistas. Perks: Full kitchen, welcome fruit/wine, printer (front desk printing only). Rooms: 1 master bedroom (en-suite), 1 twin, 1 double (shared bath). Gripes: Weird-tasting glass-bottled water, finicky shower temperature. 🍳 Breakfast: ★★★★☆ Spread: Indian/Sri Lankan/Western options + a mystery Chinese corner (breakfast not served there?). My Pick: Yogurt + sweet-sour plantains (even banana-haters will love these!). 💪 Pool & Gym: ★★★★☆ Olympic-sized pool (50x20m, 2m deep) with Lotus Tower views—insta-worthy! Gym: Standard but adequate. 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Travel Notes Despite post-pandemic economic challenges, the country remains safe and stunning—think: Landscapes: Beaches, mountains, wildlife safaris. Food: Seafood, garlic fried rice, hoppers, and dirt-cheap cocktails. Souvenirs: Ceylon tea, coconut/cinnamon whisky! #ColomboHotels #HiltonResidences #VisaFreeTravel #SriLankaDiaries