Linked by a walkway to Colombo’s World Trade Center, this modern hotel is a 9-minute walk from Fort railway station and a 12-minute walk from the beach.

Bright, warm rooms offer Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have ocean views. Suites and club rooms gain access to a lounge offering free breakfast and snacks; they also feature separate living rooms. Room service is available.

Dining options include a colonial-style pub, a karaoke bar and an Italian restaurant. There’s also a gym, a beauty salon, a shopping mall, and an outdoor pool with a kids’ pool and a bar. Parking is included.