HOTEL NIPPON COLOMBO, Colombo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Hotel Nippon Colombo offers 49 rooms including Standard, Deluxe, and Superior Suites, plus a Family Suite with two connected rooms. All rooms include air conditioning, free WiFi, laptop-friendly workspaces, safes, and private bathrooms with showers. Deluxe Suites feature personal balconies with city views. Standard Triple Rooms contain three single beds. Rooms have flat-screen TVs with cable channels, tea/coffee makers, and soundproof walls.
Dining and Bars
The hotel features a restaurant specializing in South Indian cuisine, particularly Keralite dishes and Sri Lankan rice and curry with Kerala influences. The café serves Nippon Mutton Rolls (also available with beef, fish, or vegetable fillings), short eats, and desserts including Oreo 'Kiri' Cake. A well-stocked bar offers happy hours and an unlimited beverage menu throughout the day. Open weekdays 6:30 AM-8:30 PM, weekends 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.
Meeting and Event Spaces
Crimson 123 meeting space accommodates small-scale events, workshops, and training programs with customizable setups. The heritage building provides gallery space for displaying paintings, sculptures, and performance art. The hotel provides event staff support and food and beverage services for functions.
Location and Access
Located in Colombo 02 at Union Place, 4 km from Bambalapitiya and 15 km from Kelaniya. Nearby landmarks include Gangaramaya Temple (1 km), Beira Lake (0.5 km), Bally's Casino (0.5 km), Cenotaph War Memorial (1.5 km), and National Museum of Colombo (2 km). Bandaranaike International Airport is 28 km away. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
Hotel Services
24-hour reception, laundry service, and safe deposit boxes in every room. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, a security system, and first aid kits. The property operates as one of Sri Lanka's first five hotels, housed in a protected heritage building with historical significance in Colombo.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers a convenient Main Street location perfect for sightseeing in Colombo. The rooms are noisy due to their proximity to a busy road, and improvements could be made in cleanliness. The staff's level of service varies from friendly and helpful to disinterested. Despite the sanitation issues in the neighborhood, the helpful staff and close proximity to public transport enhance the location's appeal. The dining experience is decent but lacks variety. Overall, it is an adequate choice for those wanting a central location.
The hotel is situated on the main road side which can be noisy due to constant beeping. Despite this, the service was very friendly and helpful, particularly welcoming after a long journey. The location is good for sightseeing in Colombo, but cleanliness in the local area was a concern. The dining experience was pleasing with good quality, though somewhat limited. The facilities are functional and satisfactory.
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