A beautiful building in a very pleasant area of Colombo; the architecture and interior design of the hotel are a joy to behold and the vast majority of staff are polite and courteous. Plenty of amenities nearby to suit all tastes and interests. The breakfasts were great both mornings (both the Sri Lankan breakfast and the Western style), and they really lived up to the high expectations we’d had from the Instagram marketing we’d seen.
We were upgraded to the North West Suite, which was a larger room, for which we were greatly appreciative; a couple of issues with working plugs and appliances (coffee machine and hair dryer) were reported and rectified, although the wiring/plugs more broadly were temperamental and poorly placed (as expected, possibly, with the charm of an older hotel). However, the bed was comfortable, the hotel was quiet, and the bathroom was well appointed.
Our only qualm was with the overzealous Head of Housekeeping, who seemed to not grasp the subtlety required for such a role, or the privacy with which guests might like to enjoy the beautiful hotel. It appeared that he lingered all too often in search of a tip, and didn’t quite appreciate the boundaries one might desire when paying a reasonable fee for each night. My wife and I took to speedily locking the door and placing the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on the handle to keep his incessant interrupting to a minimum. His deputy was, however, an asset to the hotel, who seemed to comprehend the subtle art of providing high quality service for a luxury stay in a lovely hotel.
All-in-all, a great choice for a hotel in the heart of Colombo, and hopefully, during a busier season, the aforementioned Head of Housekeeping might spread his overbearing attention across the many rooms of the hotel.
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Janet
Majoittunut 5. 2025
Muu
10/10
Ylivertainen
Lähetetty 26.6.2025
Something different
This hotel is lovely but also interesting with a long and colourful history.
Käännä
Majoituspaikan vastaus: Dear Madam,Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the charm and history of the hotel. It was a pleasure to have you with us, especially in the Royal Suite – a room that holds such special significance.We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.Warm regards,PamodaReservationsParadise Road Tintagel Colombo
Vieraskäyttäjä
Majoittunut 4. 2025
Muu
10/10
Ylivertainen
Lähetetty 7.5.2025
Wonderfully atmospheric building, and excellent food and service. Breakfast in the courtyard was delicious and dinner on the verandah was wonderful. Cocktail bar was gorgeous and had the best Cosmopolitan of the trip there! Really attentive housekeeping staff and front of desk for check out in particular.
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Vieraskäyttäjä
Majoittunut 4. 2025
Muu
10/10
Ylivertainen
Lähetetty 2.5.2025
Excellent lovely colonial hotel spacious rooms and staff where amazing. Food was excellent they left little trests at night chocolate coated strawberries or biscuits and there was lots of things to do close by we had a wonderful 3 nights and will come back again
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Katie-LouiseA
Majoittunut 3. 2025
Pariskunta
10/10
Ylivertainen
Lähetetty 1.4.2025
I planned my trip to Sri Lanka 3 years ago and fell in love with this property for my Colombo section of the trip as soon as I saw it. I’ve had it booked for a long time, but recently the negative reviews started to make me nervous, people can be really harsh about the hotel and I worried it had lost its shine. Trust me, it hasn’t. I think some are forgetting this is a period property and a lot of the original features are still in place, so comments about it seeming “tired”, I would counter with saying it has wonderful character. It’s absolutely beautiful and even prettier in person. The staff are wonderful and nothing is ever too much trouble. The bed is huge and comfortable and the food is excellent. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Colombo, despite there being lots of new places being built. Nothing will ever match the charm, elegance and character of Tintagel.
We stayed one night at The Tintagel, Paradise Road and loved its historic charm. The building, with its original furniture, has character and a sense of history. While some may perceive it as old or worn, for us, this only added to its unique appeal. The cleanliness was good and we had a fantastic breakfast to start our day. Despite our short stay, the attentive staff made a lasting impression with their warm and professional service.