General Information:

Floors: 7
Ratings: AAA

Hotel Description:

The Taj Samudra Colombo is located on 12 acres of landscaped gardens facing the historic Galle Face Green with a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. It blends the quiet charm of an earlier era with a comfort and efficiency of an international hotel. It is also an architectural landmark in Colombo built in local style. All 292 rooms and luxurious suites are well appointed with every modern indulgence and comfort. The historic Colombo Club within the hotel grounds houses superb conferencing facilities for up to 450 persons. In all the hotel offers 9 banquet rooms ideal for small and large.

Room Description:

Q1cw - Air-conditioned with International Direct Dial facility, writing desk, colour TV with satellite programmes, data ports, 24-hour Room Service. The rooms offer comfortable seating and a breathtaking view of the sea or the pool. Queen, double or twin beds.

Q1bw - renovated rooms, air-conditioned with International Direct Dial facility, writing desk, minibar, colour TV with satellite programmes, data ports, 24-hour Room Service. The rooms offer comfortable seating and a breathtaking view of the sea or the pool. Queen, double or twin beds.

Q1ew - luxuriously appointed spacious rooms designed for the business traveller. Airport limousine transfer on request and chargeable. Private check-in, personal safe, in-room fax, valet service, complimentary bottle wine and chocolates. Private lounge offers complimentary breakfast, cocktail hour and tea / coffee throughout the day. Magnificent view of the sea or the pool, with balconies in some rooms. Queen, double or twin beds.

K1s - two room suites with dinning and sitting area with a panoramic view the sea. Some suites have balconies and private sit outs. Airport limousine transfer on request and chargeable. Private check-in, personal safe, in-room fax, valet service, complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates. Private lounge offers complimentary breakfast, cocktail hour and tea / coffee throughout the day. The suites have king beds.

Room Amenities:

• Air condition - guest rooms
• Balcony - some rooms
• Bath - towelling robe
• Cable Television / CNN / BBC
• Complimentary newspaper - some rooms
• Direct Dial Telephone
• Express check-out
• Kitchenette - some rooms
• Minibar - some rooms
• Radio - some rooms
• Razor electrical socket
• Refrigerator - some rooms
• Satellite Television
• Shoe cleaning - guest rooms
• Television

General Information:

• Air Condition - public rooms
• Ballroom
• Bar
• Barbecue
• Beauty salon
• Business Centre
• Coach - bus parking
• Cocktail Lounge
• Coffee shop
• Complementary welcome drink
• Conference facilities
• Florist
• Medical facilities
• Parking
• Poolside snack bar
• Restaurant

Off-Site:

• Pharmacy

**Fees may apply to above facilities**

Services and Facilities:

• 24-Hour front desk
• Babysitting service
• Barber - men's hairdresser
• Car rental - car hire
• Concierge
• Currency exchange
• Doctor available - on call
• Front desk safe-deposit box
• Ladies hairdresser
• Laundry - cleaning service
• Massage service
• Multilingual staff
• Photo copying
• Porter - Bell Hop
• Room Service - 24-hours
• Secretarial services
• Tour desk
• Valet parking
• Wake up Service

**Fees may apply to above services**

Hotel taxes are - 27.5%, Hotel service charge is - included in rates from 19th January 2004 - Cess /government tax / 1% minimum night stay may apply, Travel agent commissions are - 10%

Family plan - there is no room charge for one child aged 12 years or under when sharing a room with two paying adults and using existing beds. Maximum two adults and one child per room.

Reservations accepted until 4:00 pm local hotel time on day of arrival, however it is recommended that when making reservations on the same day as arrival that they are confirmed no later than 12:00 noon local hotel time.

Pets not permitted.

Meal plan - no meal plan included in rates.

Telex number - 21729tajlanc xxxcp1

Taj longstay offer - includes round trip transfer, buffet breakfast in the coffee shop, 15% discount on food and beverage, laundry and telephone charges, minimum 5 nights

Taj transit stay offer - includes two way airport transfers buffet breakfast in the coffee shop, early check-in at 8:00 am and late check-out at 6:00 pm.

Pack1 - best available rate get best available rates at over 60 Taj hotels.

Pack2 - transfer inclusive includes airport pickup and drop by hotel car. Experience our hospitality right from when you arrive at the airport.

Pack3 - extended stay 5 nights and more airport pickup, no room charge for spouse. Available for stay of five nights and more.

Pack4 - incredible India includes taxes, two ways airport transfer, half an hour spa.

Pack5 - weekend specials - special rates applicable for weekend stays, weekend specials available for all room types are applicable for stay on weekends only.

Pack6 - early-bird one night cc deposit required, cancellation 7 days. Taj hotels offer special incentive for booking made 21 days or more in advance.

Pack7 - last minute just 5 days before available only on

Recreation:

• Children's swimming pool
• Disco - Night Club
• Fitness centre - health club
• Gymnasium
• Jogging track
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Playground
• Sauna
• Squash courts
• Tennis courts

Off-Site:

• Beach
• Boutiques - shops
• Casino
• Golf course

**Fees may apply to above activities**

Nearby Attractions:

• Main bus station - 1 Mile / 2 kilometres
• Main railway station - 1 Mile / 2 kilometres
• Dehiwala Zoo - 6 Miles / 10 kilometres

Nearby Restaurants:

The hotel has three specialty restaurants - French, Chinese and Indian together with a 24-hour Coffee Shop serving a variety of international favourites. The specialty restaurants are all theme based and serve authentic cuisine. In close proximity is a Japanese restaurant and continental restaurant with alfresco dining. The city has a wide variety of restaurants from Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Western food. All restaurants are in close proximity with 10 minutes drive from the hotel.

Golden Dragon: 0 Kilometers north
Open: Sunday to Saturday - 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm for lunch and dinner
Serving: Chinese Cuisine.

Mc Donalds - 1.9 miles / 3.1 Kilometres south

Transportation:

• Airport transfer
• Car rental
• Public transportation
• Taxi

Taxi cost varies. Return Airport transfers US$ 200.00

Property Location: Colombo

Area Airports: CMB

Guarantee Policy: You must use a credit card to book online.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your reservation form.