Renuka City Hotel (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

Take a nice dip in the rooftop pool. It's an awesome experience with the sea view and chic ambiance. It's a great place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. Go during the evening hours and check-out the darkly lit star studded sky.

The location is great. You are close to shopping, restaurants, bars, museums, and beaches.

Rooms are clean and spacious. The staff is very polite, friendly, and helpful. The facility is somewhat expensive but great when visiting Columbo.

Perhaps the hotel workers get paid by commission. For example, the guy at the pool bar appears anxious about visitors ordering drinks and paying their bill, which can appear pushy and even intimidating. There's definitely a competition between the concierge and taxi service. The hotel concierge will push their way through, even denying the taxi service from coming to the hotel.

Watch out for the huge tax fee for the room and you will be charged a hefty additional charge if the hotel books you a taxi. Drinks are excessively priced as well. This hotel is more suitable for business travellers than leisure travellers.

It's comes down to a matter of taste, but you may find that the hotel breakfast lacks quality. The room décor is modern but sparse, it's like staying in a gallery. You're supposed to pay your hotel bill in the local currency; however, don't be surprised if prior to your arrival you are charged in your own currency. You are limited to a half-litre of mineral water per person. Wi-Fi is tricky to use as each person must have their own username and password.