Taj Samudra Colombo
The Taj Samudra is a beautiful resort hotel, which is surrounded by manicured gardens and overlooks the Indian Ocean. It is a five star hotel, which is a good accommodation option for all kinds of travellers.
Location
The Taj Samudra Colombo is near the Indian Ocean and offers amazing views of the surroundings. It is only five minutes’ drive away from the Fort Railway Station and 45 minutes’ drive away from the airport. Located on the Galle Face Center road, it has a prime location in Colombo, and it is at the center of all the happenings in the city.
Room Facilities
The Taj Samudra Colombo has 300 rooms with 16 suites, all of which are lavishly designed and furnished. The Superior rooms have all the basic amenities and come with wooden floors. The Deluxe rooms are larger offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The Executive rooms are perfect for business travellers, and they have a work desk, glass table, and luxury bathrooms. Guests in this room have full access to the Executive Lounge.
The Suites offer a large space with attached working and living area, along with spa bathroom. There are different types of suites for the guests such as Executive, Deluxe and Presidential.
Room facilities include:
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Satellite TV
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Mini bar
- Chairs and Writing desk
- Voicemail
- Wake-up service
- 24 hour room service
- Clock radio
- Ironing board
- In room safe
- Black out drapes
- Bathroom amenities
Hotel Facilities
A number of facilities are provided to the guests at the Taj Samudra Colombo. The hotel offers many leisure activities such as swimming pools, gymnasium, fitness center, and spa. There is also a jogging track along with a number of sports areas such as for tennis and squash.
There is a large business center with several meeting and banquet rooms for the business travellers. Ideal conferencing facilities are provided.
Other facilities include:
- Multilingual staff
- 24 hour front desk
- Automated Teller (ATM)
- Florist
- Jeweler
- Currency exchange
- Parking facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Concierge Desk
- Gift Shop
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Luggage Hold
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Doctor on call
- Car rental
- Tour desk
- Nightclub
Food and Restaurants
There are many eating options at the Taj Samudra Colombo. The Navratna offers classic Indian food and has an extensive menu, which also includes many vegetarian dishes. The Barbeque Terrace is next to the pool and has an amazing view. It offers delicious barbeque meat and seafood. The Golden Dragon offers a variety of Asian cuisines and also has a private dining room. The Steak and Grill house is perfect for steak lovers. There are also a number of bars and lounges such as the Lobby Lounge and Mix Bar.
Nearby Attractions
There are many important nearby attractions, which should not be missed when you stay at the Taj Samudra. The Colombo National Museum and The National History Museums are essential to visit, and so is the National Art Gallery. Other landmarks include the Sepumal Foundation and Lionel Wendt Center.
