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Hotel Nippon Colombo

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | View from room
Front of property
Buffet
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony | View from room
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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123 Kumaran Rathnam Road, Colombo 2, Colombo, 00200
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galle Face Green
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, One Galle Face
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Nippon Colombo

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and a meeting room.
Hotel Nippon Colombo offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Hotel Nippon Colombo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Colombo City Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Bamboo Room
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Colombo City Centre and Nawaloka Hospital
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Nippon Colombo also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Colombo hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Bamboo Room - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Onsite venue #2 - café. Open daily.
The Cabinet Bar & Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bamboo Room
  • The Cabinet Bar & Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Hotel Nippon
Nippon Colombo
Hotel Nippon Colombo Hotel
Hotel Nippon Colombo Colombo
Hotel Nippon Colombo Hotel Colombo

Hotel Nippon Colombo Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are courteous and English is ok. Hotel is clean and cool and quiet. Food is excellent and good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great price, good location and nice hotel.

Nice place to stay for a great price, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel in the heart of Colombo

Fabulous hotel professional staff and delicious food at the restaurant , an easy Tuk Tuk ride to anywhere you want to go
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality

Very nice stay excellent accommodation and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Arrived very late and staff waited for me
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev

Breakfast can be better and more international flavours.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sathiyendrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious stay for a steal! You cant beat this price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A relatively small hotel that still maintains it's heritage. Staff were very pleasant and extremely helpful. The area around the hotel has seen better days but there are plenty of options within walking distance if you are doing the tourist things. The money we saved by staying here was well spent on a fantastic meal at Ministry of Crab!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Nippon was lovely. One of the old type hotels which has been refurbished. The lounge area was nice, lift was clean,staff helpful. The room was average size bed was comfortable. The view from the window wasnt appealing as it was residential and area not that good. However a 3 minute walk from the hotel took you to beautiful gardens, temples etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was the first hotel that had an odour of unclean/unwashed bedding and didn’t feel fresh. I would say you get what you pay for but other hotels at the same price did feel clean. The staff were lovely and did let us check in early after a long flight. Sadly for the bedding we cancelled our future reservation as we were going to stay on our return leg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sukumar

Disliked: Room comfort

Very hot oven room

Location is good. AC is not working at all call couple of time spend an hour still no luck. Inside is burning. Not plasent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadee

It's rightly prices as this is not a relaxing venue. Can't complain because the price is pretty low despite being located in the heart of the city. That goes to say the noise from vehicles will keep you awake at night and wake you u before the alarm. And they definitely need to replace towels as the ones provided are very old. And the definitely have to clean up the balcony as it seems like it had never been cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zoltan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Could be better

We arrived to the hotel at about 1030pm, the hotel lost our booking ans our room wasn’t ready till about 1145pm when the cleaning stuff were cleaning the room. The room was ok, we understand the hotel is a beautiful and very old building (137 years old) but small thing could have been don’t to make the room look better, windows were dirty, window blinds didn’t work very well, and towels were ripped. Staff were friendly, food was ok, one morning we had breakfast buffet and the second morning it was menu service. Hotel is places in a good location, close to bars, restaurants shops and other amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana Loella Cuenca

Disliked: Amenities
The property was within walking distance to both One Galle Face and City Centre. It also has a convenient cafe with quite okay selection of “short eats” for quick snacking. Only drawback was when we requested for house keeping, they did throw out the trash from the main room but left out the one in the toilet. Towels were also not changed as well as the daily toiletries supply though we didn’t need them but it’s standard hotel practice unless I missed out on the request when needed fine line print. Over all an okay stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

sylviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel hotel, en bon etat... on a eu de l'eau chaude...!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel Nippon Colombo

Bra boende för priset. Trevlig och gästvänlig personal som gav oss en hel del tips. Sköna sängar. Eftersom hotellet ligger i en storstad och bredvid en väg kan det låta en del från vägen. Okej frukost.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location in Colombo 2

The staff were very helpful when approached for advice and directions. Breakfast was good. Traffic noise was evident most of the time. Busy street outside. TV worked well. Had trouble with internet access. Could not connect to the secure portal. Staff tried to help but to no avail. Used the unsecured portal but in a limited manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was almost empty so when we arrived they refused to give early check-in @ 7am but wanted charge if wanted so asked to come back at 11am. When we went at 11, there was no room but the guy at the reception found another room. When we went to the room, surprise!!! The bathrooms were almost see through. When complained and mentioned that we will checkout, room was changed to a lower category.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location, right around the corner from the main road. Rooms were comfortable, staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Good hotel, apparently the oldest in Colombo, within short tuk-tuk distance from Colombo train station. Check-in was quick and easy. Room was spacious,with large balcony overlooking the road, and one of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in. Nice restaurant with sufficient choice for breakfast and choice of a la carte or bar bites in the evening. The bar bites were particularly good with good sized portions. Decent bar room available too. All staff in the hotel were very pleasant and helpful. Within easy walking distance from Galle Face, Twin Towers, Clock Tower and Pettah. Clean hotel. Though we only stayed 2 nights we'd definitely recommend this hotel for either short or longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

MAX

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
立地は落ち着いた場所で徒歩でもトゥクトゥクでもすぐに移動できる便利なところです。すぐそばに教会、モスク、お寺があり、礼拝など様々な時間で宗教音楽が聞こえてきます。そういう体験が楽しめる方には良いですが、静かに過ごしたい方は嫌うと思われます。アメニティは石鹸・シャンプー・ボディーソープのみ。エアコンはコントロールできなかったです。客室清掃の責任者らしき人がカギを無理やり開けて入ってきたので、普通は大クレームになると思いますが、スリランカスタイルなんだと思えば気にならないという事で我慢。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness

Underwhelming

Overall the Nippon did not meet our expectations. All standards could be improved. Paid for transfer from the airport and was then charged extra for tolls, paid online for room but at hotel was charged extra for taxes. Breakfast was slow, cold and a strange combination of food. Overall you could get better value for money elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The nastiest restroom I ever seen ! For the money it is really really not acceptable by no means. I never excpected from a hotel with a good name and history to have unclean bed sheets, dirty pillow covers and nasty toilet bowl. Will never come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint

A lovely, colonial style building, (we had a balcony room, which was massive). Nice spacious room with a huge, comfortable bed. The concierge was very friendly and helpful. He gave us plenty of information about places to go and he helped us with various bookings. The food options were a bit limited, but we did most of our eating in the city anyway. Good location if you don't mind walking, about 700 metres to Galle Face, same as the Dutch hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Happy enough on our stay, hotel location is very convenient as is it quite near where our meetings are held, the buffet they have in the morning is very good, really enjoyed it. The staffs are very courteous, friendly and helpful. Their rate per room is very reasonable, and hopefully when I come back will get a good rate again.It was indeed an interesting experience visiting Sri Lanka.