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Tintagel Colombo
Paradise Road's boutique suite hotel in a heritage house on Rosmead Place that was once home to three of Sri Lanka's political leaders, with a courtyard pool.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique heritage hotel
- Area
- Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- paradiseroadhotels.com
Good to know
- Private pool
- Lap pool
- Daily high tea
Why we recommend it
Tintagel Colombo is the city's most characterful small hotel. Run by Paradise Road, the Colombo design brand behind The Gallery Café, it occupies a heritage building of national importance on Rosmead Place in Colombo 7 that was previously home to three of Sri Lanka's political leaders. The interiors were designed by Paradise Road's founder Udayshanth Fernando, and the hotel has been featured in National Geographic, Architectural Digest and Condé Nast Traveller.
Accommodation is in suites rather than standard rooms, in Executive, Royal and Superior categories, and the hotel markets itself as exclusive suites in the heart of Colombo. It will suit travellers who care about design and atmosphere more than resort facilities.
There is a private swimming pool on the ground floor within a walled courtyard, which gives real privacy in the middle of the city, and the hotel also mentions a lap pool. The alfresco dining area sits off the main lobby lounge, with polished concrete tables under a patio, and the restaurant is open from 6.30am to 11pm. Tintagel's signature high tea is served daily from 3pm to 6pm, in the courtyard or the lobby, and is a good reason to visit even if you are staying elsewhere.
Bookings can be made through the Paradise Road hotels website or by phone. Staying here also puts you close to the rest of the Paradise Road world: The Gallery Café, opened in 1998 in Geoffrey Bawa's former offices, hosts monthly rotating exhibitions through Paradise Road Galleries, and the brand's shops in Colombo 3 and Colombo 7 sell homeware, kitchen items and gifts from 10am to 7pm. It suits couples, design lovers and travellers who want a quiet, personal base close to the city's museums and cafés.
Rosmead Place is in the heart of Colombo 7. Butter Boutique, the bakery café, is directly opposite at the top of the street, and Paradise Road Café, The Commons and Café Kumbuk are a short tuk-tuk ride away. The National Museum, Viharamahadevi Park and Independence Memorial Hall are close by, and Geoffrey Bawa's house, Number 11, in Colombo 3, is easy to combine with a stay for anyone interested in Sri Lankan architecture.
Tintagel Colombo FAQs
Where is Tintagel Colombo?
At 65 Rosmead Place, Colombo 7.
What is the history of the building?
It is a heritage building that was previously home to three of Sri Lanka's political leaders.
Who designed the interiors?
Udayshanth Fernando, founder of Paradise Road.
What type of rooms are there?
Suites in Executive, Royal and Superior categories.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a private pool in a walled courtyard, and a lap pool.
Can non-guests have high tea?
The signature high tea is served daily from 3pm to 6pm in the courtyard or lobby.
How do I book?
Through paradiseroadhotels.com or by calling +94 11 751 0000.
What is nearby?
Butter Boutique, the National Museum and Viharamahadevi Park.