The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (275 reviews)
The Hotel Empyrean Airport, Naikanda, Katunayake , Katunayake , lk

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Free shuttle to and from airport
Super friendly staff
Convenient location
Good food options
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Uncomfortable beds
Limited towels
Thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
4.9
A dirty room with rubbish on the floor and no cleaning was done.
Service
8.4
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, accommodating guest needs.
Location
8.4
Conveniently located close to the airport, which is a major plus.
Room Quality
6.4
The room quality varied; some mentions of uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
7.9
Free shuttle services and restaurant access available.
Value for Money
6.9
Provides good value for a one-night stay.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Food was good, with a restaurant open 24 hours.
Overall Experience
7
Mixed feelings due to cleanliness issues but overall decent for a budget hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:50

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel, just a few steps away from Bandaranaike International Airport, offers a convenient stay for travelers. With free private parking, a garden, and a terrace, guests can relax before or after their journey.

Dining Options and Comfortable Rooms

Guests can indulge in Chinese and Asian cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a cocktail at the bar. Each room is equipped with a desk and cozy bed linen, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.

Nearby Attractions and Accessibility

Located close to popular landmarks such as St Anthony's Church and R Premadasa Stadium, the hotel provides easy access to key attractions. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, The Empyrean Airport Transit Hotel is the perfect choice for a seamless travel experience.

Important information:

An airport shuttle service is available upon request. All shuttle services are subject to availability and must be arranged at least 24 hours prior to arrival

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 275 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 7
W
Wade • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff superb
Food excellent
Bar very reasonable prices and good selection
Location perfect
Free 24/7 shuttle excelleny

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
C
christophe • couple • fr
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mira • couple • se
7
Pros:

Nära flygplatsen. Perfekt med transit till flyget tidig morgon. Rent och modernt rum.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
Y
YUEXI • solo_traveller • cn
9
很满意，服务很贴心
Pros:

服务态度很好，凌晨也来接机，房间整洁

Cons:

无

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
Y
YOGESH • couple • au
1
Very poor
Pros:

Close to airport

Cons:

Thousants of Ants on bathroom ceiling. Hot water never came even after 5 minutes of tap opening. Dirty bathroom. Tea kettle was full of ants- hence no morning tea- have to walk 200 meter to buy one. Staff at duty was very sincere, not their fault as looks like owner just want to earn money but don’t want to spend on basic requirements.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
D
Donatella • couple • it
9
Pros:

La scelta è stata fatta perchè avevamo il volo al mattino molto presto

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
L
Lykke • couple • dk
6
Pros:

Pænt og rent

Cons:

Personalet var på ingen måde behjælpelig… kæmpe kontrast da vi lige kom fra Sri Lanka ( søde mennesker) og hvad en lang mellemlanding på 10 timer.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
G
Gunnar • solo_traveller • se
8
I stayed too short a time to make an overall assessment.
Pros:

I only stayed for 10 hours, to rest before my flight departed at 3:25 am

Cons:

Nothing was bad during the short time I stayed there.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
T
TELLUS • couple • fr
9
Bien situé
Pros:

Accueil parfait ainsi que l'emplacement. Une navette est gratuite mais j'avais pris un taxi car a 2h30 le matin je ne savais pas si celle ci fonctionnait. Et bien oui. Vraiment un hôtel à recommander pour une nuit avant de partir.

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
M
MARINA • family_with_children • ru
10
спасибо персоналу отеля!!! предоставли транфер и выполнили все наши просьбы! спасибо!!!!
Pros:

прекрасный персонал!!!!!

Cons:

все хорошо

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
E
Elizaveta • couple • ru
7
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
A
Alessandro • couple • ch
2
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
K
Katarzyna • solo_traveller • pl
8
Wygodny hotel blisko lotniska
Pros:

Hotel bardzo blisko lotniska. Transfer w cenie. Kawa i herbata w pokoju. Szybkie śniadanie take away.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
H
HENGHONG • solo_traveller • cn
8
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
J
Jerome • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Parfait pour une nuit avant un vol, service de navette inclus

Cons:

On entend tous ceux qui claquent leur porte et parlent dans les couloirs

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
T
Thor-inge • solo_traveller • no
7
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
P
paolo • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

Posizione (scelto per quello. Era per una sola notte prima di partenza mattino presto)

Cons:

Pulizia

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
T
Tim Benjamin • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

The staff members were super friendly and helpful! I got a welcome drink and they also have a transfer to the airport in the price included what is super nice!
The hotel room was clean.

Cons:

My room was a bit old. The air conditioner was very old and looked a bit dirty, and I couldn't open the window.
Some cables were hanging out of the ceiling; I think there used to be a fan there.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
S
Simon • couple • gb
7
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jesse • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

The staff were so helpful

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee