Hotel Nippon Colombo

Hotels
7.8 (508 reviews)
123 Kumaran Rathnam Road Slave Island, Union Place , Colombo , LK
+94 112 431 888

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Bad food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.26
Mentioned low cleanliness with stains on bedsheets and unpleasant smells in common areas.
Service
8.73
Helpful staff was noted, though there were mentions of poor service from specific staff members.
Location
8.27
Good location near attractions but noisy due to main road traffic.
Room Quality
6.72
Rooms described as small, some with no windows or locked windows.
Amenities
8.55
Basic amenities available, decent comfort and accessibility.
Value for Money
7.91
Some guests felt the price was high for the service and quality provided.
Food and Beverage
6.26
Breakfast was criticized for quality and poor coffee.
Overall Experience
8.73
General positive sentiment as well as recommendations despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:20

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Hotel Nippon Colombo offers elegant rooms with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with free toiletries.

Convenient Facilities: Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, free private parking, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs. Additionally, the hotel provides car hire services for exploring the city.

Ideal Location: Situated near major attractions like the U.S. Embassy and Khan Clock Tower, Hotel Nippon Colombo is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore Colombo easily.

Book your stay now at Hotel Nippon Colombo for a memorable and comfortable experience in Colombo!

Important information:

Please note that food and beverages are not allowed in the guest rooms.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 508 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.26
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.27
Room Quality: 6.72
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 6.26
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Srikanth • solo_traveller • in
1
Pros:

Rooms and overall all common areas were dirty, lots of cockroaches, broken bathroom and cigarette smoke.

Cons:

Rooms and overall all common areas were dirty, lots of cockroaches, broken bathroom and cigarette smoke.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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MauroRiva • family_with_children • it
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Felicia Dian Ravenska • extended_group • id
8
Pros:

Room was quite packed for 2 people, but overall nice and comfy. The breakfast menu was excellent, and the night in hotel was quite and good for rest

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
7
Per un pit stop va bene, per un soggiorno piu lungo non lo consiglierei
Pros:

si spende poco e va bene cosi

Cons:

Posto molto normale, camera di dimensioni piccole, su un vialone molto trafficato, non centralissimo, c'è di meglio ma anche di peggio.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yousuf Ali • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

Staff is very good.

Cons:

Some things like door not getting locked and bathroom door screeching.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Dharminder • couple • in
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Nadun • solo_traveller • lk
6
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Makalanda • extended_group • lk
4
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Rotem • couple • il
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • es
5
La calidad en general no corresponde con el precio pagado.
Pros:

El edificio tiene encanto histórico. El desayuno es bueno. El personal es muy agradable y ayuda. La climatización de la habitación funciona muy bien. La cafetería no la probamos pero tenía todo una pinta increíble.

Cons:

La limpieza no es buena. Las almohadas huelen a grasa de pelo. El inodoro no estaba limpio, le hace falta un buen repaso. La puerta del baño no cierra. Una sola percha para poner ropa. El colchón era malo o no estaba en buenas condiciones.
Las tazas del desayuno tienen que limpiarse bien porque tenían suciedad incrustada de no haberse lavado correctamente. Una pena estropear un desayuno bueno.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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KK • solo_traveller • jp
5
Cons:

部屋に入った瞬間、蚊が２匹いた。電気式の蚊取り器が置いてあるが全然効いてなかった。
シャワールームの扉が閉まりきらなかった。
テレビのチャンネル数は20chくらいあったが、ほとんどまともに映らなかった。

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jyoti • family_with_children • ae
4
Below average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleanliness, hygiene was not good, small rooms

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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roberta • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Camera abbastanza spaziosa, hotel in buona posizione, a mio avviso va bene per una o comunque poche notti

Cons:

Le tende interne non si alzavano bene per cui la stanza è rimasta semi buia. Pulizia un po' scarsa

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Megan • solo_traveller • us
5
Comfortable stay!
Pros:

Room and bed were comfortable. The balcony rooms are road facing, and at times a little loud, but the balcony was nice to have.

Cons:

The breakfast is mediocre, but the bar was nice. There is an attached cafe that looked good- next time I will book without breakfast and just go to the cafe. The lobby smelled terribly of mold, but the room did not.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jin • extended_group • cn
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Manoj Suranga • solo_traveller • lk
6
Pros:

Convenient location, as the hotel is very close to the city centre.

Cons:

My experience was disappointing from the first day due to problems with the Wi-Fi.

The Wi-Fi in my room was not working properly, and it took the staff more than three hours to address the issue. Eventually, they identified it as a network problem and provided me with a separate router. During this entire process, I had to remain in the room while they used my laptop to troubleshoot the connection, which disrupted my plans for the day.

What was particularly disappointing was that I was not offered a different room while the issue was being investigated. Guests should not have to spend several hours dealing with basic technical problems that should ideally be checked before a room is allocated.

I have stayed in hotels in many countries and have rarely experienced this level of inconvenience over something as basic as Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not recommend this hotel.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Anastasia • extended_group • gr
8
A conveniently located property with character
Pros:

The location is very convenient. The rooms had facilities like a good shower, coffee and tea, tooth brush etc The reception bar and restaurant are renovated and tried to keep the old style. The staff were all very kind and helpful

Cons:

About time that wall to wall carpet is changed

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Iker • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Philomena • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Für eine Nacht nach der Ankunft in Colombo eine super Option!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee