A long-standing five-star hotel near Fort, with harbour and lake views, a pool deck and the popular Curry Leaf Sri Lankan restaurant.
- Upscale
Why we marked it
- 687 rooms in a landmark tower
- Around a dozen restaurants and bars
- Part of the City of Dreams complex
- City, lake and ocean views
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is Colombo’s biggest hotel project in decades, opened in October 2024 by the John Keells Group. The striking tower, designed with architect Cecil Balmond, sits between Beira Lake and the ocean.
What it’s like
With 687 rooms and around a dozen restaurants and bars, it is a resort within the city. It is also Colombo’s largest event space, so expect conferences and weddings alongside leisure guests. High floors have sweeping views over the city, lake and ocean.
Good to know
- Great if you want everything in one place: food, bars, shopping and entertainment.
- Ask for a high floor with ocean views.
- Fort and Galle Face Green are minutes away.
Where it is
Beira Lake, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka
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