Brighten Hotels vs Earl's Red Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSt. Bastian
Brighten Hotels
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★Maligakanda
Earl's Red Colombo
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
The short answer
Pick Earl's Red Colombo
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 2.1 km apart.
Choose Brighten Hotels if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (26 / 12)
Choose Earl's Red Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.0 / 6.3)
- to walk to the sights (4.2 km / 5.5 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2013)
Why is Brighten Hotels better than Earl's Red Colombo?
- 114 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 36)+19
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has 24-hour room service
Why is Earl's Red Colombo better than Brighten Hotels?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.0 vs 6.3)+0.7
- 21.1 km closer to public transport−1.1 km
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4More guest reviews (78 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2013)+5y
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brighten Hotels vs Earl's Red Colombo: which hotel is better? | Brighten Hotels | Earl's Red Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.0 +0.7 |
| Location | 4.1 | 4.4 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.9 | – |
| Public transport | 3.8 | 9.6 +5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.1 | 7.3 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.0 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 78 +44 |
| Rank in Colombo | bottom 7% | bottom 13% +6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.1 | 4.4 +0.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.5 km | 4.2 km −1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.7 km | – |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 220 m −1.1 km |
| To the airport | 13 km | 12 km −1.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 26 +14 | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 590 m | 620 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 +2 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 31 | 19 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2018 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 19 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.1 km apart
Brighten Hotels: city centre: 5.5 km, nearest station Pettah Station - Colombo (Sri Lanka): 1.3 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 2.7 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Earl's Red Colombo: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station Baseline Road Railway Station: 220 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 12 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m.
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Brighten Hotels or Earl's Red Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Brighten Hotels or Earl's Red Colombo?
Earl's Red Colombo leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, spa & wellness. Brighten Hotels is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Brighten Hotels or Earl's Red Colombo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Earl's Red Colombo is closer: 4.2 km from the centre, against 5.5 km for Brighten Hotels.
How far apart are Brighten Hotels and Earl's Red Colombo?
The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score