C1 Colombo Fort vs The Steuart by Citrus
Both are in Colombo, 320 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★L B Gate
C1 Colombo Fort
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★L B Gate
The Steuart by Citrus
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick The Steuart by Citrus
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 320 m apart.
Choose C1 Colombo Fort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 50)
Choose The Steuart by Citrus if you want
- to be closer to the beach (530 m / 810 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 18)
Why is C1 Colombo Fort better than The Steuart by Citrus?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.3)+0.5
- 2320 m closer to the area centre−320 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015)+3y
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is The Steuart by Citrus better than C1 Colombo Fort?
- 1280 m closer to the beach (530 m vs 810 m)−280 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| C1 Colombo Fort vs The Steuart by Citrus: which hotel is better? | C1 Colombo Fort | The Steuart by Citrus |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 7.0 | 7.6 +0.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 7.6 | 8.5 +0.9 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.5 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,727 +333 | 1,394 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 12% +27% | top 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 7.6 +0.6 |
| Distance to L B Gate centre | 320 m −320 m | 630 m |
| To the beach | 810 m | 530 m −280 m |
| To public transport | 430 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 84 +5 | 79 |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m −290 m | 570 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 50 |
| Floors | 4 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +3y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
320 m apart
C1 Colombo Fort: city centre: 5.5 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 430 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 810 m, 84 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
The Steuart by Citrus: city centre: 5.3 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 430 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 530 m, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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C1 Colombo Fort or The Steuart by Citrus: common questions
Which is better, C1 Colombo Fort or The Steuart by Citrus?
The Steuart by Citrus leads in 4 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. C1 Colombo Fort is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, C1 Colombo Fort or The Steuart by Citrus?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
C1 Colombo Fort is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 630 m for The Steuart by Citrus.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Steuart by Citrus is 530 m from the nearest beach; C1 Colombo Fort is 810 m.
How far apart are C1 Colombo Fort and The Steuart by Citrus?
The two hotels are 320 m 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