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Cinnamon Red Colombo vs Hilton Colombo Residence

Both are in Colombo, 970 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★Slave Island

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
6.4
Score by category
3 of 6
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Hotel★★★★★Slave Island

Hilton Colombo Residence

Guest rating
8.4 Very good
Location score
5.4
Score by category
2 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Cinnamon Red Colombo

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 970 m apart.

Choose Cinnamon Red Colombo if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.4)
  • to walk to the sights (2.6 km / 3.4 km)
  • free parking

Choose Hilton Colombo Residence if you want

  • to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.5 km)

Why is Cinnamon Red Colombo better than Hilton Colombo Residence?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
  2. 2230 m closer to public transport−230 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (3,207 vs 459), so the rating is more reliable×7.0
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 5Has free parking
  6. 66 more listed amenities (20 vs 14)+6
  7. 7Has an on-site restaurant

Why is Hilton Colombo Residence better than Cinnamon Red Colombo?

  1. 1720 m closer to the area centre−720 m
  2. 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  3. 3Has 24-hour room service

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Cinnamon Red ColomboHilton Colombo Residence
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 8.4
Location 6.4 +1.0 5.4
Facilities 7.5 +3.3 4.2
Spa & wellness 3.0 4.0 +1.0
Beach access 5.3 6.2 +0.9
Public transport 7.7 +1.2 6.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 +0.3 8.4
Guest rating 8.7 +0.3 8.4
Number of reviews 3,207 +2,748 459
Rank in Colombo top 17% +16% top 33%
Location
Location score 6.4 +1.0 5.4
Distance to Slave Island centre 1.5 km 800 m −720 m
To the beach 1.5 km 1.2 km −270 m
To public transport 570 m −230 m 800 m
To the airport 11 km 11 km
Restaurants within 500 m 58 +12 46
To the nearest food shop 410 m 70 m −340 m
Shops within 500 m 7 7
Sights within 1 km 3 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★★ +1★
Rooms 243 –
Floors 26 33
Newest building or renovation 2014 2014
Listed amenities 20 +6 14
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Free parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Restaurant ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Shuttle – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation – ✓

Price for your dates

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      Nightly price by month

      Cinnamon Red ColomboHilton Colombo Residence

      • Cinnamon Red Colombo is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
      • Cinnamon Red Colombo: €56 a night on average · Hilton Colombo Residence: €103 a night on average

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      Hotel prices in Colombo by month

      All months
      Month Cinnamon Red ColomboHilton Colombo Residence
      December€75€127
      January€50€96
      February€81€94
      March€51€108
      April€49€89
      May€49€93
      June€49€86
      July€49€95
      August€55€102
      September€49€99
      October€56€100
      November€58€143

      Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

      Cinnamon Red Colombo prices by monthHilton Colombo Residence prices by month

      Location

      970 m apart

      Cinnamon Red Colombo: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 570 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.5 km, 58 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

      Hilton Colombo Residence: city centre: 3.4 km, nearest station Slave Island Railway Station: 800 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.2 km, 46 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

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      Cinnamon Red Colombo or Hilton Colombo Residence: common questions

      Which is better, Cinnamon Red Colombo or Hilton Colombo Residence?

      Cinnamon Red Colombo leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Hilton Colombo Residence is stronger in spa & wellness, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Cinnamon Red Colombo or Hilton Colombo Residence?

      Over the year Cinnamon Red Colombo costs about €56 a night on average against €103 at Hilton Colombo Residence, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Hilton Colombo Residence is closer: 800 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for Cinnamon Red Colombo.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Hilton Colombo Residence is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Cinnamon Red Colombo is 1.5 km.

      How far apart are Cinnamon Red Colombo and Hilton Colombo Residence?

      The two hotels are 970 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