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title: "Granbell Hotel Colombo vs Rococo Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Granbell Hotel Colombo. It leads in 5 of 7 categories. Granbell Hotel Colombo or Rococo Residence in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Granbell Hotel Colombo vs Rococo Residence

Both are in Colombo, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Slave Island
## [Granbell Hotel Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/granbell-hotel-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 5 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1456927/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★ · Slave Island
## [Rococo Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rococo-residence-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2033992/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Granbell Hotel Colombo

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 750 m apart.

### Choose Granbell Hotel Colombo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.9)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.4 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 292 / 10)

### Choose Rococo Residence if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 292)

### Why is Granbell Hotel Colombo better than Rococo Residence?

1.  210 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 1.4 km) (−210 m)
2.  Has a spa
3.  530 m closer to public transport (−530 m)
4.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
5.  More guest reviews (4,529 vs 47), so the rating is more reliable (×96)
6.  5 more listed amenities (23 vs 18) (+5)
7.  Has a gym

### Why is Rococo Residence better than Granbell Hotel Colombo?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (10 vs 292 rooms) (−282)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Granbell Hotel Colombo | Rococo Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Location | 6.7  (+0.7) | 6.0 |
| Facilities | 10.0  (+3.3) | 6.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5  (+8.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.2  (+0.8) | 5.4 |
| Public transport | 9.8  (+2.8) | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.5) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.2) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 4,529  (+4,482) | 47 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 2%  (+18%) | top 20% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7  (+0.7) | 6.0 |
| Distance to Slave Island centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km  (−150 m) |
| To the beach | 1.2 km  (−210 m) | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 190 m  (−530 m) | 710 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 59  (+6) | 53 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 292 | 10 |
| Floors | 27 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+5) | 18 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

750 m apart

Granbell Hotel Colombo: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Kollupitiya Railway Station: 190 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.2 km, 59 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Rococo Residence: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Expo Rail: 710 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 11 km, beach: 1.4 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Colombo

[Colombo weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sri-lanka/western-province/colombo/weather)

## Granbell Hotel Colombo or Rococo Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Granbell Hotel Colombo or Rococo Residence?

Granbell Hotel Colombo leads in 5 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Granbell Hotel Colombo or Rococo Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Rococo Residence is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Granbell Hotel Colombo.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Granbell Hotel Colombo is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Rococo Residence is 1.4 km.

### How far apart are Granbell Hotel Colombo and Rococo Residence?

The two hotels are 750 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/granbell-hotel-colombo-colombo-vs-rococo-residence-colombo/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/