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title: "Hilton Colombo vs Shangri-La Colombo: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hilton Colombo or Shangri-La Colombo in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hilton-colombo-colombo-vs-shangri-la-colombo-colombo/
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retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Hilton Colombo vs Shangri-La Colombo

Both are in Colombo, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · L B Gate
## [Hilton Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520174/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Slave Island
## [Shangri-La Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shangri-la-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 5 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2082961/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Shangri-La Colombo

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 440 m apart.

### Choose Shangri-La Colombo if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.4)
-   to be closer to the beach (130 m / 530 m)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 1987)

### Why is Hilton Colombo better than Shangri-La Colombo?

1.  260 m closer to public transport (−260 m)
2.  More guest reviews (617 vs 271), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
3.  Has a gym

### Why is Shangri-La Colombo better than Hilton Colombo?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.4) (+0.8)
2.  400 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 530 m) (−400 m)
3.  Has a spa
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 1987) (+30y)
5.  5 more listed amenities (23 vs 18) (+5)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant
7.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hilton Colombo | Shangri-La Colombo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.2  (+0.8) |
| Location | 7.7 | 8.5  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 7.5  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 7.5  (+3.5) |
| Beach access | 8.5 | 9.9  (+1.4) |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+1.4) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 9.1  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 9.2  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 617  (+346) | 271 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 31% | top 3%  (+28%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7 | 8.5  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 5.2 km | 4.8 km  (−330 m) |
| To the beach | 530 m | 130 m  (−400 m) |
| To public transport | 170 m  (−260 m) | 430 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 98  (+18) | 80 |
| To the nearest food shop | 440 m | 190 m  (−250 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+2) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 541 |
| Floors | 19 | 28 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1987 | 2017  (+30y) |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 23  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Hilton ColomboShangri-La Colombo

           

-   Hilton Colombo is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Hilton Colombo: €85 a night on average · Shangri-La Colombo: €130 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Colombo by month](https://stayversus.com/en/sri-lanka/colombo/prices/)

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.

[Hilton Colombo prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-colombo-colombo/prices/)[Shangri-La Colombo prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shangri-la-colombo-colombo/prices/)

## Location

440 m apart

Hilton Colombo: city centre: 5.2 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 170 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 530 m, 98 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Shangri-La Colombo: city centre: 4.8 km, nearest station Secretariat Railway: 430 m, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML): 13 km, beach: 130 m, 80 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Colombo

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

## Hilton Colombo or Shangri-La Colombo: common questions

### Which is better, Hilton Colombo or Shangri-La Colombo?

Shangri-La Colombo leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Hilton Colombo is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hilton Colombo or Shangri-La Colombo?

Over the year Hilton Colombo costs about €85 a night on average against €130 at Shangri-La Colombo, 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?

Shangri-La Colombo is closer: 4.8 km from the centre, against 5.2 km for Hilton Colombo.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Shangri-La Colombo is 130 m from the nearest beach; Hilton Colombo is 530 m.

### How far apart are Hilton Colombo and Shangri-La Colombo?

The two hotels are 440 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/hilton-colombo-colombo-vs-shangri-la-colombo-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/