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
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Slave Island
Shangri-La Colombo
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
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?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (617 vs 271), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 3Has a gym
Why is Shangri-La Colombo better than Hilton Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.4)+0.8
- 2400 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 530 m)−400 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 1987)+30y
- 55 more listed amenities (23 vs 18)+5
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Earlier 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 vs Shangri-La Colombo: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Colombo by month
All months
| Month | Hilton Colombo | Shangri-La Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| December | €84 | €130 |
| January | €87 | €139 |
| February | €93 | €137 |
| March | €85 | €125 |
| April | €82 | €125 |
| May | €80 | €130 |
| June | €76 | €125 |
| July | €83 | €125 |
| August | €84 | €125 |
| September | €88 | €125 |
| October | €88 | €125 |
| November | €88 | €146 |
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 monthShangri-La Colombo prices by month
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.
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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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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