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title: "ME Colombo vs Radisson Hotel Colombo: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Radisson Hotel Colombo. It leads in 4 of 7 categories. ME Colombo or Radisson Hotel Colombo in Colombo? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# ME Colombo vs Radisson Hotel Colombo

Both are in Colombo, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Polhengoda
## [ME Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/me-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1831193/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Polhengoda
## [Radisson Hotel Colombo](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-hotel-colombo-colombo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 4 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004255/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson Hotel Colombo

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose ME Colombo if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Radisson Hotel Colombo if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is ME Colombo better than Radisson Hotel Colombo?

1.  1.4 km closer to the area centre (−1.4 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 48) (+10)
3.  7 more listed amenities (21 vs 14) (+7)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (22 vs 158 rooms) (−136)

### Why is Radisson Hotel Colombo better than ME Colombo?

1.  1.1 km closer to the beach (460 m vs 1.6 km) (−1.1 km)
2.  800 m closer to public transport (−800 m)
3.  More guest reviews (1,629 vs 496), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2018) (+4y)
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (158 vs 22 rooms) (×7.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | ME Colombo | Radisson Hotel Colombo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Location | 5.3 | 6.2  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+0.9) | 5.8 |
| Families | 1.0 | 2.0  (+1.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+1.0) | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 5.0 | 8.8  (+3.8) |
| Public transport | 2.0 | 6.3  (+4.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 496 | 1,629  (+1,133) |
| Rank in Colombo | top 39% | top 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.3 | 6.2  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Polhengoda centre | 1.2 km  (−1.4 km) | 2.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 460 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 830 m  (−800 m) |
| To the airport | 7.3 km | 7.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 | 31 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 22 | 158 |
| Floors | 7 | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2022  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+7) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

1.4 km apart

## ME Colombo or Radisson Hotel Colombo: common questions

### Which is better, ME Colombo or Radisson Hotel Colombo?

Radisson Hotel Colombo leads in 4 of 7 categories, including location, families, beach access. ME Colombo is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, ME Colombo or Radisson Hotel Colombo?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ME Colombo is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Radisson Hotel Colombo.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Radisson Hotel Colombo is 460 m from the nearest beach; ME Colombo is 1.6 km.

### How far apart are ME Colombo and Radisson Hotel Colombo?

The two hotels are 1.4 km 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/me-colombo-colombo-vs-radisson-hotel-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/