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Radisson Hotel Colombo vs ME Colombo

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

Hotel★★★★Polhengoda

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
6.2
Score by category
4 of 7
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Hotel★★★★Polhengoda

ME Colombo

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
5.3
Score by category
2 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Radisson Hotel Colombo

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

Choose Radisson Hotel Colombo if you want

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

Choose ME Colombo if you want

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

Why is Radisson Hotel Colombo better than ME Colombo?

  1. 11.1 km closer to the beach (460 m vs 1.6 km)−1.1 km
  2. 2800 m closer to public transport−800 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (1,629 vs 496), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
  4. 4Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2018)+4y
  5. 5Has 24-hour room service
  6. 6A larger hotel with more facilities (158 vs 22 rooms)×7.2

Why is ME Colombo better than Radisson Hotel Colombo?

  1. 11.4 km closer to the area centre−1.4 km
  2. 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 48)+10
  3. 37 more listed amenities (21 vs 14)+7
  4. 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (22 vs 158 rooms)−136

All compared facts

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

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

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      Radisson Hotel Colombo or ME Colombo: common questions

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

      The two hotels are 1.4 km 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