Taprobane House vs Memory Lane
Both are in Colombo, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Polhengoda
Taprobane House
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
ApartmentPolhengoda
Memory Lane
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Taprobane House
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 360 m apart.
Choose Taprobane House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Taprobane House better than Memory Lane?
- 1290 m closer to public transport−290 m
- 2More guest reviews (72 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
Why is Memory Lane better than Taprobane House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
- 2Later check-out (12:03 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Taprobane House vs Memory Lane: which hotel is better? | Taprobane House | Memory Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.3 +0.3 |
| Location | 7.0 +0.4 | 6.6 |
| Beach access | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Public transport | 9.0 +1.5 | 7.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.3 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 72 +53 | 19 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 12% +10% | top 22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 +0.4 | 6.6 |
| Distance to Polhengoda centre | 2.9 km | 2.7 km −280 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km −100 m | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 330 m −290 m | 620 m |
| To the airport | 9.0 km | 8.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 78 +6 | 72 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 10 | 8 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:03 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
360 m apart
Taprobane House or Memory Lane: common questions
Which is better, Taprobane House or Memory Lane?
Taprobane House leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Memory Lane is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Taprobane House or Memory Lane?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Memory Lane is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Taprobane House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Taprobane House is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Memory Lane is 2.1 km.
How far apart are Taprobane House and Memory Lane?
The two hotels are 360 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