“A slick choice in the heart of the city's smartest neighbourhood, this is a top business or city break hotel for well-heeled travellers. Facilities include a small spa, gym & striking rooftop pool. Sip cocktails with a view of the Lotus Tower and city beyond after days of shopping and sight-seeing. ”

Hotel review

Cool and contemporary, Jetwing Colombo Seven is a superb base for a city break. Set in Colombo's most exclusive residential neighbourhood, the hotel is within walking distance of boutiques, galleries, cafés and eateries aplenty, as well as key landmarks such as the imposing Town Hall and leafy Viharamaha Devi Park.

Interiors are stylish, with artist Prageeth Manohansa's scrap metal sculptures of plants and trees adding a quirky sense of character, and the team are friendly and welcoming. Kick back in rooms with expansive city views from floor-to-ceiling windows, big beds and swish modern bathrooms; the best have free-standing tubs. If you're planning to stay longer, book a smart studio or two-bedroom apartment with a well-equipped kitchen.

Although the property sits on a relatively compact footprint, spaces feel private and the hotel boasts a spa, gym and meeting rooms as well as two restaurants. Enjoy generous buffet breakfasts at bright and airy Restaurant 57, or head up to the rooftop bar for dazzling city views. Day or night, this was our absolute favourite spot. Sink into the infinity pool, gazing down at the treetops and red-tiled roofs of Colombo 7's residences, or pull up a seat at the 57 bar to savour craft cocktails or a glass of wine. Rooftop sunsets are not to be missed!

Saskia Walker
Saskia Walker Review published: 11/09/2024

Recommended for

  • Business meetings

    • Business travellers are well-situated for getting around town, plus the hotel boasts meeting spaces of its own
  • City Style

    • A stylish city pad with all the mod-cons, swish interiors and a rooftop pool, spa and two eateries
  • Local exploring

    • With its cental location, Jetwing Colombo Seven is an ideal base for exploring the city highlights
  • Great walks

    • Speak to the team about guided walks through Cinnamon Gardens, the lively Pettah markets or the quirky bars of Colombo Fort
  • Artworks

    • Prageeth Manohansa's scrap metal sculptures of trees, plants and flowers are seriously impressive
  • Close to nightlife

    • Buzzy Park Street Mews and other hip bars are within walking distance or a short Uber ride away
  • Museums

    • The MMCA is fantastic, and the National Museum's collection is hugely extensive
  • Conference facilities

    • Two rooms for conferences and events; Barnes offers space for up to 150 guests
  • Self catering to rent

    • Studios and self-catering apartments are available and ideal for longer stays
  • Golf

    • Play a round at Royal Colombo, the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka
  • Family Suites

    • Serviced apartments with 2-3 bedrooms are ideal for families
  • Lively

  • Roof terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Eco

  • Designer

  • Yoga

  • Learning

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Local markets

  • Opulent

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Landmark

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Business Hotel

  • Wellbeing

  • Designer Shopping

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Downtown

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    91 rooms in this hotel
  • Conference facilities

    Two rooms for conferences and events; Barnes offers space for up to 150 guests
  • Self catering to rent

    Studios and self-catering apartments are available and ideal for longer stays
  • Family Suites

    Serviced apartments with 2-3 bedrooms are ideal for families
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Airport transfer

  • Roof terrace

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Bath robes

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Business Centre

  • Air conditioning

  • Safe

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Speak to the team about guided walks through Cinnamon Gardens, the lively Pettah markets or the quirky bars of Colombo Fort
  • Close to nightlife

    • Buzzy Park Street Mews and other hip bars are within walking distance or a short Uber ride away
  • Museums

    • The MMCA is fantastic, and the National Museum's collection is hugely extensive
  • Golf

    • Play a round at Royal Colombo, the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka
  • Yoga

  • Learning

  • Local markets

  • Theatre

  • Designer Shopping

Map & Location

Other reviews

Jetwing Colombo Seven Hotel Review

"A high-rise hotel in Colombo's upmarket residential district with genuinely spacious and great value rooms (including a few apartments) with 180-degree city-wide views. It’s also home to the best rooftop infinity pool in Colombo, with adjacent restaurant-bar."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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