Hanwella, Western Province hotel rooms at the Independent

"Breakfast was excellent But as we entered, the corridor was very smelly"

"Good nice hotel and service was nice and beautiful location on the beach . Beach view rooms are nice . We enjoyed the hotel . "

"Excellent location in the heart of Colombo and a very well-maintained apartment block. The apartment was spacious, comfortable, and came with great amenities. A real bonus is the on-site dining—both the in-house option and the restaurant were very good. We did have a small issue with an in-house order, but the staff handled it promptly and professionally, and they kindly provided the meal complimentary. Overall, a great stay and I’d happily return."

"Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff. "

"Fina och rena rum. Fräscht badrum och fungerande ac. Härlig personal och fantastiskt hotell"

"Clean and spacious room. Good choice of restaurants for dinner. Breakfast buffet was excellent with variety of options for everyone. Pool area was lovely. Staff in all areas helpful and friendly. "

"Absolutely one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. We moved here from another luxury brand hotel after coming for dinner and drinks, and were completely blown away — so much so that we changed our stay. The hotel is spotless and beautifully new, with stunning amenities. The infinity pool is fantastic, and the breakfast selection is huge. What truly sets this hotel apart is the service. Everyone was exceptional, especially Tuan and his team in Gatz, Nipun at reception, and DJ Groove Rider, whose music in Gatz created a brilliant atmosphere. The rooms are outstanding. We had a beautiful double-aspect room with views of both the sea and the city. Everything felt fresh, modern, and incredibly well appointed, and the bathroom was exceptional. We honestly couldn’t fault a single thing. A truly brilliant hotel — we will definitely be returning and wholeheartedly recommend it."

"Internet was good, lovely and clean hotel , staff were amazing"

"We have stayed at many fine hotels around the world, but this is as good as any"