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The Steuart by Citrus

Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Where is The Steuart by Citrus located?

The Steuart by Citrus stands on Janadhipathi Mawatha in Colombo 01, the Fort district at the heart of the city, surrounded by colonial buildings from the Dutch era and modern towers. Secretariat Halt Station is 0.4 km away and Colombo Fort Railway Station 0.8 km, and the Dutch Hospital complex, Galle Face Green, Colombo Harbour and the busy streets of Pettah are all close by.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to The Steuart by Citrus?

The hotel is 27 km as the crow flies from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, and the drive of about 32.4 km usually takes 40 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to The Steuart by Citrus.

What is the history of the building?

The hotel occupies the old Steuart House, the former headquarters of George Steuart & Co. Ltd, the country's oldest mercantile institution, with a history dating back to 1835. It was converted into a boutique business hotel in July 2015 by the Citrus Leisure group, and its rooms and interiors carry a Scottish theme.

What rooms does The Steuart by Citrus offer?

There are 50 rooms over eight floors in four Scottish-themed categories: 30 deluxe rooms named Glasgow, 17 superior rooms named Aberdeen, two single rooms named Dundee, and the Edinburgh Suite, a presidential suite with a private Jacuzzi, a separate kitchenette and a separate sitting area. Rooms have air-conditioning, a refrigerator, tea-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

What facilities does the hotel have?

The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a meeting room and a gymnasium. The Guest Relations Manager can arrange a tour of Colombo, taking in the National Museum, the cricket grounds, historic temples and churches, and the city's lakes and parks.

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What guests say

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Nice atmosphere in a great neighbourhood

I only stayed here one night but it was a good night. The hotel is in an excellent location. Easy for the taxis to find and very central for walking. As well, it's in a neighborhood on quiet streets (traffic wise) with lots of goo…

drnorth · Aug 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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Best Central Hotel in Colombo

A very attractive Colonial style Hotel, right in the centre of Colombo One. No need to catch Taxis or Tuk Tuks staying here, everything is within a short walk from the hotel. Here are truly the biggest rooms of all of Colombo , s…

alansY6248GQ · Jul 2026 · via TripAdvisor
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excellent service from Mr Nirosh

We had nice boys evening in here and everything was perfect and must've mention FOM Mr nirosh he assisted us well and we felt that he has his postive aura that felt us welcoming nature and thank you so much for the waiter who assi…

212ashanl · Jun 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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