Hotel Clarion

Where is Hotel Clarion located?

Hotel Clarion stands on the Colombo-Kandy main road in the town of Kiribathgoda, about 15 km from Colombo and 1.3 km from the Kiribathgoda town centre. Enderamulla Station is 3.4 km away, and shopping arcades, temples, banks and family-run restaurants are found in the surrounding area.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to Hotel Clarion?

Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake is 22 km from the hotel as the crow flies, and about 30 km by road, a drive of 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic; taxis and buses also run from the airport. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Hotel Clarion.

What rooms does Hotel Clarion offer?

Rooms come in two categories, Superior and Deluxe, furnished with modern fittings. All are air-conditioned with individual controls and ceiling fans, and have en-suite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower and hot and cold water, television with an in-house movie channel, a direct-dial telephone and complimentary use of the gym and pool. Deluxe rooms add a minibar, a hair dryer and wireless internet access.

Where can I eat and drink at the hotel?

The Tulips Restaurant serves Continental and Eastern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the rooftop 180 Restaurant specialises in steaks and grills cooked in front of you, and the wood-panelled, air-conditioned Mahogany Room serves Far Eastern dishes. In the evening the Vibes pool parlour and bar has live music, and the Misty Lounge Bar serves cocktails.

What facilities does the hotel have?

There is a swimming pool with a pool terrace, a health club and fitness room with personal trainers, a business centre, a laundrette, a shopping arcade, wheelchair access and free Wi-Fi zones. For weddings and corporate events the hotel has a private dining room and the Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond banquet halls, which hold from 100 to 500 guests depending on the hall.

What can I see near Hotel Clarion?

The Kelaniya Temple, an important historical landmark, is close to the hotel. Being on the Colombo-Kandy road, the hotel is also a practical starting point for the hill capital, about a 2½-hour drive away, with the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela and a number of religious sites along the way.