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The Steuart by Citrus

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Inspired by 175 years of heritage, the Citrus Leisure arm presents a completely new experience in the heart of Colombo. The old 'Steuart House', a colonial building in Colombo 01 that housed the headquarters of George Steuart & Co. Ltd, the country's oldest mercantile institution, was transformed into a boutique business hotel in July 2015 and aptly named The Steuart by Citrus. This towering 8-floor Colombo city hotel boasts 50 spaciously elegant and chic guest rooms, with amenities to make your stay more than just pleasurable, with an unmistakable Scottish aura and warmth.

Accommodation

The Steuart by Citrus embodies the essence of true Scottish style. The hotel comprises of fifty rooms, situated on 8 floors capturing the mystery of Colombo's city centre, embedded by a history dating back to 1835; The Steuart by Citrus takes you on a brief journey into colonial Ceylon. Guests can choose from four unique, Scottish themed room categories which perfectly blend traditional design with indulgent living. With air conditioning, refrigerator, tea maker, free Wi-Fi, a gymnasium and much more, these living spaces are an ideal sanctuary for business and pleasure. The magnificent presidential suite named the Edinburgh Suite is equipped with a private Jacuzzi, separate kitchenette and a separate sitting area making it a truly lavish living environment. The hotel also has 30 deluxe rooms named Glasgow, 17 superior rooms named Aberdeen and 2 single rooms named Dundee; all of which depict the finest of Scottish-lined settings. Think classic tradition with a bold twist of eccentricity within our boutique hotel in Colombo.

Facilities

Restaurant, Bar, Meeting Room available.

Things to do

Colombo City Tour.

Location

The Steuart by Citrus located in the heart of Colombo, is a Business Boutique hotel designed to offer the convenience of a prime location coupled with traditional Scottish charm and true Sri Lankan hospitality. The Steuart by Citrus is surrounded by some of Colombo's grandest buildings; colonial buildings dating back to the Dutch empire to soaring modern skyscrapers. This city hotel in Colombo is nestled amongst iconic landmarks such as the Dutch Hospital complex, Galle Face Green, the Colombo Harbour and the bustling city streets of Pettah. Being in Colombo's limelight also means easy access to tourist sites in the city, the National Museum, cricket grounds, historical temples and churches, lakes and parks, a tour of which the hotel's Guest Relations Manager will be more than happy to organize.

What guests say

4.2 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
4.2 / 5 · 641 traveller reviews on 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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Check facilities before you pay!

We booked a suite room for our honeymoon but the jacuzzi is not working. They couldn’t fixed it in two days and only told us sorry about that. Also, check prices with other vendors so that the price difference can be 2x on differe…

847_nsalg · May 2026 · via TripAdvisor

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