Here are well-known luxury hotels in Colombo that are frequently used by celebrities, film crews and visiting VIPs (brief note on why each is known):

• Galle Face Hotel — historic, seafront heritage hotel with a long roll-call of famous guests (authors, actors, world leaders) and a strong celebrity/dignitary reputation. (gallefacehotel.com)

• Shangri‑La Hotel, Colombo — large luxury property at One Galle Face used for high‑profile openings, events and VIP stays (the hotel’s launch and publicity have involved well‑known local/international personalities). (colombogazette.com)

• Cinnamon Grand Colombo — one of Colombo’s flagship five‑star hotels, regularly hosts celebrity chefs, international events and visiting artists. (dailymirror.lk)

• Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo — another top luxury hotel in the city that frequently stages concerts, conferences and celebrity visits. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Taj Samudra — long‑standing five‑star hotel opposite Galle Face Green with historic ballrooms and a tradition of hosting dignitaries and VIP functions. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Hilton Colombo — a major conference‑and‑events hotel in the city that has hosted heads of state, fashion weeks and high‑profile guests. (colombogazette.com)

• The Kingsbury Colombo — centrally located luxury hotel used for major events, gala dinners and international delegations. (en.wikipedia.org)

Note: Colombo’s top luxury hotels are routinely used for film shoots, music and fashion events as well as state visits, so celebrities most often appear at these properties when they’re in town. (qantas.com)

If you’d like, I can: (a) list each hotel’s VIP-suite options and contact/PR channels, (b) show recent celebrity visits (with dates/sources), or (c suggest which hotel best fits a particular need (privacy, event space, seafront views) — tell me which and I’ll pull details.