Here are top hotels in Colombo well suited for business travellers, with why they work (location, business facilities, transport) and a quick note on price/area. I selected established, full‑service hotels that offer meeting/banquet space, reliable business centres, good transport links to the port/financial districts and Bandaranaike International Airport.

1. Shangri‑La, Colombo — One Galle Face

• Why: Modern 5‑star in the One Galle Face complex with extensive meeting rooms, executive floors, reliable business centre and easy access to the Fort/Galle Face business strip. Good for conferences and corporate guests. (en.wikipedia.org)

2. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

• Why: Longstanding 5‑star with multiple function rooms, steady corporate service, several restaurants and a central location on Galle Road (close to business districts and ministries). Popular for MICE and business events. (en.wikipedia.org)

3. Taj Samudra Colombo

• Why: Luxury seafront hotel opposite Galle Face Green; offers boardroom/banquet facilities, executive services and a reputation for attentive service—convenient for meetings in central Colombo. (en.wikipedia.org)

4. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo (including Cinnamon Grand / Cinnamon Lakeside cluster)

• Why: Large hotel complex with dedicated conference floors, exhibition/banquet halls and quick access to commercial areas and the airport road. Good value for large corporate events. (en.wikipedia.org)

5. The Kingsbury Colombo

• Why: Upscale hotel in the Fort area with meeting rooms, business centre and a central location near corporate offices and the port — convenient for short business trips. (Widely listed among Colombo business hotels.) (en.wikipedia.org)

6. Mövenpick Hotel Colombo / Colombo City Centre (Marriott operator pending on some properties)

• Why: International brand standards, well‑equipped for business travellers (meeting rooms, airport transfer options); newer city‑centre developments aim to serve business visitors. Good option if you prefer an internationally recognised chain. (en.wikipedia.org)

7. Newer integrated‑resort option — City of Dreams / Cinnamon Life (City of Dreams Sri Lanka)

• Why: Large integrated resort opened in 2024–25 with hotel towers, extensive conference/exhibition space and F&B options — suitable if you need big‑scale MICE or prefer resort‑style amenities close to Colombo’s core. (Good for larger delegations or incentive travel.) (en.wikipedia.org)

Quick practical tips for business travellers

• Area choices: Fort / Galle Face / Kollupitiya (Colombo 1–3) put you closest to corporate offices, banks and the main convention venues. Hotels on Galle Road (Shangri‑La, Taj, Cinnamon Grand) are especially convenient. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Meeting space: If you need boardrooms or AV‑ready ballrooms, confirm room capacities and AV packages with the hotel in advance (prices and availability vary). Larger events often book months ahead.
• Transport: Allow 45–90 minutes to/from Bandaranaike International Airport depending on time of day; ask hotels about airport transfers and traffic‑time estimates.
• Corporate rates & loyalty: Check corporate/negotiated rates and brand loyalty programs (Shangri‑La, Taj, Mövenpick/Cinnamon/Marriott) — they often include extras (late checkout, meeting perks).
• Security & privacy: For high‑profile meetings, request private meeting floors, secure check‑in and discrete transfer options.

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