Here are top business hotels conveniently located near Colombo’s city centre and major office/financial districts (Fort, World Trade Center, One Galle Face / Galle Road). Each entry gives the area, why it’s good for business, key amenities, and a quick price hint.

1. Shangri‑La, Colombo — One Galle Face (Galle Road / Galle Face Green)

• Why: Prime location in the heart of Colombo’s business district with large meeting & ballroom capacity, direct access to One Galle Face Mall and easy access to World Trade Center / Fort area. Excellent for conferences and corporate events. (Shangri-La.com)
• Business amenities: extensive conference/function space (very large ballroom), executive/horizon club lounge, business centre, airport transfer/meet & greet. (handelarchitects.com)
• Price guide: typically mid-to-upper range for Colombo luxury hotels (often from ~USD 150–300+ depending on season). (Shangri-La.com)

2. Cinnamon Grand Colombo — Kollupitiya / Galle Road (central business district)

• Why: Longstanding large property right in the city’s business/shopping zone, strong on meeting rooms and multiple F&B outlets — popular with corporate groups and delegates. Close to Fort and office districts. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Business amenities: multiple meeting rooms/ballrooms, executive rooms and lounges, business centre, comprehensive dining options. (cinnamonhotels.com)
• Price guide: typically mid-range to upper-mid depending on room category (~USD 80–220+). (cinnamonhotels.com)

3. Hilton Colombo — World Trade Center / Fort area

• Why: Directly connected / a short walk to the World Trade Center (financial district) — ideal for business travel and meetings with banks/corporates based in Fort. (hilton.com)
• Business amenities: executive lounge, meeting & ballroom facilities (including large capacity ballrooms), 24‑hour business centre, good on‑site F&B. (hilton.com)
• Price guide: upper-mid to luxury (often ~USD 120–260+). (hilton.com)

4. The Kingsbury Colombo — Fort / Janadhipathi Mawatha (city centre, near World Trade Center)

• Why: Located in Fort, right by the harbour and near major corporate offices — marketed as a luxury business hotel with event spaces and meeting rooms. Good option for corporate events and clients visiting central offices. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Business amenities: multiple ballrooms/meeting rooms, executive services, waterfront views, restaurants and event planning support. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Price guide: upper-mid to luxury (~USD 120–250+). (en.wikipedia.org)

5. Taj Samudra Colombo — Galle Face / near Fort

• Why: Classic 5‑star with ocean-facing rooms on Galle Road, well-placed for the business district and short drive to Fort / World Trade Center. Strong reputation for corporate stays and events. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Business amenities: meeting rooms, event/banquet facilities, executive rooms, airport transfer arrangements and several dining options. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Price guide: luxury range (~USD 130–300+). (en.wikipedia.org)

6. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo — Near Parliament / business areas (a short drive from Fort)

• Why: Large full‑service hotel often used by corporate groups and conference organisers; convenient for businesses in the broader Colombo area. (cinnamon-grand.hotelsincolombo.org)
• Business amenities: extensive meeting & banquet spaces, business centre, executive rooms/lounges, multiple restaurants. (cinnamon-grand.hotelsincolombo.org)
• Price guide: mid-to-upper range (~USD 90–220+). (cinnamon-grand.hotelsincolombo.org)

Quick selection tips

• If you need to be nearest the financial/office cluster (World Trade Center / Central Bank / major bank HQs): consider Hilton Colombo or The Kingsbury (both effectively in Fort). (hilton.com)
• For large conferences or events with big ballroom needs: Shangri‑La Colombo and Cinnamon Grand have the largest dedicated event capacities. (handelarchitects.com)
• For ocean views and a prestigious address (also close to business areas): Shangri‑La and Taj Samudra are top choices. (Shangri-La.com)

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow this to hotels within a specific neighbourhood (Fort, Kollupitiya, Galle Road) or within a walking distance/time threshold to a particular office address; or
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