Food is amazing and super quality wonderful service and no words to disturb 👌the taste and friendly staff 👍

We were in room 301 which is 3rd floor front of the building no courtyard view, unless you would describe the road and carpark that way. No elevator to the 3rd floor. The lobby and entrance look grubby and at best a budget room at this hotel. The room was nowhere near as attractive as the images of the “deluxe room” that I’d booked. The curtains, walls and lampshades were stained. The bed linen and room were however clean, they had a sewer problem so the bathroom stank. The ceiling fan was really noisy, but luckily the AC was fine. I asked the manager if we got the room we booked and he insisted that we had, so it doesn’t bode well for any of the rooms. Service was a bit patchy. But the place was so weird we didn’t want to try their restaurant. The back of the property looks visually nicer (also stank) but the place has a weird vibe.

If you are the round type that fits in square pegs then this is your kind of place. A colonial style villa, with a faint background of the Sri Lankan culture. Take a room on the ground floor, for better access to the restaurant. The rooms on the other floors have you the option of a large room or a large balcony with a beautiful view. The highlight of the place is the rooftop. There is a swimming pool, with a stunning view of the city. Catch the sunrise here. It is worth waking up. The zen restaurant also located at the top is fabulous. The chef Sampath is friendly and once you tell him your culinary delights, he could suggest you some good options. We stayed in room 202 , that had a large bathroom with a jacuzzi, that didn’t work. The villa is located in the premium part of the city. You would enjoy this if you like swanky neighbourhoods. However, if you are looking for some taste of Sri Lanka, this might not be the best fit.

It's a very unique experience! I got a room downstairs, I'd suggest you to call them up and reserve rooms on first floor rather. The balcony had zero privacy because the restaurant is open to all public till midnight and you can't have private time in the balcony without eyes around you especially because the hotel hosts a lot of events. The food is very good! The hospitality is amazing! I'd go again!

A great place if you want to rest in the centre of the City. Perfect hospitality! Very helpful and friendly stuff. My room is clean and cozy, bathroom room - also clean and comfortable. There is a nice dressing room and a safe here. I'm a picky traveler, but I'm 100% satisfied. It was also important for me to pay with a bank card online - this is possible here. Excellent hotel!

I recently visited Zen Japanese Restaurant to celebrate my mom's birthday, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything was perfect, and the staff truly went above and beyond to make my mom's day extra special. First and foremost, the friendly and attentive staff deserves a special mention. Chef Sampath and his team were incredibly helpful and accommodating. They assisted me in arranging a small surprise cake for my mom, and their efforts truly made the occasion memorable. Their attention to detail and dedication to providing excellent service made us feel valued and welcomed. Food was outstanding. Every dish we ordered was prepared with precision and tasted absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, and the presentation was impeccable. The sushi was fresh, and the special Sushi taco or (i exactly cant remember the name of the dish) was incredibly good and that was the first time for me to taste something like that. I loved the ambiance and it was lovely and relaxing. The combination of fantastic food, friendly staff, and an inviting ambiance made my mom's birthday celebration truly memorable. We left with happy hearts and full stomachs, thanks to the exceptional service and delicious food. We'll definitely be returning in the future! Thank you, Chef Sampath, and the entire team at Zen Japanese Restaurant for making my mom's birthday so special. Keep up the fantastic work!

Stay away as far away as possible. The rooms are horrible. Toilets not working. Receptionist called Zeeshan did not even say welcome when we came. Grumbled. No staff. No lifts. Toilets not working and could not even fix it. We decided to leave immediately after seeing the rooms and their service. Again, stay away. Don't trust the reviews. It's a horrible horrible hotel.

Charming, friendly central Colombo hotel with a mix of old-world elegance and modern flair. Situated in a prestigious, but quiet street, in fashionable Colombo 7, Zylan Villa offered us a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Colombo in elegant surroundings. The staff were friendly, polite and professional seeing to all our needs promptly and thoughtfully. Our rooms were spacious, comfortable and easy to relax in with good fan/ac, varied seating to chill and/or work (using their excellent Wi-fi!) and comfy beds to sleep work on. The common areas were a delight with a mix of nature and design to give an open, airy feel and with plenty of discreet nooks to sit and relax in. The rooftop 'Zen' restaurant was beautiful and the Japanese menu offered quality sushi, ramen and other Japanese favourites expertly prepared and included fresh salads and a varied cocktail selection. We'd recommend this hotel highly and would stay here again when next in Colombo.

Food is fantastic. Super service. A very elegant and serene place

A very pleasing and comforting place to stay. A beautiful and aesthically decorated boutique hotel with just 6 rooms. Lovely service and their rooftop restaurant is very pleasing. I only wish they had more breakfast options like a typical srilankan breakfast. We had a wonderful stay and the location is spot on.

We absolutely enjoyed our one night stay in this property. After a long flight this is the perfect place to relax and unwind, far away from the hectic traffic of the city. The area is nice, quiet and residential, but there are also a couple of nice cafe and restaurant walking distance (10-20mins). I totally recommend also Zen, their restaurant, if you are feeling like Japanese food. It's on the expensive side but delicious. And they make great cocktail too :) The swimming pool is a bit small, but still pleasant. There were only two sunbeds when I went, maybe i would add a couple more. Our room was spacious, sparkling clean and with a super comfortable bed. Perfect! The staff was friendly and ready to help. My only negative note is that I contacted the hotel both via Agoda and via email before my flight, asking if they could arrange a transfer and they never replied. It was not a problem taking an Uber in the end but I felt a bit 'left alone' and it was quite a contrast with the perfect service we had on location. Overall, a wonderful experience.

For me and my Wife it was the perfect end of a glorious Sri Lanka roundtrip. The manager and staff were really helpful , always kind and smiling and there was nothing they couldn't find a solution for. Our room was huge , clean and amazingly decorated . The Jacuzzi gave the extra touch. The hotel overall has a really chill and elegant japanese vibe . With the zen restaurant we also were pretty satisfied. I can recommend it for everyone who searches a quiet oasis in the center of the city but without it's noisy trouble . We couldn't have been more satisfied .

This is a very unique hotel. If your looking for something that's not just your typical hotel stay then this is the place for you. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were clean. There is a Japanese restaurant here with delicious food. The area was quiet.

Nice location. Good food and friendly staff.

One of the best accommodations in Colombo. Dhanushka at purchasing was helpful

Helen is a fabulous hostess and I loved every bit of my stay here. Thank you 🙏🏼

Loved the Spicy Tuna Maki and Tori Katsu we had. Great service and nice calm ambience. Would come again. ❤️

The food was amazing, staff was friendly and the ambience is unmatched. The alcohol content in the drinks could improve due to the premium price charged.

The Zylan Luxury Villa is a gorgeous Villa that’s sits at the beginning of Rosmead Place Road. When you enter the gate you are warmly welcomed by a yin yang piece in the centre of the driveway and instantly feel at ease. The staff was extremely helpful, kind, approachable and accommodative. The owners are lovely people who offer good recommendations to things to do in Colombo and in Sri Lanka. The deluxe room that we stayed in had a panoramic view of the city with ancient doors and locks making it your personal palace. My favourite thing about this place was the delicious breakfast and the stunning flooring. It really made me feel as though I am in a spa. This Place is a MUST STAY in Colombo. Side bar: the restaurants and food available on the property was incredible (Zen).

Love Zylan Hotel. Great central location. With only 6 bedrooms the service is very personalised. Rooms are much bigger that you average hotel and better value. Zen, their rooftop Japanese restaurant is first class and in a magical setting. Would return in a flash.

Descent and wonderful place. Food is awesome!

Visited their Japanese Restaurant with my son. My son loved the place, it's very quiet and very relaxing place. Staff are very friendly and very helpful. After Lunch at the roof top we came down and were relaxing at the Coffee Lounge and we ordered Coffee, my son wanted to have French Toast but it was not in their menu, Upon requesting Chaminda, he did not say NO instead he spoke to the Chef and Chef prepared it and it was YUM . Sorry I did not ask the Chef's name but I thanked him! Last but not the least Owner Helen was very friendly:)A bit on the pricey side. Has ample parking.

Food was delicious.

Good food. Good atmosphere.

Nice place

The food here is excellent, preparation takes a little bit of time.

Best tasting Japanese food I've ever had in Sri Lanka. Service is super nice and atmosphere is super relaxing.

Overall disappointed with the hotel. We got room 203. AC wasn’t working. We asked to check it but the staff kept saying they’ll do. That didn’t happen, the room was very warm so we didn’t sleep well. Also, there was water dripping from the rooftop to the balcony. Every minute of our stay. The sound was so annoying. Staff couldn’t help with that too even they promised. If you have breakfast included, you should expect a cup of coffee included. However that wasn’t a case here. We were charged for the coffee extra without any notice. It’s like 400 rupees. That was the first accommodation in Sri Lanka for our honeymoon. That’s sad we left disappointed.

This place had potential to be really special. Lovely building and interior. Nice vibes. Nice rooftop area. Friendly staff. The verranda from my room was huge and fabulous. But the room itself wasnt that great. The mattress wasnt the best. Fixtures falling off wall in bathroom. I did experience a smelly drain in the bathroom one time. Also Breakfast service was very slow, the guy appeared to be on his own and struggling to cope with only 3 tables to serve. However i did enjoy the food when it arrived. I thought it wasn't bad value for money overall.

Delicious Japanese food, fabulous stay. Loved it.

Had the pleasure of dining at Zen Colombo. An enticing experience of authentic Japanese cuisine at its finest. The Gyoza set the pace for the evening with well cooked minced pork encased with a perfectly seared pan-fried dumpling wrap. The 15 kinds of Sashimi had an outstanding spread, the highlight personally was the prepped crab meat that went extremely well with complementary wasabi paste and soy sauce. The Ginger Fizz and Minty slush are a definite recommend on some tangy mocktails that pair extremely well with the menu items. Ambience and the background playlist really settled in to soak up the whole setting. Ideal for a night out with your significant other or a family dinner. Moderate-slightly above average in terms of per person value for money. Looking forward to my next visit!

This is an often visited area! Lovely ambiance, good food and polite staff.

Some of the best sushi 🍣 and sashimi in Colombo.

I loved it. The atmosphere is great. Very calm and serene, with a beautiful view of the surroundings. The food is excellent. This is definitely a place to spend a great evening.

Lovely peaceful place. Good food

The staff were quite helpful and very friendly. Good location as it's quiet and still pretty central. I stayed in an incredible room but some of the cheaper rooms definitely need to be updated. The hotel itself could use some warming though the garden and wooden path is very tasteful! I would stay again but only in the executive suite.

One of the best venues for Japanese cuisine in a beautifully decorated space. Our favourite is the rooftop. A definite must go. Superb for a date night / celebratory meal. A bit on the pricey side. Has ample parking.

The best place for Japanese food in Sri Lanka. Best Ramen, Maki and sushi I have had in the country. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Nice Japanese foods and wonderful service.

Loved the ambience n the service ! N the foooood is absolutely amazing