Royal Bar and Hotel

The location and the ambience of old building

The facility was poor, some wing the hot water in broke, some room are no hair dryer.We book 3 night , no room make, no drinking water refill if don’t ask from the staff.When some customer have problem, they will offer a new room with out check the facility.Staff Solving problems as they arise without any planning, to be honestly they are non-professional hotel people.

Charming hotel in a historical building. Friendly and professional staff. Good location near everything (tourist sites, temples, restaurants and cafes).

No elevator.

Cancelled my booking saying their A/C is not working, close to check in time. Re-directed me to a different hotel th

We loved the atmosphere of the hotel; great period decor, an airy courtyard for a cold beer after a hot day of sightseeing, friendly and helpful staff, lovely restaurant terrace for breakfast (which was very generous) and comfortable beds and aircon.

We couldn't seem to get the hot water to work in the shower, and as we were road facing, it was a little loud in the mornings as the street came to life, but this would not put us off staying again. We really liked this hotel.

Loved loved loved the old style building, like stepping back in time. The staff were brilliant, and the location perfect. great breakfast too!

Pros: beautiful interior, good location, spacious room, good service,

Cons: weak wifi

The old world charm is oozing from this hotel. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The location is so central to everything in Kandy. It's a short walk to anywhere that is of interest. The street that it is on is extremely quiet at night. We had to get the early morning train to colombo so the staff organised a packed breakfast for us and a tuk tuk to get us to the station. Great service.

The bathroom was very tired and mouldy. I couldn't get the extraction fan to work at all.

The Royal Bar and Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Kandy, in walking distance to the tooth temple, lake and downtown markets. The breakfast on the balcony in the upper floor is nice and was tasty. The whole interior still has a bit of colonial flair, which is why we wanted to stay here. I was even offered to play the old piano. So, our expectations were matched.

The rooms are small (as correctly advertized) and the view from our room was not great, but that's how it is on the backside of the houses in the city.The rooms were not ready when we wanted to check-in early (the hotel offered early check-in times at 11AM), but we were offered a welcome drink until they were cleaned within 10 minutes.

This colonial-style hotel was everything I'd hoped it would be – like stepping back in time, but with all the modern conveniences. On arrival, we had a fruit drink overlooking a pretty atrium, with wonderful gnarly trees that reached up above the roof. We admired the artworks, which varied from vintage photos to retro posters advertising train trips in Sri Lanka. We had a four-poster bed and a spacious bathroom; the furnishings complemented the style of the building. In the morning, we enjoyed breakfast on the first floor (second floor, if you're not from the UK!) overlooking the hustle and bustle of the street below. The food was really good: a very generous plate of tropical fruit, homemade juice, a basket of baked goodies (possibly from the adjacent bakery, but I forgot to ask) and eggs of your choice. The staff were all really nice.

There were no coffee-making facilities and not enough water in the room; I woke up thirsty one night and had to wait until breakfast for a drink. But these are just quibbles, really!

Nice cozy atmosphere with character and kind attentive service. Food quality is excellent. Highly recommend

My favorite hotel in Kandy. Old style of hospitality, perfect staff, cozy rooms and amazing breakfast! In the centre of the City heart - very comfortable to get any sightseeing, railway station, restaurants and shops

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Great location, good breakfast, lovely staff

Neighbouring apartment were playing music late into the night, we called down several times without reaching a resolution so eventually had to go downstairs to speak to the staff to understand where the music was coming from and then they were finally able to get them to stop

Staff was very friendly. The breakfast was really well arranged. We were in a rush because we had to take a train at 08:13 and the breakfast starts at 07:30. They offered to take our breakfast orders a day before, so they can prepare it in advance. That was very considerate.The facility and atmosphere of this building is very unique and antique. It felt like you traveled back in time. The room did not even have a tv or coffee machine! But they did have an AC which was nice.Great location. 5 min walk to the temple.The bar was open till 11pm but we didn’t hear much noise in our room.

The doors were tricky… they do belong to the decor but not so practical.We stayed in the suite and it had small windows towards the hallway only, nothing to outside. If you want outside view, you can go to a bar/cafe.Also, be careful with ice cream here, my stomach had trouble with it.

Great atmosphere, lively bar and food choice continental , no Srilankan food in the menu for breakfast, but available for payed meals . My friend owns the hotel , and got the five star service. That was also the reason I picked Royal Bar and Hotel

Car parking is a problem as few spaces available at the back of the hotel and cumbersome to get in and out thorough narrow lanes . Meal time takes a long time to serve up ordered meal like lunch. dinner I had at the hotel . Stayed 2 nights .

Kind and courteous staff .Ambience was good . Decor old world charm and style . Historical building.

Meal service slow at lunch and tea time ordered club sandwich.

A stunning property with wonderful history showcased . The staff were friendly and helpful and made the stay that extra special. Great location to explore Kandy. Food was amazing.

Beautiful historical courtyard property restored with great taste. Rooms were good, dining area with balcony beautifully designed with historic decor. Food and service were great. Located in hub of the city a few minutes walk from the tooth temple. Worth noting that half the building is the hotel and downstairs there is a cafe open to the public .. which looked great also!

Great location and a wonderful old building.

Room was quite small.

The history of this place is super interesting. Rooms are small but when you read about the buildings history you'll understand why. Located in a former mansion, which later became a British officers club, and now a bar and restaurant. An excellent central location. Close to restaurants and bars (well it is a bar). We would have stayed more than one night. But a return of the North Eastern Monsoon make us decide to move further. We would definitely stay here again.Staff were really nice too and breakfast, even for vegans, was fine (we are always happy with toast and fruit as we carry our own dairy free spread).

It’s good, but it could be so much better. The staff were nice and the place is very characterful.

Extremely poor value for money. During our travels around Sri Lanka we stayed at places much much cheaper than the Royal Bar and Hotel and also one place that was considerably more expensive. However. the Royal Bar and Hotel was by far the worst value for money. To give just one example the bidet was not properly attached to the floor and the tap was not attached to the bidet. There were also cockroaches in the room. Compared to all the other accommodation we stayed at an appropriate price would have been £40 per night, certainly not the over £100 per night we were charged.