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Hotel Topaz: Traveller Reviews

3.5 of 5
Anniewatte, Kandy 20967, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Topaz
Ranked #38 of 69 Kandy B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 103 Reviews
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london
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“OK (but could be better)”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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We stayed at the Topaz for one night on a 4 day tour. The setting is very nice, though up a very steep hill from the town, and the are very gardens well kept. The hotel generally is OK outside and in the public areas, including the restaurant, with a pretty good evening buffet and excellent breakfast, service was rather slow though. The big downside for us was the room, clean but small and rather scruffy, desperately needing a good refurbishment. The beds were clean and comfortable but the shower had no cold supply working so was scaldingly hot and the hair dryer was dangerous, appearing to be partly melted and with heating elements open to fingers. This could be a much better hotel with some investment from the owners.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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“Great Service and amazing view!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We were given friendly service at every turn and the view from the fourth floor was absolutely stunning! The food wasn't too bad, considering what we were paying but I felt that our suite was a tad dusty.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Very good overall but location not convenient”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Rooms were very good and had a lovely view of the hills around Kandy. Hotel is located on top of a hill and is not walking distance to the centre of town (tuk tuk costs about 300-350r). Nice bar with free wi-fi. Service was very good. Our dinner in the restaurant was disappointing.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A good tourist class hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

I am glad we did not have to walk to the hotel since it is located on a hilltop, and the road is rollercoaster-like with ups and downs and twists and turns.
The reception area is grand with a bar and a jewellers shop (I wonder how many customers they have in an average day).
The room we had was nice enough, but the aircondition was rather noisy and the control panel in need of a replacement. The room had a balcony with a great view. One evening we sat there we witnessed a most beautiful sunset. When the dark came a lot of bats whizzed by.
The room had an electric mosquito killer, but no free drinking water and no minibar.
The food in the buffet restaurant was good and the service good.
We did not visit the pool which is located a bit downhill from Hotel Topaz, but we could see it from the restaurant and it looked clean enough.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Larochette, Luxembourg
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The rooms are big enough. The beds are good. It was clean. It is no luxury hotel of course, but perfect for a stay of few days if you don't wan't to spend the whole day at the hotel. I didn't try the pool or the spa...no time.
The staff is very nice and kind. The hotel is highly located, so the vieuw is excellent.
Breakfast was ok, they had everything you wanted.
I guess it is a good standard.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Anniewatte, Kandy 20967, Sri Lanka
Price range (per night):* 91 AUD - 166 AUD

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