Axel’s take
A characterful Fort base, provided nightlife matters more than guaranteed quiet.
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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a Scottish-themed mid-range boutique business hotel in Colombo Fort
The Steuart is a Scottish-themed boutique business hotel in Colombo Fort, and we'd pick it for a short city stay rather than a luxury escape. Its strongest asset is the location beside the Dutch Hospital's restaurants and bars. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, spacious rooms and comfortable surroundings. There's more personality here than in a generic business hotel, and it's a practical base for exploring central Colombo on foot.
The catch is sleep quality: music from surrounding nightlife is a recurring complaint, including noise and vibrations reported in 2026. Recent MakeMyTrip guests also describe unpleasant carpet or room odors, although cleanliness ratings elsewhere remain reassuring. Ask for a quieter room and confirm whether it has an outside window. We'd skip it for an early bedtime or consistently polished four-star comfort.
- Rooms
- Often praised for generous space and Scottish decor; confirm daylight and quiet-room options.
- Cleanliness
- Generally strong guest ratings, tempered by recent reports of unpleasant carpet and room odors.
- Service
- Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength across several sites.
- Amenities
- Scottish-themed pub and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms; Expedia also lists a gym.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast inclusion varies; check taxes and service charges, and confirm any early or late checkout arrangements.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · makemytrip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
45, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo
Central Fort, beside the Dutch Hospital dining precinct and convenient for Galle Face Green.
Amenities and check-in
Scottish-themed pub and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms; Expedia also lists a gym.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking
- Airport shuttle (extra charge)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
The Steuart by Citrus Hotel — Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Steuart by Citrus Hotel is a Scottish-themed mid-range boutique business hotel in Colombo Fort in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Address: 45, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo. Property ID: 1021125.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/colombo/the-steuart-by-citrus-hotel-1021125
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $137 | $183 on Booking.com | $46 less (25%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $181 USD
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-28 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $64 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $121 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $125 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $63 for 1 night · 2 nights $125 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $125 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $63 for 1 night · 2 nights $125 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $66 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $69 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $43 for 1 night · 2 nights $116 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $142 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $142 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 7.8/10
A characterful Fort base, provided nightlife matters more than guaranteed quiet. a Scottish-themed mid-range boutique business hotel in Colombo Fort, scored for what it is.
The Steuart is a Scottish-themed boutique business hotel in Colombo Fort, and we'd pick it for a short city stay rather than a luxury escape. Its strongest asset is the location beside the Dutch Hospital's restaurants and bars. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, spacious rooms and comfortable surroundings. There's more personality here than in a generic business hotel, and it's a practical base for exploring central Colombo on foot.
The catch is sleep quality: music from surrounding nightlife is a recurring complaint, including noise and vibrations reported in 2026. Recent MakeMyTrip guests also describe unpleasant carpet or room odors, although cleanliness ratings elsewhere remain reassuring. Ask for a quieter room and confirm whether it has an outside window. We'd skip it for an early bedtime or consistently polished four-star comfort.
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Best for: short Colombo city stays; travelers who enjoy nearby nightlife; business visitors to Fort
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Watch out for: nighttime music and vibrations; some rooms lack outside windows; room odors reported by some recent guests
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Location: Central Fort, beside the Dutch Hospital dining precinct and convenient for Galle Face Green.
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Rooms: Often praised for generous space and Scottish decor; confirm daylight and quiet-room options.
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Cleanliness: Generally strong guest ratings, tempered by recent reports of unpleasant carpet and room odors.
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Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength across several sites.
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Amenities: Scottish-themed pub and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms; Expedia also lists a gym.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion varies; check taxes and service charges, and confirm any early or late checkout arrangements.
Axel's opinion of The Steuart by Citrus Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · makemytrip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About The Steuart by Citrus Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 45, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Colombo
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard room
Standard room with pool view
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Standard room with view
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Standard Club room
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room oceanfront
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Standard Triple room
Standard Family room
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Club room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Club room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Comfort room
Comfort Triple room
Superior room
Superior Single room
Superior Triple room
Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Twin room with balcony (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
- Superior Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Room features: With view
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Deluxe room with city view
- Room features: With view
- Deluxe room with city view — room photo 1
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Deluxe room with courtyard view
- Room features: With view
- Deluxe room with courtyard view — room photo 1
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- Deluxe room with courtyard view — room photo 3
Deluxe room with view
- Room features: With view
- Deluxe room with view — room photo 1
- Deluxe room with view — room photo 2
- Deluxe room with view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Single room with city view
- Deluxe Single room with city view — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Single room with city view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room with courtyard view
- Deluxe Single room with courtyard view — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room with courtyard view — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single room with courtyard view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room with pool view
- Deluxe Single room with pool view — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Single room with pool view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room with view
- Deluxe Single room with view — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Single room with view — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
Deluxe Family room
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Family room — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Single room with courtyard view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Deluxe Single room with courtyard view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room with courtyard view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single room with courtyard view (single bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with courtyard view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room with view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room with view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room with view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room with view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
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Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe Quadruple room with courtyard view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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1 Bedroom Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
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Premier room
Premier Single room
Premier Triple room
Premier Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Premier Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Premier Double Club room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double Club room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Premier Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Premier Quadruple room — room photo 1
Executive room
Executive room with city view
Executive Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
Premium room
- Room features: With view
- Premium room — room photo 1
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Premium room with city view
- Room features: With view
- Premium room with city view — room photo 1
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- Premium room with city view — room photo 3
Premium Single room
Premium Single room with city view
Premium Triple room
Premium Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Premium Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
Premium Single room with city view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Premium Single room with city view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Single room with city view (single bed) — room photo 2
Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Premium Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premium Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
Premium Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Premium Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 2
Premium Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
Premium Quadruple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Premium Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
- Premium Quadruple room with city view — room photo 2
1 Bedroom Premium Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Premium Quadruple room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Premium Quadruple room — room photo 2
Luxury room
Luxury Single room
Suite
Suite with garden view
Single Suite
Single Suite with city view
- Single Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Single Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Single Suite with city view — room photo 3
Triple Suite
Single Suite (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 2
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Triple Suite with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Triple Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Triple Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Triple Suite with city view — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Standard Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite with city view
Executive Suite
Executive Suite with city view
- Executive Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Executive Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Executive Suite with city view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Executive Club Suite with sea view
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Executive Club Suite with sea view — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Executive Club Suite with sea view — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Executive Club Suite with sea view — room photo 3
Executive Single Suite with city view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Executive Single Suite with city view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Single Suite with city view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Single Suite with city view (single bed) — room photo 3
Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Twin Suite with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Executive Twin Suite with city view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Executive Twin Suite with city view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Executive Twin Suite with city view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Executive Quadruple Suite with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Executive Quadruple Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Executive Quadruple Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Executive Quadruple Suite with city view — room photo 3
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite with view
Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Grand Suite
Luxury Suite
Studio
Villa
Cottage
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