Hotel Sapphire Colombo

Set on a commercial street, this casual hotel is 2 km from the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, 4 km from Mount Lavinia Beach and 5 km from the National Museum of Colombo. Straightforward rooms with wood furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows offer free Wi-Fi, plus flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Airy, upgraded rooms add separate seating areas. Room service is available. Amenities include a bar, and a rooftop restaurant offering local and international cuisine. There's also a gym and an outdoor pool.

• 371 Galle Rd, Colombo 00600
• 0112 363 306