Rave reviews for Hotel J

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Launched only two months ago, as a first in the hospitality industry of Sri Lanka, Hotel J continues to change perceptions as to what a value for money brand delivers. Already in the top 20 TripAdvisor B & B hotels for Negombo list, Hotel J is consistently rated by visitors as “very good” and “excellent”.

Sri Lanka’s first no frills brand, Hotel J operates under the Jetwing family of companies. The new brand targets a visitor who believes in the best value for money, and focuses on 5 key touchpoints: Location, in Negombo which is in close proximity to the airport and also overlooking the famous beach; Rest, with high importance placed on the quality of the mattress, bed linen, and pillows to ensure a comfortable sleep; Water, with a high pressure and variable water flow shower; Connectivity in the form of free, fast Wi-Fi; and Security, wherein all areas of the property are safe and secured. According to the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, guests had the following comments: “Hotel J is a new budget hotel by the Jetwing group and the prices are fair and is well worth what you pay for it. Rooms are very comfortable and clean”; “The staff at [Hotel J] are such nice, helpful, young people and so is their hard working manageress”, and “The hotel is newly opened, the rooms are bright and fresh, bathroom fine, we upgraded to a sea view room, lovely big balcony with a great view, the food in the restaurant area at dinner was good and very reasonable.” Hotel J features 35 rooms, inclusive of one suite, and is the first select service accommodation brand to be launched in Sri Lanka. At present, plans are underway to open more properties under the brand all over the country, providing inexpensive, quality accommodation for the discerning traveller. Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 40 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment. Considered a priority, sustainable and responsible practice is implemented through the award winning Jetwing Eternal Earth Program; with energy efficiency, community upliftment, and education of earth saving measures to schoolchildren being a few tenets of the Program.