Travellers’ Choice award for Best Western in Colombo

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Best Western Elyon Colombo has been awarded a highly coveted recognition in the hospitality industry – a TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award and identified as one of the best value hotels in Sri Lanka – less than a year after it opened its doors! Reviewing the resort, TripAdvisor users described the Best Western Elyon Colombo as a ‘great hotel’, ‘value for money’ and ‘perfect for a business stay’. The hotel’s rooftop bar was described by more than one guest as ‘stunning’. The hotel offers tasteful rooms that are the largest in its category, exquisite bedding and pillow options, all-day restaurant with buffet and Al la carte options, gymnasium, full service staff and its much coveted lounge bar ‘CityLights’. Ron Pohl, Best Western International’s Senior Vice President of Brand Management and Development said he was delighted with the accolade. “For almost 70 years, Best Western has offered our guests exceptional hotel stays and excellent value-for-money. This is one of our company’s core values, so I am delighted that one of the newest hotels in our global collection, Best Western Elyon Colombo, has been recognised in this way,” said Pohl.

Since it opened last year, Best Western Elyon Colombo has scored an average rating of four stars out of five on TripAdvisor. Its highest ratings came in the areas of sleep quality, room quality, value-for-money and cleanliness. Commenting on the award, Presantha Jayamaha, Chairman Elyon Hotels said, “We’re thrilled that our reputation for exceptional service, combined with Sri Lankan hospitality has been recognised by our valued guests and shared on TripAdvisor.” “This award motivates us to continue to delight our guests by delivering exceptional service and make every guest encounter a truly inspiring and unforgettable one,” he added. Best Western Elyon Colombo became the first ever Best Western hotel in Sri Lanka when it opened in 2014. With its 60 contemporary rooms and range of modern facilities, including the stunning rooftop bar, it has become an instant hit with both business and leisure travellers. The Hotel chain is currently exploring its expansion plans in Sri Lanka; with the intension of offering its award winning service and quality at all major tourist destinations.