Arthur’s Seat
Arthur’s Seat, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Bogambara, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka- Viewpoint
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Colonial Charm and Serene Views
Located across Kandy Lake, Hotel Suisse offers colonial-style rooms with views of the tropical garden or the lake. The classic wood furnishings and floral fabrics create a charming ambiance for guests.
Relaxation and Rejuvenation
Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool, indulge in a massage at the Ayurvedic Centre, or make use of the sauna facilities. The hotel ensures a tranquil stay with its spa amenities and serene surroundings.
Culinary Delights and Travel Assistance
Savor a diverse range of Western and Asian dishes at Suisse Kandy’s restaurant, complemented by refreshing cocktails at the beer bar. Additionally, the tour desk is available to help guests plan their travel and trip arrangements seamlessly.
Experience colonial elegance and tranquility at Hotel Suisse - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
27 sqm
Pool View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
32 sqm
Lake View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
29 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
29 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
29 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
60 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Single bed (90-130 cm wide), Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
38 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Single bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
36 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Great location, right at the lake and walking distance to the center and the temple. Super friendly and helpful staff! The food was very good. Our room was clean and comfortable.
O staff foi muito simpático, atencioso e disponível durante toda a estadia. • O hotel tem bastante charme e história, o que torna a experiência diferente de um hotel convencional. • A localização é conveniente para explorar Kandy.
Fiquei num quarto no 4.º andar, mas o elevador apenas chega ao 3.º, sendo necessário subir escadas com a bagagem. A receção indicou que havia um cofre no quarto, mas este não existia. Durante os dois dias, o duche não funcionou corretamente. No primeiro dia pedi ajuda ao staff, mas no segundo acabei por desistir. A água nunca chegou a ficar quente, o que foi bastante desapontante. Havia um cheiro muito desagradável junto à saída do elevador no 3.º andar. O quarto não estava tão bem cuidado e arranjado como seria de esperar tendo em conta o próprio hotel e o seu enquadramento. O minibar/frigorífico estava completamente vazio.
So ein schönes Hotel! Mein Zimmer hatte unfassbar hohe Decken und einen schönen Ausblick in den grünen Garten. Es war sehr sauber und das Bett sehr bequem. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Pool ist zwar nichts super außergewöhnliches, aber es macht schon Spaß dort nach dem ganzen sightseeing dort nochmal eine Runde zu drehen. Das Frühstück war sehr umfangreich und ich denke dort findet jeder irgendwas :)
Beautiful old hotel a short distance from the centre of town. Delicious breakfast. Helpful friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Great pool.
Das Hotel Suisse Kandy ist ein altes Hotel im kolonialen Stil. Wunderschön! Die Zimmer sind komfortabel, das Essen toll. Die Lage am Lake Kandy sehr gut
So unique
Nothing
Magnifique maison dans un cadre de verdure très agréable. Chambre très confortable et belles. Le petit déjeuner est variés et le fait de pouvoir manger dehors est agréable. Le personnel est intentionné.
Rien
Het is een groot hotel. Toen we arriveerden, dacht ik in eerste instantie dat we bij het verkeerde hotel waren, omdat het er in het echt anders uitziet dan op de foto’s. Wel fijn is dat het hotel een eigen parkeerplaats heeft waar je je auto of tuktuk veilig kunt parkeren. Het hotel is enorm groot en heeft veel kamers. Hierdoor voelt het wat meer als een massaal hotel dan als een klein en gezellig resort. De kamers zijn relatief klein, maar voor ons verblijf van één nacht was dat prima en voldoende. Het hotel oogt wat ouder en gedateerd, maar het onderhoud zag er over het algemeen nog goed uit. Voor één nacht prima, maar persoonlijk zou ik hier niet voor een langer verblijf kiezen.
De kamers zijn vrij klein en je ziet hier en daar wat gebruikssporen. De hygiëne is prima en de kamer was netjes schoon. Wel zou het hotel op sommige punten wat meer onderhoud kunnen gebruiken.
جيد جدا
Beautiful well kept historic building in great location on Lake Kandy. Very friendly and helpful staff on reception and Amila was super helpful serving us at the bar. Food was great but buffet prices expensive compared to local dining venues. Very pleased to be greeted on arrival with a welcome drink and swans, petals and honeymoon cake in our room.
Buffet was promoted strongly for both dinner and breakfast, but seemed overpriced compared to a la carte menu
Trato del personal y instalaciones . La comida y el desayuno era fabuloso.
Colonial building! Staff! Rooms and cleanliness
Pool is outdated.. Need immediate attention.. Food is not upto the standard.
Absolutely beautiful hotel in a great location. The pool was amazing. Great breakfast choice. Very clean. Room had Aircon and ceiling fan. Very comfy bed and good bathroom.
Shower wasn't working very well.
The hotel is nice, clean and well maintained. The reception staff were very kind, friendly and helpful throughout my stay.
Unfortunately, I had a very unpleasant experience yesterday afternoon. I had clearly placed the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door because I was sleeping, yet a member of the housekeeping staff entered my room anyway and woke me up because they wanted to clean the room. I find this unacceptable. The purpose of the “Do Not Disturb” sign is to ensure that guests are not disturbed and that their privacy is respected. Entering the room despite the sign, especially while the guest is sleeping, is a serious lack of consideration and professionalism. Apart from this incident, I had a good impression of the hotel, but unfortunately this experience affected my overall stay.
Magnifique maison coloniale. Chambre spacieuse et confortable. Personnel est très gentil et souriant.
Rien
Emplacement proche du centre, la piscine qui est très agréable et le personnel
RAS
Cumplieron con la petición de poner las habitaciones juntas, aunque el check in fue un poco caótico! El hotel es bonito, luce antiguo pero es parte del encanto. las habitaciones eran amplias, el desayuno esta bien-normal. Tiene lo básico. Todo el personal fue amable y servicial.
El baño podía estar algo más limpio y con más papel higiénico.
La limpieza
La habitación estaba arrinconada . olía a humedad. Y se oía mucho ruido de motores. Un recepcionista fue demasiado agobiante ofreciéndonos los servicios que hacia su padre.
Loved the beautiful building and history plus the excellent location. The gardens are amazing too
Incredible place. The money for value is pretty amazing, staff is very friendly and welcoming, the food was so so good - both the dinner and the breakfast, it had all the possible food cooked at its perfection. The rooms are big and comfortable, the place has such a beautiful charm. The pool is lovely. Everything and everyone was truly exceptional.
Beautiful old building in great condition, full of old world charm. Right in the center. Excellent welcome (delicious tea) and service. We loved the massive swimming pool too
The beautiful heritage rooms and facilities, the clean and comfy beds, the stunning view out to Kandy lake and the welcoming staff.
צוות מקסים ואדיב ארוחת בוקר מגוונת וטובה מאוד
המים במקלחת לא היו חמים מספיק והברזים לא מסגרות בכיור , המיטה הילה לא נוחה
Localisation Lit confortable
Personnel qui rit à l’accueil en parlant entre eux dans leur langue Chambre petite, mobilier usé
De prachtige oude koloniale stijl en het fantastische ontbijtbuffet
Beautiful building, grounds and pool, very comfortable bed in large, well-appointed, air conditioned room. All the staff were excellent.
I booked half board but the first night was a buffet selection, which was not good at all - happily, the second night's table d'hôte was excellent. Better coffee at breakfast and other times would be appreciated.
Great pool, location good. Made is a packed breakfast as we had to leave early.
Asked for twin room not double. Got blanket 'if available' response on booking. Only way on arrival I could get twin was to upgrade at 50% increase in cost.
Vriendelijk personeel, lekker ontbijt!
Perfect location for Kandy city !
Baby cot we requested was broken and there was no mattress, somehow they have 2 extra quilts to out on it !
Schönes Hotel in zentraler Lage. Zimmer zweckmäßig & sauber. Frühstück war sehr gut und vielfältiges. Für Kandy perfekt.
Nicely renovated
It is not soundproof from the corridor area.
Room was good. Traditional /colonial decor. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location was very central
Beautiful hotel with buildings dating back to 1890 so has colonial charm combined with all the comfort you want and need. Our room was very nice with lovely extra touches such as good quality toiletries, robes, tea/coffee making facilities plus a TV with satellite channels and Netflix and prime. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff - nothing is too much trouble. Lovely grounds and pool area which has sun loungers / pool towels Great restaurant and bar. Food was excellent and a huge choice at the buffet breakfast. Best hotel we’ve stayed in after 3 weeks travelling across Sri Lanka.
Liked it all !
La ubicación
Para ser un 5 estrellas fatal. 20 minutos para una cerveza y estabamos solos. El personal no da a basto. El hotel mas caro y el peor sin duda de Sri Lanka.
A vintage hotel with utmost modern amenities, the most convenient location to enjoy what Kandy has to offer, right beside the lake.
The hotel was a beautiful old colonial era building with lots of history associated to it. The location was perfect and a short walk to the Temple Of The Tooth.
The building has seen better days, and our room could have done with a refurb especially the bathroom. The Front Of House staff almost spoiled the stay by insisting we had taken things from the Mini Bar and made a big fuss at check out. I appreciate they must have people try it on but there was nothing in the Mini Bar when we checked in and no matter how many times we mentioned it, they did not believe us. In the end they advised it was a House Keeping error and apologised but it didn't feel great to be accused of something we hadn't done.
El hotel tiene mucho encanto, con unas instalaciones muy cuidadas y un ambiente acogedor que invita a relajarse y disfrutar de la estancia. La ubicación es perfecta para descubrir Kandy y sus principales atractivos, al tiempo que ofrece tranquilidad. Nos llevamos un recuerdo magnífico y no dudaríamos en volver ni en recomendarlo a cualquier persona que visite Kandy.
Location, Ambience and old world charm
The room was far too warm. There was an a/c but it was tiny and far too small for the room. It was set to 21 degrees but did nothing resulting in a very uncomfortable night.
Wir hatten einen sehr gelungenen Aufenthalt im Hotel Suisse in Kandy. Die Lage ist ideal: direkt gegenüber dem See und nur etwa 15 Gehminuten vom Zentrum entfernt – perfekt, um etwas ruhiger zu wohnen, aber dennoch schnell mitten im Geschehen zu sein. Auch der Poolbereich ist wirklich schön angelegt und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Zimmer: Die einfachen Zimmer variieren in Ausstattung und Stil. Grundsätzlich ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht: gute Betten, eine gut funktionierende Klimaanlage und die nötige Grundausstattung. Allerdings sahen die Zimmer auf den Buchungsfotos mit Holzvertafelung, Sitzecke und gemütlicher Einrichtung etwas anders aus als unser erstes Zimmer, das eher steril wirkte und eine sehr einfache Dusche hatte. Nach einem unkomplizierten Zimmerwechsel erhielten wir jedoch ein deutlich geräumigeres Zimmer mit einer tollen Regendusche, das viel mehr unseren Erwartungen entsprach. Restaurant & Service: Ein absolutes Highlight war die Gastronomie! Es gibt sowohl ein reichhaltiges Buffet als auch Speisen à la carte – mit einer gelungenen Mischung aus authentischen sri-lankischen Gerichten und europäischen Speisen. Das gesamte Personal war durchweg aufmerksam und stets bemüht. Ganz besonders möchten wir Amadya hervorheben: Sie war überragend freundlich, hat uns jeden Wunsch erfüllt, sich Zeit für nette Gespräche genommen und uns hervorragende Ausflugstipps für die Umgebung gegeben. Insgesamt ein tolles Hotel mit klasse Service. Wir kommen gerne wieder und empfehlen es weiter!
We got a last minute deal and I cannot fault the staff, location and room. It’s an old colonial style building and we had a Heritage room which they put a camp bed in as I was with my two teenage children. Breakfast was delicious and we felt totally spoilt.
Ein historisches Gebäude das seinen Charme hat Aber leider nicht auf einem gehobenen Niveau gehalten wurde
Der Sevice hat keinerlei Serviceerfahrung und beim Frühstück sitzen die Manager und nur die werden bedient Gäste sind drittrangig Ausserdem finden sehr laute Feiern statt
Lovely staff particularly Minon, the front office manager, who changed and upgraded our initial room because of a problem with the shower. She was always on hand checking everything was going well. The hotel is a historic building and some beautiful areas, particularly the pool and dining room. Our second room was stunning with a lovely bathroom.
There were a lot of staff dealing with check in and check out which was slightly disconcerting (we were at times asked questions by three different people) it is a lovely old building but some areas could probably do with an upgrade such as the carpet in the hallways.
Rien à redire, le personnel a été à notre écoute de manière remarquable. Remerciements à Minon, Achini, Sanari et Remaliga
Location was good, but the choice in the breakfast buffet was limited
Everything was fine. I enjoyed my stay. The front office manager, Minon was very helpful.
Le bâtiment est magnifique avec beaucoup de charme. Très belle piscine. Personnel très professionnel. Très confortable. Très bon restaurant. Très bon emplacement pour visiter Kandy.
Rien
The size of the rooms exceeded my expectations. The service was good. There’s nothing to complain about.
La gentillesse du personnel L hôtel en lui même et son histoire La piscine La grandeur des chambres
La baignoire qui pourrait être transformée en douche
We loved this place! We arrived late into the night and quite sleepy unsure what to expect since the price was so low. What a surprise it was to discover we had been upgraded!
We loved that it had a “The Shining” feel to it (maybe not everyone will feel the same).
classic old school elegance and service
that we had to leave…
Çalışanlar oldukça yardımsever, otel oldukça merkezi idi. Fiyata göre beklentilerimizi karşıladı
Herrlicher Kolonialstil - Vibe, da fühlt man sich in alte Zeiten versetzt, wobei es aber gut in Schuss gehalten ist. Tolle Lage am See, allerdings hat man eher wenig Blick darauf. Besonders schön ist auch der recht große Pool und Liegenbereich zum Entspannen zwischen den Stadt-/ Besichtigungsaktivitäten. Super Frühstücksbuffet.
Der Umkleidebereich am Pool wird (zurecht) wenig genutzt, könnte besser gepflegt werden.
The building itself, the pool, the people.
The room, old, phone and light broken, no fridge, no paintings or photos on the wall, no decoration. A bit sad compared to the hotel.
Entree
Lekkende/ druppende airco
Es un hotel colonial muy bien acondicionado y actualizado. Buen desayuno, buen confort y buena relación calidad-precio. Aconsejable.
Atmosfera starego hotelu, świetna lokalizacja, Bardzo duży pokój z wydzieloną sypialnią i salonem - heritage room.
Excellent accueil et un service au top. L'hôtel a beaucoup de charme et il est idéalement placé à Kandy. La piscine est très agréable et le petit-déjeuner est excellent. Tout était parfait.
Rien
Der schöne, alte kollionale Bau des Hotels
立地よい! スタッフよい! 朝食最高!
ありません。
L emplacement et le style ancien
Un accueil déplorable, du personnel pas à la hauteur et sans aucun sens du service client, à la limite du respect : 1. Ns avions réservé une chambre pour 3 adultes , non seulement la chambre n est pas prête mais on nous propose d ajouter un extra bed d appoint alors que nous avons réservé et payé pour 3 vrais lits 2. Nous avons attendu les bagages plus de 30 mn avant que je ne parte à leur recherche et ils étaient déposés au milieu d un couloir au 2 e alors que nous étions au 4 e 3. Pas de serviette de toilette dans la chambre , nosi avons dû encore attendre 30 mn 4. Lors de l accueil , plus de tasse propre , le serveur me sert le thé dans une tasse déjà utilisée et ne semble pas comprendre que cela ne me convienne pas 5 . La manager en charge pas du tout agréable et a l écoute , un manque de respect , elle se moquait de la situation , aucune excuse de sa part 6 la chambre manque de propreté , énormes moutons sous les lits Nous avons perdu plus de 2 h à l accueil ce qui nous a Privé de douche et de piscine avant notre rendez vous de fin d apres midi
El precio del restaurante
Hotel increíble, se come muy bien, instalaciones super limpias, 100% recomendable. Para Sri Lanka lo recomiendo 100%.
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Cleanliness
7.5/10Generally described as clean and well-kept in parts, but some reviews mention dated carpets, occasional maintenance issues (shower flooding, hot water problems) and uncomfortable mattresses that lower the rating.
Service
8.9/10Consistently praised: welcoming, friendly and attentive staff with multiple shout-outs to specific employees (Kathir, Tyron, Rema) and good guest assistance.
Location
9/10Very strong — excellent central/lakefront position repeatedly noted; convenient for sightseeing though crossing the road can require care.
Room Quality
7.8/10Mixed: spacious rooms and heritage character but several mentions of rooms being somewhat tired, dark, in need of renovation, and some mattress comfort issues.
Amenities
8.6/10Pool, gardens and numerous communal spaces are frequently praised; the property’s heritage amenities are a clear positive despite some crowding from groups at peak times.
Value for Money
7.9/10Some concerns about value (notably an overpriced bottled water, and signs of tired maintenance) counterbalanced by good service and food; overall slightly below target.
Food and Beverage
8.4/10Generally positive — food described as very good and varied with strong individual service (Tirone noted); some criticism of buffet management and occasional shortages.
Overall Experience
8.3/10Mostly very positive impressions: beautiful, grand colonial hotel with enjoyable stays reported; some maintenance and noise/comfort issues temper the experience.
Overlooking Kandy Lake, the property preserves colonial architecture and classic wood furnishings that enhance its serene, heritage ambiance.
Unwind with spa options at the Ayurvedic Centre and sauna facilities, set among tranquil surroundings.
Enjoy Western and Asian dishes at Suisse Kandy’s restaurant, complemented by cocktails at the beer bar.