CMB Airport Hotel
Jun 28, 2016 | 7:01 pm
#16
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I will have about 7 hour layover at CMB, need to take out luggage and check in again as two separate tickets.
If I stayed in the transit hotel, what would happen to my luggage? Would some one from the hotel help me to keep the luggage at someone so I could collect it later?
Thanks
If I stayed in the transit hotel, what would happen to my luggage? Would some one from the hotel help me to keep the luggage at someone so I could collect it later?
Thanks
I'll see if my CMB TA can ask the serendiva people "nicely".
Happy wandering
Fred
Jun 20, 2017 | 7:44 am
#17
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I will have about 7 hour layover at CMB, need to take out luggage and check in again as two separate tickets.
If I stayed in the transit hotel, what would happen to my luggage? Would some one from the hotel help me to keep the luggage at someone so I could collect it later?
Thanks
If I stayed in the transit hotel, what would happen to my luggage? Would some one from the hotel help me to keep the luggage at someone so I could collect it later?
Thanks
Jun 20, 2017 | 8:03 am
#18
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G'day [MENTION=778277]Ausriver[/MENTION] - how did this work out in the end? Did the hotel sort your luggage out for re-tagging or what happened? Got about 9 hours between flights there next week and will be in the same situation. Happy to kill some time in the transit hotel.
wasnt able to tag tag through my luggage, so had to claim all the luggage.
We actually booked the Hilton hotel in the city. Return trip was easy. Couldnt use the transit hotel as needed to claim luggage.
Jun 21, 2017 | 11:55 am
#19
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We have about 6 hours between arrival and check-in for the next flight so it's just that awkward period where it's not worth going into town or getting a hotel.
Might give the left baggage store a try and head to one of the hotels in Negombo for breakfast.
Jun 21, 2017 | 9:48 pm
#20
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Thanks for the update. Pretty much what I was afraid of unfortunately. I assume the transit desk wouldn't help either?
We have about 6 hours between arrival and check-in for the next flight so it's just that awkward period where it's not worth going into town or getting a hotel.
Might give the left baggage store a try and head to one of the hotels in Negombo for breakfast.
We have about 6 hours between arrival and check-in for the next flight so it's just that awkward period where it's not worth going into town or getting a hotel.
Might give the left baggage store a try and head to one of the hotels in Negombo for breakfast.
Is a 5 min run from the airport and might be more comfortable spot to spend some time at, until one needs to get back to the airport.
Jun 22, 2017 | 8:39 am
#21
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There's a good Taj hotel as well near the airport called "The Gateway Hotel Colombo" https://gateway.tajhotels.com/en-in/...arden-colombo/
Is a 5 min run from the airport and might be more comfortable spot to spend some time at, until one needs to get back to the airport.
Is a 5 min run from the airport and might be more comfortable spot to spend some time at, until one needs to get back to the airport.
That looks like a reasonable option to have something to eat and kill a few hours. Think someone mentioned the same hotel in a different thread, and they charge like wounded bulls for the room, but will be fine for breakfast and a relaxing few hours as we won't need a room.
Jun 22, 2017 | 10:30 am
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Thanks [MENTION=238082]quarryking[/MENTION] Didn't realise it was so close to the airport.
That looks like a reasonable option to have something to eat and kill a few hours. Think someone mentioned the same hotel in a different thread, and they charge like wounded bulls for the room, but will be fine for breakfast and a relaxing few hours as we won't need a room.
That looks like a reasonable option to have something to eat and kill a few hours. Think someone mentioned the same hotel in a different thread, and they charge like wounded bulls for the room, but will be fine for breakfast and a relaxing few hours as we won't need a room.
Sep 21, 2017 | 11:52 am
#23
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I slept once in the business class/Priority Pass lounge in the airport, but it wasn't very comfortable. I wonder if the transit hotel is still a good option?
Mar 20, 2026 | 3:25 am
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About a decade later, but I think Sri Lankan has upgraded some of their lounges...does it make sense to sleep here?