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Colombo, Sri Lanka Hotels and City Guide
Colombo Hotels and Colombo Guide with Colombo maps, top attractions, room reservations and hotel deals at a wide range of the best Colombo hotels
Colombo - Business Tips
Colombo Business Tips
Colombo Dress Code
On most occasions business attire in Colombo, Sri Lanka consists of suits or shirt and tie for men and dresses and business suits with either trousers or skirt for the ladies. Outside business hours, casual clothes are perfectly acceptable - although, smart clothing is usually worn to exclusive restaurants and clubs.
Greeting Someone in Colombo
Business people in Colombo generally tend to be formal. Appointments are necessary and it is good to be punctual. When greeting someone it is considered polite to rise to your feet and shake their hand. It is usual to exchange visiting cards on a first meeting.
Colombo Business Hours and Banking
The business hours in Colombo are generally from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday - although some companies do work on Saturdays. Most of the shops in Colombo are open till around 7:00 pm. The usual banking hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, while some banks do operate half day on Saturdays.
Sri Lanka Smoking
Smoking, in Colombo, is only prohibited in places marked with the non-smoking sign - although, it is considered polite not to smoke in the company of non-smokers.
Hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka
 |  | Holiday Inn Colombo30 Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha COLOMBO 3 SRI LANKA 03 SRI LANKA   Liberty Ballroom can accommodate over 1500 persons. Ideal for business conferences, cocktails, etc. Persian room - capacity to accommodate up to 200 persons. 20 (8' by 10') booths can be accommodated in the largest meeting room Exhibit space available... More » |    |  |
|  | Colombo HiltonPO Box 1000, Colombo, Sri Lanka On a seven acre site overlooking Beira Lake and the Indian Ocean, the 384 room Hilton Colombo is located in the heart of the business centre and 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel offers an extensive choice of business and leisure facilities.... More » |  | |
|  | Hilton Colombo Residence200 Union Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka Ideally located within the central business district, Hilton Colombo Residence in Colombo. The 168 elegantly appointed suites spreading over 33 floors offer guests panoramic views of the ocean or harbour and the highest standards of luxury, privacy and comfort. Close... More » | | |
|  | Taj Samudra Hotel25 Galle Face Centre Road ,Colombo ,Sri Lanka Hotel Description: The Taj Samudra Colombo is located on 12 acres of landscaped gardens facing the historic Galle Face Green with a panoramic view of the Indian ocean. It blends the quiet charm of an earlier era with a comfort and efficiency... More » |  | |
 | 6 Havelock Place,Colombo 5, LK |
