Casa Colombo

This vast 200-year-old mansion shelters behind a row of storefronts on Galle Rd. Protected from the noise, it’s an urban refuge with huge old trees and an infamous pink-hued swimming pool. Designed by Lalin Jinasena, the 12 large suites are all decorated in colonial colours that mix modern and minimalist with the odd Moorish touch. Concierge service is lavish.