Loved this spot for its cleanliness, neatness, and the unexpected bonus of a room upgrade that gave us a lovely view of both the street and sea (we saw some small parade of school kids after full moon celebration - we had the best spot to watch). Since it's on a corner of the street, it's a bit noisy, though. We stayed for two nights and tried breakfast on the roof one day and in our room the next. Definitely recommend room service breakfast – it's way more comfortable and the view is somehow even better. The hotel is a bit on the pricey side, but you feel like you're staying in a real, old historic building, which is a cool plus.

The hotel can get quite hot, and the AC doesn’t quite cover it, especially near the balcony where it felt like a sauna during the day. Morning is definitely the best time to enjoy that area. One more thing to note, the doors are quite old and have some gaps, which felt a bit unsettling. We ended up covering them with tissues for more privacy.

Location couldn't have been better. Right on Rampart street (although street address is officially Pedlar Street) with a view of the sea over the fort wall. The fort is not that large so everything very walkable with a wide variety of restaurants, boutiques and historical landmarks all within the vicinity. The property itself was charming and our room was quite large with a lounging nook. The bed and bedding were comfy. Generous breakfast options (western and local) that needed to be ordered a day in advance and could be taken on the upper floor balconies or in the courtyard.

Rooms are a bit dim with lots of design, mood lighting, but fine. Closet interiors could be refreshed (to be on par with the rest of the room)

Views from the 3rd floor room #41 with private patio overlooking the fort wall and sea beyond. Breakfast was delicious and our service top knotch. Open all the blinds for a light, bright rooftop gem.

Lots of stairs, some with no handrail. The room is tight with room for one suitcase open on a bench. My husband's was on the floor blocking the stairs up to the patio as well as the stairs down to the front door. The weather was clear at first, and we absolutely loved the patio. When it started to rain, we hung out on the bed. If you don't mind stairs or a small room with double (not queen) bed up against the wall, this is a great choice.

I first had a ground floor room; however, they do not have windows and are quite small. I then received an upgrade to a first-floor room, and it was wonderful, lots of room, a balcony that you could close off to make it quite private. The Bartizan has an interesting history and the location is excellent. I travelled in a large group, 7 adults and 2 children (9 and 4 years).

Staff were obliging but a little hit and miss in terms of friendliness. The friendliest person was the security man at the entrance to the hotel. He always greeted us with a huge smile as we left or returned. He didn't speak English, but he didn't have to, he said it all with his warm smile and open friendliness.

Good location just inside the fort walls. Friendly, helpful staff. Great room ( 22 ), with large balcony overlooking the internal courtyard. Great breakfast.

Sign on the fridge says that there are a range of complementary items in the mini bar, but there was only 2 small bottles of water in the fridge. Hotel directory states the water bottles will be replaced every day, but they were not replaced during my 3 day stay. Sign in the bathroom states to leave your towel on the floor if you want them replaced, and directory states the room will be serviced between 3 and 5pm every day, dit no one came into my room during my 3 day stay. I left the “make up my room” sign on the door each day !! These are all minor issues, but this is an expensive hotel, for Sri Lanka, and these are fairly basic things that any professional hotel owner should get right.

We had an unforgettable stay at The Bartizan. From the moment we arrived, the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. A heartfelt thank you to Andrew for his exceptional hospitality, making our experience truly memorable and going the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. His effort truly made all the difference. The room was charming and spacious. The hotel's decor is stunning, with each space thoughtfully designed to retain the building's original character while adding a romantic, authentic touch that truly enhances the experience.

we just love every details in this area, it’s just amazing, and unique, it’s like you really live inside the fort , but it’s too much overpriced, l means when l spent 300 dollars on 2 nights, this is too much expensive in srilanka, therefore i expect a 5 stars service, but the luxuries inside the hotel is not very good, it’s not really a clean hotel , we change our bathrobes two time, because it’s wasn’t too much clean, but the experience is worth it, they should work more on the cleanliness of the place

The property is in a fantastic location looking out over the fort wall and the ocean just on the other side. You certainly feel like you were in the centre of things as it can get pretty lively outside at night time but it means you don’t have to walk very far to find nice places to eat. My room was in the tower which was three stories of stairs which I didn’t mind as it was historic Building. There is a terrace outside my room which afforded fantastic views! It was very hot and humid whilst I was there and the air-conditioning unit in my room struggles dealing with this so it was very hot at times. Also, the bed was a little small with one side against the wall. This was fine on my own or if you were a younger couple but anyone with mobility issues may struggle. The breakfast at the property was very good. On reflection the target client is probably a younger traveller. As such, I would say this is a very good option for them and a step up from a usual backpacker hostel.

Like a lot of hotels in Sri Lanka, they don’t serve alcohol and there are only a few establishments that serve alcohol in the town. It also didn’t serve lunch or an evening meal but this was less of an issue as there were plenty of places to eat on your doorstep.

Wonderfully located within the fort. Its a stones throw away from the lighthouse, many restaurants, and is next to a small swimming beach. The hotel itself is really beautiful, very nice rooms and the best pillows in Sri Lanka. The breakfast was excellent and a lovely way to start the day eating in the courtyard. The staff are super friendly and work hard to ensure a comfortable stay. Thank you to Andrew and the team and we hope to see you again

It is very close to Peddler's street and therefore accessible to a variety of shops. It also has a nice sea view. The place has a very elegant design while maintaining the rustic atmosphere. We booked the South View tower, but due to the weather, they upgraded ours to a Superiour partial sea view room. The staff were very friendly and professional. The breakfast is customizable, and the outdoor dining was very enjoyable in the morning.

The amenities were not great. Some of the in room instant coffee sachets were expired when we took the room, and some towels seemed very old. These could easily be resolved with a call to the reception and, therefore, would not be a deal breaker