Cinnamon Citadel Kandy, KandyCinnamon Citadel Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 11 hotels we score in Kandy. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.7, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $124 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cinnamon Citadel Kandy is a four-star hotel positioned on the banks of the Mahaweli River in Kandy. Set at an elevation of 1,640 feet, the property features 115 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Many of these accommodations provide views of the river and the nearby hills. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, visit the poolside bar, or walk through the landscaped gardens. The hotel includes an on-site restaurant and offers room service. While the riverside setting is a primary feature, the Booking.com rating of 6.9 suggests some guests may find certain aspects of the stay less consistent than others.What stands out

Riverside location

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioned rooms

Landscaped gardens

Watch out for

Lower Booking.com rating

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