Guest User
March 1, 2024
Mr. Baldsing and his staff take hospitality to the next level. If you're looking for a cozy yet elegant boutique hotel stay in quiet, idyllic and most importantly safe surroundings, "Chimneys" is the ideal place. I stayed on the upper floor in the far corner bedroom with a beautiful view of the perfectly manicured garden. At the time I was there an abundance of hydrangeas adorned the property. The interior of both properties are tastefully furnished and decorated, Mr. Baldsing and his staff value paying attention to details and you won't find a single dust particle or stain anywhere. Mr. Baldsing has been in the hospitality business long enough to understand the guest's concern without them even uttering a word. When I struggled to find a driver on the local Pickme app, he arranged a trustworthy driver at a very fair price for me and went the extra mile to remember I might potentially need to secure a driver that takes me to the railway station on departure day - I hadn't even thought of that yet and was very grateful he killed two birds with one stone for me. I didn't have to approach him about anything, he was always two steps ahead without it being intrusive or overbearing, which I really appreciated. The room was spotlessly clean and tastefully designed. The fresh flowers in the bathroom just proved once again how passionate the Chimneys staff is about providing excellent service. The wi-fi signal in my room was strong and reliable throughout the entire stay. I had both breakfast and dinner at the hotel. The food quality is excellent, the dishes were served hot and were perfectly seasoned. You may enjoy Sri Lankan cuisine all you want throughout your trip, but you should definitely indulge in the Western cuisine offered here. I especially loved the homemade mini rolls! Breakfast was just as excellent, featuring homemade jams, any-style eggs, bacon, etc. One day I returned around noon and Mr. Baldsing greeted me with a cup of tea (by that time he had already remembered how I preferred it) and butter cake, which I enjoyed in one of the many salons. Once again I appreciated the attention to detail. In a nutshell: A beautiful hotel in a safe and secure area with strong wi-fi (+ mobile reception) and top tier service. You may trust the pictures, the hotel looks exactly the same!