Admiral Clancy Fernando, the commander of the Sri Lanka Navy was killed in a suicide bombing in front of the hotel on 16 November 1992.

[6] Taj Samudra has been named a "Great Place to work" for five consecutive years.

[10] During their 2021 Sri Lankan tour, the India national cricket team stayed at the Taj Samudra hotel.

Despite having booked the entire hotel for the team, Krunal Pandya, one of the players tested positive for COVID-19.

[13][14] The hotel's other amenities include a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a fitness centre.