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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002
  • Place, Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Assi Ghat
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (King Bed)

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Bathroom

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Varanasi

With a stay at Taj Ganges, Varanasi, you'll be centrally located in Varanasi, within a 10-minute drive of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. .This luxury hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Assi Ghat and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Banaras Hindu University.

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Assi Ghat - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station - 10 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lemon grass - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sri Annapurna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shree Shivay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nadesar Palace Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canton Royale - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Varanasi
Taj Ganges, Varanasi offers 130 accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Chowk, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Varanasi? This hotel has 5533 square feet (514 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Chowk - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Varuna - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Prinsep Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,000 to 2,000 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Chowk
  • The Prinsep Bar
  • Varuna

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,533 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 3000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of INR 3000 per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 8 to 16 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 8 to 16 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1000 to 2000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1450 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: INR 3000 per night
  • Pet fee: INR 3000 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 461 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dipti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Impeccable Service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pyarelal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and amazing stay we had with our family. We had a group booking with three families and it was memorable. The staff made sure we were well taken care of, well fed, and they were so warm. Taj lives its name and I am happy with my decision to stay here. Food has so many options and very tasty too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Avanthi Reddy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with super clean rooms and very elegant lobby. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh Kumar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. Great Place for family stay with lot of greenery, fresh mango and to taste local culinary. Breakfast was stunning awesome with lots of love served along with the food. Their team deepak, punam, Abhilash and Rohit were super helpful and gave us tour of local food tour by serving. Surely we love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indra bhan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bikram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Food was average. Continental food and breakfast offering was better than the rest of lunch/dinner options. Car service was excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay can be summed up in one word - FANTASTIC. Do i need to say more.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmikant

Great hotel. Enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neetu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights at Taj Ganges. Property is nice and staff - Muskan is friendly and helpful. However, the bed sheets in one of our room had tea stains and was dirty and the bedsheet was not changed, we observed the same bed sheet was covered with another sheet next day, it kinda lacked quality of a 5 star hotel like Taj, except that food, transportation service from hotel and reception staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PRASANNA DEVI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff especially at the Reception, were immaculate. They were very helpful and had a smile on their faces. A special thanks to Mr Khan at the reception !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel y m Varanasi

Nice hotel in Varanasi. Clean and great room! Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was very good. Construction on property was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in Varanasi. Nice large property - oasis in the chaos of the streets of Varanasi. Property undergoing some construction updates. Main restaurant was moved to what might have been conference rooms - less than a nice eating venue. I'm sure it will all be wonderful after construction is complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arpan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding , especially Muskaan, Vijay, Roshan, Ratan and Rohit at the Chowk restaurant breakfast service. Their hospitality was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sridhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishnakumar, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud flute and tabla music played in the small dining room every night. Initially entertaining, but annoying afterwards. Too many Namastes from everyone makes it look artificial - loses the natural interaction with staff. Small bar area, small dining rooms, limited food choices. Luxury with dents. Lack of communication and coordination between staff.

8/10 Good

Deepti, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms and checkin were great. What gives this less stars is that the service in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner is terribly slow and they forgot your order! Also lots of mosquitos inside restaurant and outside surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ami

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sapna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025