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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property
Luxury Varanasi hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping centre

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The price is HK$1,659
HK$1,958 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bathroom

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Asi Ghat - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 41 min drive
  • Sarnath Station - 10 min drive
  • Varanasi City Station - 10 min drive
  • Varanasi Junction Station - 27 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Surya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Varuna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baati Chokha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shri Ram Bhandar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

At Taj Ganges, Varanasi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages or manicures and pedicures, and Chowk, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 130 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

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 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 20 kg per pet)*
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised
  • Off-lead area available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Train station pickup*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Yoga classes

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (5533 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1981
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Chowk – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Varuna – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Prinsep Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 1000 to 2000 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1450 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 2)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Pet deposit: INR 3000 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 3000 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Gateway Hotel Ganges Varanasi
Gateway Hotel Ganges
Gateway Ganges Varanasi
Gateway Ganges
The Gateway Hotel Ganges
Taj Ganges Varanasi
Taj Ganges, Varanasi Hotel
Taj Ganges, Varanasi Varanasi
Taj Ganges, Varanasi Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Taj Ganges, Varanasi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of INR 3000 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of INR 3000 per night. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Taj Ganges, Varanasi?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1450 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Taj Ganges, Varanasi and nearby?
On-site recreation at Taj Ganges, Varanasi includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Taj Ganges, Varanasi also has a health club and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Taj Ganges, Varanasi?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Indian cuisine.
What's the area around Taj Ganges, Varanasi like?
Taj Ganges, Varanasi is located by the river, a short 12-minute walk from JVH Mall.

Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Sri Padma, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

religious trip with my wife and mother
excellent stay.. must mention the help and courtesy of each and every person working there.. making extra efforts to ask if we need anything.. special mention to Prachi at the front desk for accomodating us in every request
kaushal, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with large area for walking, good gym and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is very good.
Sowmya, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sowmya, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nadarajasundaram, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, outstanding differentiated service. Standout driver Shamim, highly recommended for any local explorations by car. All local temple visits and rituals very conveniently arranged. Suggest communication for your by phone instead of email.
Arindam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SRINIVAS, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property
Anant, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Ruby, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the stay at Taj Ganga in two rooms . The staff made the difference in stay and we look forward to next stay. We stayed for a week. Everyone helped to make our stay comfortable. Some of the people who checked and helped are mentioned below : Restaurent manager - Rajiv, he made sure food was good and we had everything Restaurent staff - Putnam, Muskan, Tanu, Vishal, Deepak, Ritishna all served well. Punam always welcomed with smile :) Transportation - Dharam ji went above and beyond to make our family comfortable and guidance.
Eswara, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the stay at Taj Ganga. The staff made the difference in stay and we look forward to next stay. We stayed for a week. Everyone helped to make our stay comfortable. Some of the people who checked and helped are mentioned below : Restaurent manager - Rajiv, he made sure food was good and we had everything Restaurent staff - Putnam, Muskan, Tanu, Vishal, Deepak, Ritishna all served well. Punam always welcomed with smile :) Transportation - Dharam ji went above and beyond to make our family comfortable and guidance.
Eswara, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ravi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was excellent. The room was very comfortable. I left medication in my room when they checked out and they managed to get it to the airport in time for my flight. It's very difficult to train a staff as consistently good as Taj. I'd stay there again.
Mark, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gauri, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Chandrasekhar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
manish, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One night at Varanasi
We had a wonderful stay at the Taj property. This is real value for money. The staff are so friendly and helpful
Srinath, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay with family.
Best in banaras and value for money. Staff is extremely professional.It's Taj ambience after all. Staff at the Dining halls are very polite and cheerful.Absolutely nothing to complain. Would highly recommend.This will be my regular pick for banaras here on.
sowjanya, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best property and the brand of Taj reflects. Amazing hospitality and service.
Hareesh Sarma, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was very serene and beautiful.
Richa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great ambience amazing service and perfect location.
Meher, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Not worth … look for other options. Staff is super focused on mobbing to get tips and not on service.
krishna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Pradeep, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's an amazing stay 👑
Rimmi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Radhakrishna, 2-night family trip
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