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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, connected to a shopping center

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

  • 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

  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 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

  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Varanasi

Heart of Varanasi.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Varanasi hotel, you'll find JVH Mall and Bharat Mata. Alamgir Mosque and Kaal Bhairava Mandir are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Asi Ghat - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

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

5-star luxury hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, connected to a shopping center
Taj Ganges, Varanasi offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 5533 square feet (514 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Taj Ganges, Varanasi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Varanasi hotel.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5533 sq ft of conference space
  • 514 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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.

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.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: INR 3000 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of INR 3000 per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result. The negative COVID-19 test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 430 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Neena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing service. Buffett options were fantastic. Spa massage with Hussain is highly recommended. Salon services offered are just average and not really recommended. Fantastic location and perfect place to relax from hustle and bustle of Varanasi temple streets. Rooms are very nice and all amenities are amazing. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Om

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vaijayanti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked 3 rooms with breakfast and lunch included. It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jitendra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Need more staff at reception, it’s always overcrowded at checkout time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located property. Feels a bit crowded and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kumar

Disliked: Staff & service
Checkout is horrible. I stood 40 mins to check out a room. Their check out process need to be changed. In front of me they took 4-5 check ins while keep me wait for check out
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KADARNATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tajness needs to be present.
The property is good but obviously not Taj standard but understandable for Varanasi . The service however specifically the breakfast resturant is a far cry from say 2 years ago to date because they starff that wander around and pay little attention to guest . We complained and they were apologetic and in departure gave us a gift .i will really like to see the realy Tajness service in future .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Puneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great warm service by Arjun and Punam for the breakfast. Average service by lunch team. Room was good. The property was otherwise beautiful. Enjoyed walking to the greens. Front security guards were very warm and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jagadeesh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shailaja, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Courteous helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vaishalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s Taj, always the best! Must visit place everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

patel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great dining experience at Varuna restaurant, the attendant Abhishek great service and hospitality, recommend highly, probably best hotel and restaurant in town, the hotel, staff and management had paid attention even to minor issues in details.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MANOJ

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayashree, CUPERTINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely propert
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in: reasonably comfortable with welcome drink But took 30 min?!? Restaurant CHOWK: for breakfast and dinner: exceptionally clean, excellent courteous friendly and attentive staff like RATAN and BINOD. Always helpful and prompt! Made the entire stay memorable just from the restaurant! Checkout smooth and friendly Would return again… on the mark for a Taj!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chidambara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohini

Business traveller
Absolutely wonderful. I shall recommend and return to Taj Ganges.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sri Padma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Hardeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are spacious and clean. Checkin and initial greeting was good. The not so great: breakfast is slow, staff seem lost and confused. E.g. ordered masala tea, took over 30mins to arrive. Ordering any thing off the menu just as slow, if not slower.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallikarjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024