Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants connected to a shopping center in Varanasi

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and shaded seating.
Experience the grandeur of our elegant lobby, featuring a spacious atrium, comfortable seating area, and a grand staircase.
Relax in a spacious room with a tufted headboard, walk-in closet, and glass shower enclosure.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a stunning chandelier, elegant columns, and a comfortable seating area.
Relax in comfort with lounge chairs and small tables, perfect for socializing and unwinding.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hanuman Ghat - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure and a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Indian cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 130 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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

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

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • 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

More

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

Room amenities

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

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

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Ganges, Varanasi on Aug 6, 2025 start from $145.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Taj Ganges, Varanasi pet-friendly?

Yes, Taj Ganges, Varanasi allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of INR 3000 per night and a fee of INR 3000 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1450 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taj Ganges, Varanasi located?

Located in the heart of Varanasi, this luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from JVH Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bharat Mata and Alamgir Mosque. Kaal Bhairava Mandir and Scindia Ghat are also within 3 mi (5 km). Varanasi Junction Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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