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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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
  • Assi Ghat
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (King Bed)

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

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

  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

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

  • 458 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5-star Varanasi hotel with 2 restaurants, connected to a shopping center
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Taj Ganges, Varanasi features an outdoor pool and a health club. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 5533 square feet (514 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers spa services, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Taj Ganges, Varanasi has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

English, Hindi

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 (5,533 square feet 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
  • 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 night, 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 night

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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Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 432 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

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful stay. Excellent food. The staff is very helpful and always smiling. Would love to come and stay again. Would definitely recommend staying at the Taj Ganges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DWARKESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neena

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

vaijayanti

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Akshat

Traveled with group
service at the restaurant for breakfast was very slow
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohini

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

8/10 Good

Sri Padma

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