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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Property class: 5 and above

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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a decorative sculpture.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating, and a chandelier.
A spa setting with a bed, a tray of bath products, and a chair.
A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a built-in oven, and a variety of food items displayed on the counter.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $242
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Explore the area

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Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002
  • Place, JVH Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a walk-in closet.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed with a headboard. There is a table with a lamp and a bowl of fruit.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 458 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa set, ottomans, a coffee table, and two lamps. A bed with a headboard is visible in the background.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating, and a chandelier.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds (City)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 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.

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.
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. Open daily.
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.

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 self 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

  • Bed sheets 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 satellite premium 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 9000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4500 (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

Property is also known as

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Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 548 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It maintains the Taj standard of excellence
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast choices and rooms were clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeling of restaurant and bar are amazing, rooms are ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel with very helpful staff and well maintained. Great restaurant and a bar available in the lobby. It’s very clean, the room is in great condition and you can get anything resolved within seconds after calling the reception. Laundry service was also quite cheap and timely. We absolutely loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone visiting Varanasi. It was probably the best service I’ve ever had in a hotel and I do travel a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and organization of tours Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, service and food. Exceptionally helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service with courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay with good food options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm welcome, spotless room, courteous staff, personalised attention. Special thanks to Mr. Asif
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with remarkable staff and food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Great garden in the back for casual stroll. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Service could have been better. Too many mosquitoes in the lobby and restaurants. Took long time to replenish food stations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing kind and compassionate staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the reception needs to change. I think the hotel has appointed trainees
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an amazing stay 👑
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay here next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and very helpful especially the housekeeping staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very nice property with adjacent grounds, good dining options showcasing local cuisine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024