Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, approximately INR 1000 to 2000 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, the property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of INR 3000 per pet, per stay and a pet deposit of INR 3000 per night.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of INR 1450 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Varanasi, within a 10-minute drive of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. It is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Assi Ghat and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from JVH Mall.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Taj Ganges Varanasi - Luxury Hotel Experience

Average nightly price at Taj Ganges Varanasi by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$243
February	$325
March	$244
April	$202
May	$154
June	$151
July	$156
August	$167
September	$155
October	$238
November	$298
December	$292

What guests think

Travellers describe Taj Ganges Varanasi as a calm, well-kept oasis with lush grounds, comfortable rooms and consistently warm, attentive staff, while recurring drawbacks include on-site construction impacts, slow or crowded breakfast service, and occasional event noise and small dining spaces.

Many reviews praise the spa, pool and gym, and the hotel's tour and transport arrangements. Location is convenient yet away from the old city's congestion, though check-in or checkout can take time. Expect a comfortable, service-forward stay with occasional operational hiccups.

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Facilities

Leafy grounds with a large pool and gym are appreciated, and the spa receives praise. Ongoing on-site construction and occasional event setups affect ambiance and dining venues, with limited lounging by the pool and some small bar/dining spaces.

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lars

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Heavy construction on site. Breakfast room in poor condition

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Ester

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El hotel cumple los standards de la cadena TAJ. Habitaciones impecables, instalaciones cómodas y agradables . El único pero ha sido que había una celebración de una boda y durante todo el mediodía y tarde estuvieron preparando el inmenso escenario y realizando pruebas de sonido y música . Al estar junto a la piscina hacía que esas pruebas resultasen sumamente molestas impidiendo poder relajarse y disfrutar del espacio, al final nos obligó a irnos porque el ruido era insoportable. Esta situación me parece inadmisible en un hotel de esta categoría y pagando el precio establecidos , que no es poco . He estado en más hoteles de esa categoría ( incluso siendo de la misma cadena ) y a pesar de haber alboroto por haber una boda, era totalmente asumible siendo las molestias mínimas. No obstante quiero resaltar el excelente servicio en el comedor nombrando en especial a Nikita, Muskan y Akashi siendo unos excelentes camareros . Al hacer el check out comenté lo del ruido y pidieron disculpas ofreciendo una caja de incienso, detalle de agradecer pero hay situaciones que a casi 500€ por noche considero no son aceptables .

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Cas

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Luxe accomodatie in Banares (Varanasi). Groot zwembad en nieuwe gym in de tuin. Mooi ontbijtbuffet. Bij aankomst wel heel druk bij de receptie. Er wordt een nieuw deel bijgebouwd naast het hotel. Geen last gehad van de werkzaamheden.

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Liza

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay in Varanasi. Nice large property - oasis in the chaos of the streets of Varanasi. Property undergoing some construction updates. Main restaurant was moved to what might have been conference rooms - less than a nice eating venue. I'm sure it will all be wonderful after construction is complete.

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Julio

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

Das Hotel war einfach hervorragend. Wellness jenseits meiner Erwartungen. Yoga Lessons mit Vikas top. Aber das unglaublichste sind die Freundschkeit des Personals: Ravi, Asif, Prachi, Prateek, Pem und Riki. Ich hoffe bald zu kommen.

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Jonathan

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A delightful bit of luxury as a relief after a two-week tour using a range of fairly budget-style hotels! The staff were all very well trained and helpful, the room was great and the food we had while there was very good. Only slight disappointment was the pool area was definitely set up for exercise rather than relaxation - no comfortable spot to enjoy a drink or light meal outside there or anywhere around the extensive grounds.

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Krishnakumar

Feb 28, 2025

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Loud flute and tabla music played in the small dining room every night. Initially entertaining, but annoying afterwards. Too many Namastes from everyone makes it look artificial - loses the natural interaction with staff. Small bar area, small dining rooms, limited food choices. Luxury with dents. Lack of communication and coordination between staff.

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Sowmya

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with large area for walking, good gym and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is very good.

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Wolfgang

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast room, Chowk, needs refurbishing. Very attentive staff.

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Joao

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel antigo, com obras a decorrer estando a ser construído um novo hotel adjacente. Não obstante não se sentiu qualquer constrangimento com ruídos de obras. Zona de piscina muito agradável. SPA simpático com serviço muito bom, com destaque para Srª. Abhiram que me fez uma maravilhosa massagem. Apesar de já se fazer sentir a idade do hotel o quarto em que fiquei era bastante agradável, com cerâmico no chão o que me agradou (em vez de alcatifa ...). O ponto fraco do hotel era a restauração: pouca variedade, monótona. Num dos pequenos almoços negaram-me iogurte dizendo que não tinham.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with housekeeping often commended. A few reports cite stained linens, strong cleaning odors, or a dated feel.

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Kanja

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Not worth the price tag. Rooms smelled strongly of cleaning supplies

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Dinesh

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel with super clean rooms and very elegant lobby. Very friendly staff

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Sanjay

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, spotless room, courteous staff, personalised attention. Special thanks to Mr. Asif

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Yoshiaki

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

客室は清潔で豪華。バスタブもあります。

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HILLOL

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

One of the best stay we ever had. Dilip (who cleaned rooms) was courteous and helpful and made a difference. Food was excellent! Very clean!

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ujjwal

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's spacious and taj name tag. I didn't like staff behavior, dirty and old

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Neetu

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights at Taj Ganges. Property is nice and staff - Muskan is friendly and helpful. However, the bed sheets in one of our room had tea stains and was dirty and the bedsheet was not changed, we observed the same bed sheet was covered with another sheet next day, it kinda lacked quality of a 5 star hotel like Taj, except that food, transportation service from hotel and reception staff was great.

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Daniel

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in Varanasi. Clean and great room! Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended hotel

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roytas hans

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

it was clean

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Laura

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Estancia perfecta! Habitaciones impecables, servicio muy amable y desayuno buffet muy completo y bueno. La pisicina estaba genial tambíen

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with many guests satisfied with amenities. Some mention a dated look, event noise disrupting sleep, or limited in-room climate control.

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Rafael

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Las dos noches que pasamos en el hotel no pudimos descansar por culpa del ruido de una boda

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Kanja

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Not worth the price tag. Rooms smelled strongly of cleaning supplies

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Cas

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Luxe accomodatie in Banares (Varanasi). Groot zwembad en nieuwe gym in de tuin. Mooi ontbijtbuffet. Bij aankomst wel heel druk bij de receptie. Er wordt een nieuw deel bijgebouwd naast het hotel. Geen last gehad van de werkzaamheden.

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Mark

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Yoshiaki

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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Prashant

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located property. Feels a bit crowded and dated.

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Ricardo

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a renowned traditional hotel. The building is old, but the rooms are in good condition and includes a nice park. Excellent food and great service at the restaurants.

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Jonathan

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A delightful bit of luxury as a relief after a two-week tour using a range of fairly budget-style hotels! The staff were all very well trained and helpful, the room was great and the food we had while there was very good. Only slight disappointment was the pool area was definitely set up for exercise rather than relaxation - no comfortable spot to enjoy a drink or light meal outside there or anywhere around the extensive grounds.

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Nnadini

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent Hotel . Very caring staff. Room though could have added dresser table and two chairs instead of one would be better as I missed that. Breakfast buffet was very good lots of choices. Nikita there was very helpful. I almost thought we will get shares in the company .

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Atul

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reasonably good. However, the A/C is not multimodal, so I had to request a room heater. The staff in the restaurant are very helpful and go out of the way to meet personal requests.

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Service

Service is widely described as warm, attentive and proactive across teams. Recurring issues include slow breakfast service, coordination lapses, and crowded or delayed check-in/checkout.

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Amit

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing property .. good service .. good tour to palace hotel .. but the service here is top notch. Prachi Nishant and sourav are big help and the manager Riki is amazing. They also made sure the stay was smooth and took care of all our needs . Kitchen staff is also very attentive during breakfast . Bar tender Puni is also good at cocktails and recommends good drinks .

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Jitendra

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Need more staff at reception, it’s always overcrowded at checkout time.

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KADARNATH

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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 .

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Padmaja

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Taj experience is missing at this location. Had to wait for more than 90 minutes to check in. The signature Taj hospitality for which I came back to this property is no where, unfortunately.

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Hardeep

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Dipti

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Impeccable Service

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krishna s

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing kind and compassionate staff.

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Nishi

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a very nice stay! Reception staff was pleasant, Rooms were kept nicely. Breakfast was very good. My only complaint is the service in the breakfast restaurant was average. Had to ask multiple people for coffee, tea, cappuccino before anything would be brought to us. Did not receive our drinks until we were done earling.

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Kumar

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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PRASANNA DEVI

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff especially at the Reception, were immaculate. They were very helpful and had a smile on their faces. A special thanks to Mr Khan at the reception !

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Location

Convenient base on the calmer outskirts, offering a respite from the old city’s bustle. A few guests found it far from main temples.

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Neena

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Nitin

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very clean and comfortable,it is far from city hustle bustle .Only thing is it is far from temple.. Exceptional staff, Hospitality was excellent!! Outstanding service by Navneet in Chowk and Guru in Varuna. Navneet the cake🎂 was yummm…👌👌👌. Thanks to the entire Taj Ganges team for this wonderful experience. Good work ..!!!

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Liza

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay in Varanasi. Nice large property - oasis in the chaos of the streets of Varanasi. Property undergoing some construction updates. Main restaurant was moved to what might have been conference rooms - less than a nice eating venue. I'm sure it will all be wonderful after construction is complete.

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PRAVIN

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location but breakfast service was not Taj standard. Food quality was good but service sucked. Rooms were ok.

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SREEKANT

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice oasis in Varanasi - would recommend to anyone. Dilip was very helpful staff member!

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Latha

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience and atmosphere

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Prashant

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located property. Feels a bit crowded and dated.

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Sridhar

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay at Taj Ganges. The hotel is had a wonderful gardens to walk around, the staff is so Courteous and helpful, the Chef KK takes special care of all your dietary needs. We also took a treatment at the spa and if you do I highly recommend the Abhishekha Experience with Hussain. The food has both incredible local delights and international favorites. We plan to return soon. Thank you for such a wonderful time.

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Meeta

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is conveniently located on the outskirts- so not in congested inner city. The Taj service and hospitality is always fantastic and this property lives up to the high standards. Special mention for the breakfast room staff (Ckowk) - Deepak, Stithy and Dhananjay- they were so so nice and made the stay wonderful. Front desk Supriya was also very helpful and made every effort to make us comfortable. This is a property I would highly recommend! 5*

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Meher

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great ambience amazing service and perfect location.

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Dining

Food quality is frequently praised, including standout local dishes and strong breakfasts and dinners. However, breakfast service is often slow or congested, venues can feel small during construction, and some guests found options limited or average.

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Dushyantkumar

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and organization of tours Great breakfast

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Sanjiv

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Owais at the front desk stood out for his charm, efficiency and courtesy. The Satvik thali at the Varuna stood out as it was absolutely delicious. The welcome was somewhat lacking and half hearted - didn’t get the drum and sweets, which I saw others receive. The rooms were clean, comfortable and turned in nicely at night. Access to the steam room was somewhat cumbersome and tedious. Having recently stayed at the Jaagir Manor, Pilibhit house, and Anandkashi - I missed the high tea.

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Liza

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay in Varanasi. Nice large property - oasis in the chaos of the streets of Varanasi. Property undergoing some construction updates. Main restaurant was moved to what might have been conference rooms - less than a nice eating venue. I'm sure it will all be wonderful after construction is complete.

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Narayana

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dining area congested at breakfast.getting coffee,server concentrating one table ignoring others,managers come and go without results, Menu tastes and variety can improve Front desk is good and respon Sive,lactate in lobby restaurent good Overall room refreshness and monitoring and improve breakfast menu and conditions is highly recommended

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Sridhar

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our stay at Taj Ganges. The hotel is had a wonderful gardens to walk around, the staff is so Courteous and helpful, the Chef KK takes special care of all your dietary needs. We also took a treatment at the spa and if you do I highly recommend the Abhishekha Experience with Hussain. The food has both incredible local delights and international favorites. We plan to return soon. Thank you for such a wonderful time.

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Krishnakumar

Feb 28, 2025

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Loud flute and tabla music played in the small dining room every night. Initially entertaining, but annoying afterwards. Too many Namastes from everyone makes it look artificial - loses the natural interaction with staff. Small bar area, small dining rooms, limited food choices. Luxury with dents. Lack of communication and coordination between staff.

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Wolfgang

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast room, Chowk, needs refurbishing. Very attentive staff.

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Deepti

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms and checkin were great. What gives this less stars is that the service in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner is terribly slow and they forgot your order! Also lots of mosquitos inside restaurant and outside surroundings.

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Seema

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pathetic buffet. Slow service

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patel

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3 $196	4 $196	5 $185	6 $185	7 $185
8 $185	9 $185	10 $185	11 $253	12 $298	13 $285	14 $392
15 $228	16 $228	17 $248	18 $398	19 $398	20 $392	21 $403
22 $259	23 $805	24 $806	25 $807	26 $243	27 $418	28
29 $393	30 $459

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		1	2 $390	3 $244	4 $256	5
6 $392	7 $371	8 $398	9 $569	10 $278	11 $389	12 $254
13 $244	14 $244	15 $305	16 $253	17 $244	18 $256	19 $253
20 $244	21 $244	22 $244	23 $243	24 $244	25 $244	26 $318
27 $272	28 $251	29 $244	30 $244	31 $244

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