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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Steam room, 2 treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

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)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 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

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

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32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Bathroom

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds (City)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Varanasi

Taj Ganges, Varanasi places you in the heart of Varanasi, connected to a shopping centre and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Highlights at this luxury hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis along with access to the steam room. The restaurant, Chowk, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Prinsep Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. 5533 square feet (514 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Varanasi hotel include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat.

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Assi Ghat - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Banaras Hindu University - 14 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shree Shivay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sri Annapurna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saffron And Spice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Surya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

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 centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 5533 square feet (514 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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
  • Conference rooms
  • 5533 sq ft of conference space
  • 514 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Taj Ganges, Varanasi offers 130 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (5,533 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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: INR 3000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of INR 3000 per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 9000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4500 (from 8 to 16 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 (return, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: INR 3000 per night
  • Pet fee: INR 3000 per pet, per stay

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 all 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

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Ganges, Varanasi on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$213, including 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 parking available at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Yep, Taj Ganges, Varanasi has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a pool?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Taj Ganges, Varanasi a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Taj Ganges, Varanasi.

Is Taj Ganges, Varanasi family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Taj Ganges, Varanasi is a hit with families.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Taj Ganges, Varanasi, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 511 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajagopal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SHAILA

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nandini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kavitha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandrima

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

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

10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranoj

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neeta

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dushyantkumar

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

8/10 Good

Debopam

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh, Plano

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

10/10 Excellent

krishna s

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

10/10 Excellent

Sudha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ye
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

PRAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location but breakfast service was not Taj standard. Food quality was good but service sucked. Rooms were ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kanja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the price tag. Rooms smelled strongly of cleaning supplies
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Diwali decorations in the lobby area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SREEKANT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice oasis in Varanasi - would recommend to anyone. Dilip was very helpful staff member!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Manu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malvika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025