• City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Taj Ganges Varanasi

Spread over 40 acres of tropical gardens, Taj Ganges, Varanasi is a peaceful getaway in the ancient temple city of Varanasi. Offering an outdoor pool and a spa, it also has 24-hour room service. The modern air-conditioned rooms are all equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. All enjoy views of the garden, pool or city. Bathrooms come with shower facilities. The Taj Ganges, Varanasi is 6 km from Varanasi City Centre, commonly known as The Chowk. It is 1 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 21 km from Lal bahadur Shastri Airport. Guests can exercise at the fitness centre, relax with a massage or buy souvenirs at the shopping arcade. There is a doctor on-call and a business centre. Both buffet and à la carte dishes are available at Chowk coffee shop, which serves Indian, Pan-Asian and international delights. Varuna offers authentic Indian fine dining, while wines and cocktails can be enjoyed at Prinsep Bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Varanasi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephan
    India India
    I particularly appreciated the attentiveness of the hotel staff, especially the manager, who effectively and professionally resolved any minor setbacks. The room we were accommodated in stood out for its cleanliness, comfort, and tasteful decor,...
  • C
    Carole
    India India
    The hotel is an oasis in the middle of the chaos of Varanasi. We stayed three nights in Varanasi, and not being able to change our return, we changed the last night to this hotel, the truth, it helped me a lot to relax, Varanasi is a tough city...
  • Poonam
    India India
    The staff was incredibly warm, friendly and extremely helpful. The spa experience was exceptional- highly recommend.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Gateway All Day Dining
    • Cuisine
      Indian • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Varuna
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Taj Ganges Varanasi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Trouser press
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Lift
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Wellness
    • Massage
    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules

    Taj Ganges Varanasi takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 23:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Taj Ganges Varanasi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that for security purpose all Indian guests are required to present a valid photo ID proof (Voter's ID, Driving Licence, Aadhar Card, any other ID with address approved by the Government of India. Pan Card is not acceptable). All international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa.

    Please note the rates for 31st Dec 2023 for Taj Ganges Varanasi are inclusive of Celebratory Buffet Dinner at Chowk with select beverages & Indian classic music.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Taj Ganges Varanasi in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

    FAQs about Taj Ganges Varanasi

    • Room options at Taj Ganges Varanasi include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin
      • Quadruple

    • Check-in at Taj Ganges Varanasi is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Taj Ganges Varanasi is 1.4 miles from the centre of Varanasi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Taj Ganges Varanasi has 2 restaurants:

      • Varuna
      • The Gateway All Day Dining

    • The prices at Taj Ganges Varanasi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Taj Ganges Varanasi offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Massage
      • Swimming Pool

    • Yes, Taj Ganges Varanasi is popular with guests booking family stays.