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Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, connected to a shopping center

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

  • City view
  • 245 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

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

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32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • 598 sq ft
  • 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

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

About the neighborhood

Varanasi

Heart of Varanasi.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Varanasi hotel, you'll find JVH Mall and Bharat Mata. Alamgir Mosque and Kaal Bhairava Mandir are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bharat Mata - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sri Annapurna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shree Shivay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saffron And Spice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Surya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5-star luxury hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, connected to a shopping center
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 center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 5533 square feet (514 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5533 sq ft of conference space
  • 514 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

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

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: 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 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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 (roundtrip, 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 each 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

How close is Taj Ganges, Varanasi to the airport?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi is 13.7 mi (41-min drive) away from the Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Ganges, Varanasi on Mar 1, 2026 start from 148.42, excluding 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.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have an airport shuttle?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of INR 1450 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Taj Ganges, Varanasi, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between INR 1000 and 2000 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a pool?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi features an outdoor pool.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Taj Ganges, Varanasi to downtown Varanasi?

Taj Ganges, Varanasi is 1.5 mi away from Varanasi.

Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 499 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

krishna s

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Manu

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

shantala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent customer service and great ambience and good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushagra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasikala

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

10/10 Excellent

satheesh

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Birendra, Bellevue

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sampath

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Taj hospitality is wonderful. Construction ongoing but no inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Narayana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANAJIT

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent dining experience

More than Excellent Food options, it was the warm welcome and service of the entire team that made our dining experience even more enjoyable We were very impressed with Nikita, Muskan and Ashish for their constant attention and energetic smiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praveen Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipti

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Impeccable Service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pyarelal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirisha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and amazing stay we had with our family. We had a group booking with three families and it was memorable. The staff made sure we were well taken care of, well fed, and they were so warm. Taj lives its name and I am happy with my decision to stay here. Food has so many options and very tasty too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Avanthi Reddy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with super clean rooms and very elegant lobby. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025