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Palace on Ganges

3.0 of 5
B-1/158, Assi Ghat, Varanasi 221002, India
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Palace on Ganges
Ranked #22 of 50 hotels in Varanasi
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Jaipur
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

At the southern end of the ghats, Palace on Ganges offers a quiet haven to the typical chaos. Every room is equally priced, so ask for the Punjab or Colonial Room for the largest room with views of the river. The rooms are double-glazed, but the beds are solid foam and the linen had been pounded on the rocks that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The rooms are small but clean and well decorated. The location of this hotel at Assi ghat makes it a good choice. It is a 1 min walk to the water and morning boat ride. Bit pricey for India but a safe choice.

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Liked this hotel in the southern most ghat on the Ganges. Easy access to the ghats and the river. Stylishly done interiors with rooms featuring themes from various states in India. Clean and well maintained rooms. 'Colonial' room has great decor but is right at the entrance and can be noisy. I liked the 'Rajasthan' and 'Sanchi' rooms the best.... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

About 12 rooms, each is of different decor and furnished. Service is very good, a good rooftop cafe and restaurant (many eating places around though). The location is very good, a few meters from the river, and next to the boats. A good starting point for river side walk. Quite location, a good retreat from the chaotic markets and streets.... More

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Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

The location is very good, right on the Assi ghat. The rooms are small, but neat. The interiors are nicely done, showing up the different cultures in India. They could have been a little less expensive though because the service is not that great. The personnel are not quite professional. The breakfast spread is not good at all and the... More

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Athens, Greece
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

this place is located within fifty meters from the bank of the river, and a bit away from the busy street, that's why the feeling that we had when we got there was a sense of quietness and relaxation, we were happy to stay in a place that is not as loud and busy as the rest of india! we... More

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Kamloops
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

When calling the day before to confirm our reservation we were hung up on twice then told we should have called earlier. On arrival we couldn't find the promised taxi so we were not feeling easy about what might happen when we arrived! On arrival we were indeed expected and told there had been a taxi waiting for us at... More

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Amsterdam
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The only reason to stay here is the location. The hotel is not bad but small rooms, no views, no breakfast included and much overpriced.Butthe hotel can afford to ask this prices as the location is good and european standards... although in Europe a rm like this should not cost more as 30-35 euro's. Look out for the pizzeria few... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

That's the main thing this hotel has to offer. As for the hotel itself, the rooms are small, cramped, dark and stuffy. If any of them has a view of the Ganges, I didn't see it. Our room faced on nothing but a ventilating shaft! The only thing big is the price, which is excessive for what's on offer here.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

yes you are on the river and some rooms with views but not ours facing back wall. Asked for view rm if availabe while there for three nights. Didn't happen. room clean staff friendly. Dark gulag basement dining room with mediocre breakfast and dinner. Be aware of TWO WEEKS prior cancellation policy. Tried to get refund for a fourth night... More

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Also Known As:
Palace On Ganges Hotel
Palace On Ganges Varanasi
Palace On Ganges Hotel Varanasi
Address: B-1/158, Assi Ghat, Varanasi 221002, India
Region: India > Uttar Pradesh > Varanasi
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Hotel Style:
Ranked #22 of 50 hotels in Varanasi
Price range (per night): 61 AUD - 105 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Palace on Ganges is a new, immaculately clean hotel with 22 rooms, each named for -- and said to be decorated in the style of -- a different region of India. Our rooms were good-sized and well appointed (cable TV sets, non-alcholic mini-bar, tables and chairs). The staff is friendly and attentive. Food is vegetarian and well prepared. The big advantage is Palce on Ganges's location. It is at Asi Ghat, And while it's "on the Ganges," a small road and a large where you can get the cab easily from just out of the hotel. Views of the Ganges from the balcony -- and rooms facing the river -- are far less good than those from, among others hotels. Disadvantages: not all rooms face the river. ... more   less 
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