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Scindhia Guest House

Scindhia Ghat,Next to Manikarnika ghat, Varanasi 221001, India
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Ranked #28 of 102 Varanasi B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Sao Paulo, SP
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

I did the reservation through Agoda.com and sent an email asking a transfer from the airport. Nobody answered till I contacted Agoda and then get an answer. Even they confirmed, Acttually, no one came at the AirPort to Pick me up and after 1 hour (I needed to call them!) the driver arrived. The room with view balcony is great,... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

* Free shelves of books to read * Very nice staff * Can pay extra for a balcony * Breakfast very expensive (instead go to Jai Shive in Sunrise Lodge, a 5 min walk) * Closes their door at 11pm so beware of this when arriving! They might be closed if you arrive late * All stairs are very steep... More

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bodhgaya
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Small room, without any commodity and not cleaned for an expensive price. No value for money. Hot water for only short shower, the power goes away frequently, monkeys discourage to stay on the balcony. Don't stay here !!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I recently and excitedly visited Varanasi - a place I've wanted to go for a long time. Upon arriving - the excitement continued, until we spent a few minutes in our guest house. I understand the power goes out in Varanasi quite frequently. And maybe this was just a whacky coincidence. But everyday around the same time - the time... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

This guest house was the worst experience we had in India hands-down. If you plan on taking a hot shower or using electricity stay somewhere else! I would advise all travels to take this review seriously and would strongly discourage anyone from staying here. The hotel runs its electricity on two parallel circuits. One is for the hotel office and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012 via mobile

Compared with Varanasi as a destination, this one star guesthouse is of fairly good standard. It is by no means anywhere near to the 3 star as suggested on their website, but it does have a great view of the river Ganges. When taking taxi or autorickshaw from station/airport you can still expect a 20minute walk to the guesthouse due... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

The service at this hotel was great. I highly recommend going on a walking tour and 6am boat ride. The staff at this hotel are very helpful and do everything in they can to help you. The room are basic but clean. There is no tv but most stays in Varanasi are 1 or 2 days so I did not... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Positive features : Good view of the river and city from upper super delux rooms. Negative points : getting to the hotel requires a 20 minute walk down small and dirty alley ways dodging cows and motorbikes whilst carrying your baggage. A very unpleasant experience especially if you just had a long journey. Hotel appears to have built in a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

To experience the meaning of the holy city means you must stay in the Ghats. This hotel is the closest to the burning ghat and the temple. Better than that it is on top of the hill so you have an execellent view of the Ganges and the activities there throuout the day. Breakfast is served in the hotel. The... More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

My friend and I did not like this place at all. For the 950 ruppees a night we had a matchbox room, uncomfortable bed, my sheet had a blood stain on it!!!!!, the noisiest fan in the world that we had to turn off at night time and limited electricity. The toilet didn't work on our first day but the... More

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Additional Information about Scindhia Guest House

Address: Scindhia Ghat,Next to Manikarnika ghat, Varanasi 221001, India
Region: India > Uttar Pradesh > Varanasi
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #28 of 102 B&Bs / Inns in Varanasi
Price range (per night): $40 - $43
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated ideally in the crescent on the left bank of The Holy Ganges is The Scindhia Guest House just adjacent to Manikarnika (The burning ghat) offering excellent panoramic view of the river on both the sides.Breathtaking sunrise to the scintillating evening view of the river and the ghats can be enjoyed from all the available balconies in the property. Enchanting ringing of temple bells is simply nostalgic.AC / Non-AC rooms are neatly laid with attached toilets equipped for round the clock hot and cold shower. Super-Deluxe rooms have TV, Refrigerator and intercom too.Internet is available on demand.The Roof top (river view) restaurant offers sumptuous refreshments cooked under strict supervision in very hygienic conditions.Pick-up service on request is available from the railhead as well as the airport (Payable).Medical aid is available on call.As a policy matter, Scindhia Guest House does not allow consumption of Narcotic Drugs / intoxicants of any kind and nature within the property. ... more   less 
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