Very well located Hotel on the ghats of Benaras next to Darbhanga Ghat and in addition the view of river Ganga with boats and sun rise is absolutely awesome. Amazing beauty of sunrise and the local folklore shops on the little lane to hotel is quick for shopping at incredible low price. Must stay hotel in Varanasi !!!

Balcony of saptarishi suites is too small and room size is quite small. Rest all is fine.

Location Breakfast Staff

Very good location - the hotel is on a bank of Ganga river. The place is not very noisy. The room was clean. The staff was completely friendly and helpful. The food in a restaurant was good. In our bathroom was a boiler for water, so there was no problem with hot water. The view is terrific! You also have a good fan in a room, so there is no need for AC

The water itself was a little bit sulfated - our hair were not very clean, but it was OK. Not everyone would be happy with the shover as it is combined with toilet and there is no separation - so when you get shover, the water is all over the floor (but for us it was not a big deal). In the middle of the night we met a gecko in our room - but again, we were OK about that.

Great location on the Ganges. The room had a water view. Decent sized spacious room with air conditioning and fans. Lots of bottled water provided. Comfy bed (which is the most important thing). Hot shower. Nice food in the restaurant off the menu. Ajay and his friendly staff were awesome. Able to organise day trips and transport too.

The hotel is due for a bit of an interior renovation. Everything worked though so no issues. And generally you are out and about anyway more than you are in your room. I think the room would benefit from light blocking curtains though for travellers who are still jet lagged (my room faced the sunrise) or unwell (should this arise).

Deserve my money for this room. Best Ganga location in the ancient classic room, big space, new cool aircon, nice river view especially in the early morning. peaceful pray we can do Infront of the Ganga, nice private balcony. The staffs, they are very helpful. Airport transfer provided well, with staffs to carry our luggages to the hotel. I love the room so much 😍

Difficult to reach on day1, but later we learn to walk by ourselves. Not convenient for the family who has a senior person. It requires lot of walking.

Localisation, personnel

Very nice accommodation in Varanasi directly on the Ghat. Property booked for us a taxi from the airport and their staff waited for us on the main road. Since it is next to the Ghat, it is not accessible by car and you have to walk approximately 10mins from main road (they help you with bags). Super nice staff, helped us to book a morning private boat day in advance for a reasonable price as well as recommended local guide for a walking tour. Great communication via Booking messages prior. Possibility to pay by card (MasterCard). Overall highly recommend, good restaurant on top of the hotel as well.

Due to the location, expect that it will be slightly humid in the room and outside, not particurarly the accommodation fault, just a destination fact.

"A Memorable Stay at a Charming Hotel in Varanasi" I recently had the pleasure of staying at a wonderful hotel in the heart of Varanasi, and it was an experience I will cherish for a long time. From the moment I arrived, the warm and welcoming atmosphere set the tone for what was an exceptional stay. The standout feature of this hotel was undoubtedly its staff. They were not just helpful and friendly; they went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. Their attentiveness and genuine care added a personal touch to our stay. The rooms have a traditional elegance, creating a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring the vibrant city. The hotel's location was ideal, conveniently situated to explore the best of Varanasi. Whether it was an early morning boat ride on the Ganges or a stroll through the bustling streets and markets, everything was easily accessible. Overall, this hotel is a perfect blend of comfort, hospitality, and location. I cannot recommend it enough to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Varanasi. The helpful and friendly staff truly made our experience special and one that we will remember fondly.

We had to wait little longer for the hotel staff to pick us up. So the hotel manager was really apologetic and upgraded our room to the best room in the hotel. It was very kind of him. The things we liked are: -The Hotel room was exquisite. -The location of the Hotel. Dashashmaved ghat is 2 min walk -The view from the room was the best that you can expect in Varanasi. You can see of the Ganges, sunrise and activities on the ghat and Ganges -The staffs was extremely helpful. They helped us for Darshan and to go to the market.

-The breakfast was minimal -The approach road to the hotel, specially if you go there with an elderly person

I loved the perfect location on Ghat, the beautiful view on the river from my balcony and terraces and the atmosphere of an old palace. The staff people were very nice and helpful.

The beddings looked very dirty and of a long time use, but when I asked, they changed it for a new one. It is not possible to get to the hotel by car, you have to walk about 15 minutes from the main road. Hotel Elena address cannot be found by Uber or Google maps! It is the same place and address and the same owner as the Hotel Palace on the steps.