Guleria Kothi at Ganges

Hotels
7.9 (151 reviews)
CK 1/4 Patani Tola Chowk, Near Mehta Hospital, Ramghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010, 221001 Varanasi, India , Varanasi , in

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Car hire
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Beautiful building
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Average food quality
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
The cleanliness of the hotel was poor, with built-up grime in rooms and public areas.
Service
8.9
Staff were very helpful, polite, and accommodating.
Location
8.9
Located right on a ghat on the Ganges, providing amazing views.
Room Quality
7.9
Some rooms were spacious and clean, but others felt small.
Amenities
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.9
For a hotel priced at over £200 per night, it did not feel like good value for money.
Food and Beverage
6.4
Dining experience was poor, with ordinary buffet breakfast and strange menu options.
Overall Experience
8.9
Despite some shortcomings, the stay was overall enjoyable with beautiful views.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 19:56

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Guleria Kothi at Ganges offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a cozy patio for relaxation.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at the in-house restaurant serving a variety of international cuisines including American, British, Indian, and Italian dishes.

Convenient Location
Located just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh Ghat, with easy access to transportation hubs like Varanasi Junction Railway Station and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

Experience comfort, convenience, and culinary delights at Guleria Kothi at Ganges. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that guests can only reach the hotel by boat, and have to inform the hotel of arrival times at least 1 hour prior to arrival.

Please note that the property is not easily accessible for senior citizens and differently abled guests.

Please note that hotel is not accessible by boat in the months of monsoon (15th Jul - 15th Sept), kindly call us for pick up from Maidagin gol ghar.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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trina • couple • us
9
Great hotel marred by untrained staff
Pros:

The hotel has a great location and has a beautiful aspect on the Ganges. One of the only hotels that look out over the river and is authentic but modern

Cons:

The staff were sullen, unhelpful, untrained and disorganized. Very unusual in this kind of Property and in India!

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Tony Bansal • family_with_children • in
4
Not worth
Pros:

Location but better options r also available

Over priced
Over hipped

Cons:

Nothing was good
Rooms r small n bad

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Soma • extended_group • ch
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Price vs quality of property maintenance does not match

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Guillermo • solo_traveller • us
4
Dishonest hotel!!!
Pros:

Location is great.. Food is also great

Cons:

I went in August Monsoon season. I had asked the hotel and they said that it was ok the river was going down.. a good hotel would have said or recommended to visit at a later stage.. Its rained and it was not enjoyable. When I asked if the could refund 2 out of the 5 nights they refused.. Im bnoever going back.. Lack of information.. I could have done something else.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nodoka • extended_group • jp
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudine • family_with_children • na
7
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Aneesha • extended_group • in
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Evita60 • family_with_children • it
8
Soggiorno sul Gange a Varanasi
Pros:

Ottimo boutique hotel sul Gange buono il servizio di ristorazione molto curato nei dettagli con sala lettura e sala di meditazione

Cons:

La temperatura della camera era un po bassa e avevano rimediato con 1 stufetta che non funzionava bene.
La colazione prevalentemente orientale

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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dominik • couple • de
6
Overpriced
Pros:

We booked a superior room. To reach the hotel you need to take a boat transfer. This didn’t work and we were left waiting in the dark in a shady area. The person who tried to manage the situation was tense und little welcoming. Nobody informed us what the problem was.
Finally after checking into the hotel, we were given a room with molding areas. In front of the windows were arabesque stone grids that felt like prison bars.
After complaining, we were upgraded to a beautiful rim on the top floor, which was very pleasant.

Cons:

Bad reception, don’t book a superior room, it might be low level humid and overpriced.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Angelo Alfonso Maria • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

La posizione i servizi il personale

Cons:

Il rapporto qualità prezzo

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Asheesh • family_with_children • au
7
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
小倉 • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Drew • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The location of this hotel is phenomenal. One of the highlights of our trip was arriving by boat, along the Ganges, to the steps of this hotel. The staff was so welcoming and warm and made sure we were taken care of. They even accommodated our early arrival, allowing us to enjoy a nice breakfast at the restaurant before taking us to our room early. The building itself is beautiful and historic, and decorated tastefully. Our room was also exceptional - it had a lovely view of the river, the room was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was well appointed. After a long day of wandering Varanasi, it was heavenly to come back to the hotel and have high tea on the terrace. Dinner was delicious as well. By far one of the nicest stays we experienced in India.

Cons:

The only minor issue we had, was that the woman behind the front desk when we first arrived was so lovely, she set the bar high for our expectations. The man behind the desk in the evening was not as warm.

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
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Sunil • family_with_children • in
8
2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
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scott • couple • gb
10
It’s the second time I’ve stayed at this hotel and I think it it is a great choice
Pros:

Fabulous building Fuller character in a great location with excellent staff

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • au
5
Really disappointing
Pros:

the view was amazing right on a ghat on the Ganges and having a fleet of boats to take you into town - at a cost- was special

Cons:

Where to start!! really small rooms that you have to climb over each other to get to the bathroom, buffet breakfast was tired and really ordinary - menu service would have been a better option and more standard in India - you need to pay for water - the complimentary bar is soft drink only and only for one day - the location also is a real problem - hence boats - you can't get in or out of the place without a 15min walk. Next time i would stay around Assi Ghat

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • au
8
Pros:

Staff are very good with service . Location is the best.

Cons:

There are a little bit hard to access to the hotel.

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Fran • couple • gb
5
A peaceful base with genuinely helpful staff, but the lack of cleanliness, tired facilities, and poor dining experience
Pros:

The staff were very helpful, polite, and tried their best to assist whenever needed.

It was a quiet place to retreat from the intensity and constant activity of Varanasi.

Cons:

- The cleanliness of the hotel was poor, it looked superficially clean but there was clear built-up grime both in the room and in the public areas. There was a distinct lack of care or attention to detail.

-The whole property felt tired and not well maintained.

-The downstairs restaurant was extremely strange: it mostly served western fried food like pizzas, chips, and sandwiches, and the sandwiches we tried were not edible.

-For a hotel priced at over £200 per night, it did not feel like good value for money.

2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Kai • solo_traveller • tw
8
2025-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Christophe • family_with_children • fr
9
Superbe
Pros:

Très bel établissement, au cœur de la vieille ville. Très bon accueil.

Cons:

Un peu cher quand même, mais pas d'équivalent dans les environs.

2025-10-15 • via Nuitee