Guleria Kothi at Ganges

Hotels
7.9 (191 reviews)
CK 1/4 Patani Tola Chowk, Near Mehta Hospital, Ramghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010, 221001 Varanasi, India , Varanasi , in

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding riverside location and views of the Ganges
Friendly, helpful and attentive staff (reception praised)
Heritage architecture and beautiful property
Boat service to/from the hotel
Good restaurant (noted as delicious by some)
Cons:
Property described as run-down; old mattresses, sheets and signs of wear
Rooms small; some dampness on lower floors
Not accessible by car / difficult road access
Perceived as overpriced and not good value for money
Boat service can be disrupted by weather or strikes; some activities (heritage tour) poorly run

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple reviews note the property is run-down, with old mattresses, sheets and general upkeep below expectations; cleanliness is repeatedly criticized.
Service
9.5
Generally praised: several guests call staff ‘amazing’, ‘helpful’ and attentive; some reports of untrained or sullen staff exist but positive accounts predominate (reception helped enormously, personnel aux petits soins).
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as outstanding — on the Ganges, excellent views and unique riverside position; the primary strength of the hotel across many reviews.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms are described as small, some dampness on lower floors, and overall showing age in several reports (old TVs, mattresses); mixed comfort level.
Amenities
8
Boat service, heritage character and river access are appreciated; some amenities (heritage tour) reported as poor and boat availability can be weather/strike-dependent; no alcohol service noted in one review.
Value for Money
6.1
Multiple guests consider the hotel overpriced for its condition and compare unfavorably to similarly priced options; value is a common complaint.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Restaurant is described as delicious by some guests, though several mention food is expensive and not always justifiable.
Overall Experience
9
Mixed-to-positive overall: many report a fabulous or beautiful stay primarily due to location and character, while some feel it isn’t worth the price due to upkeep and room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:20

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: VNS

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 191 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6.1
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Ajit Kumar • extended_group • in
4
Not worth , too much inconvenience.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room sizes are too small . It is not Accessible by road.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • ch
10
Magnifique hôtel . Emplacement idéal pour découvrir la vie foisonnante des bords du Gange.
Pros:

Localisation et vue sur le Gange. Personnel aux petits soins. Restaurant délicieux

Cons:

Pas d’alcool.
Accès à la ville moderne et d’autres restaurants difficile.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Alok • solo_traveller • in
1
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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ghai • extended_group • in
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • au
9
Fabulous experience.
Pros:

The location was outstanding. The staff were all amazing and so friendly. The reception staff helped me enormously and I can’t thank them enough.

Cons:

Wifi in my room didn’t work properly, but they were happy to move rooms for me.
The heritage walking tour was dreadful, the guide provided no history on the ghats and really just walked me through grubby back alleys.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mona • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Allana • solo_traveller • au
8
Beautiful Property in a gorgeous location
Pros:

Architecture is beautiful. The overall building is divine and the little areas that you can find have a moment of calm are so appreciated.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Ghirish • solo_traveller • mu
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Subhash • family_with_children • in
9
Beautiful and cute to soak in the vibe of Benaras.
Pros:

Location was amazing. Try staying on 2nd floor or above. 1st floor rooms have little dampness. We stayed on 3rd floor. Very pleasant

Cons:

Its not car accessible. Its a major problem for any family with toddlers or senior citizens with leg/knees issues. Reaching the hotel is a problem. Food is very expensive and not justifiable.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Rajesh • couple • ae
10
Nice, enjoyable stay!
Pros:

Great heritage property, located on the banks of Ganges. But if you have elders with you, don’t book this as there are 20-25 steps to be taken to reach the river bank to take a boat. By the way, getting around is mainly by boats operated by the Hotel… free of cost but with some wait time.

Cons:

Getting around could be a bit of an issue if boats don’t operate due to weather or other issues. Happened to me as there was a storm and a boatmen strike (yes! happens in India)…

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • nl
5
Pros:

The location is incredible but the property is quite run down.

Cons:

Very run down for the price. I understand is an old building but even mattresses, sheets ans tvs are quite old. I understand is the second best option in varanasi but it really isn’t worth the same money that other similarly prices hotel in touristy locations in India

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Daya • couple • in
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Sogo • couple • jp
9
最高のロケーションとサービス
Pros:

ロケーションとサービス。川沿いで綺麗で、ボートのサービスも有り難かった。

Cons:

タクシーで直接行けない点。その分、ボートで乗り入れるサービスあり、その点は良かった。

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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KUMAR • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Posizione pazzesca e bellezza della struttura

Cons:

La pulizia non è il massimo per un albergo di tale rango

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Manju • extended_group • in
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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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