A Palace on River ( Rashmi Guest House )

Hotels
7.3 (29 reviews)
D,16/28,A Manmandir Ghat,Dasaswamedh , Varanasi , in

Children allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Tasty food
Incredible views
Cons:
Manpower shortage
Limited transport options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
The hotel was impeccably clean in all areas.
Service
7.8
The staff was exceptional and very kind during the stay.
Location
7.8
The location is perfect, right in front of the ghat.
Room Quality
6.8
Comfortable rooms but no explicit mention of quality.
Amenities
5.8
Some limitations noted in transport availability.
Value for Money
6.8
Reasonable value for the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Tasty food enjoyed during the stay.
Overall Experience
6.8
Overall pleasant experience with a few minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:40

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

1. Riverside Location: Enjoy the serene beauty of Varanasi with a stay at A Palace on River. Situated opposite the Ganges river, immerse yourself in breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings.

2. Exceptional Amenities: Indulge in modern comforts with free WiFi, air conditioning, and a TV in every room. The hotel offers a free shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, and a terrace for relaxation.

3. Dining Excellence: Treat your taste buds at the Dolphin Restaurant, serving a variety of delicious dishes. For ultimate convenience, take advantage of the in-room dining service available for a cozy dining experience.

Experience luxury and comfort at A Palace on River (Rashmi Guest House) - Book your stay now for an unforgettable retreat by the Ganges.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for Rs. 1,500 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 7.8
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Mitra couple in
2
worse
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

location, behaviour of staff

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Ananda solo_traveller in
8
Pros:

Location is really excellent, just on the bank of Ganges,besides Man Mahal Museum .Rooms with river view,though little bit compact, do meet, to some extent, what us like tourists to Varanasi look for.

Cons:

Washrooms are not spacious, without proper accessories.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Jack family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Abhay family_with_children in
6
Pros:

Location was very good and staff is also very courteous and helpfull

Cons:

Room size is too small . It should be little big

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Mike G solo_traveller ca
9
Overall good, the location is awesome and extremely close to all the action.
Pros:

The location is great, so close to all the major events on the Ganges and temples. Lots of character. Literally steps away from the river. Desk staff were very helpful and helped arrange activities and transport when requested for reasonable rates.

Cons:

Bathroom towels need to be replaced.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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gilles family_with_children fr
2
Hotel très décevant
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Une chambre très petite par rapport au coût, avec un fort parfum insupportable et une baie vitrée qui ne fermait pas, ce qui n offrait aucune sécurité.
Le personnel était aimable.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Rakesh family_with_children in
10
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Rakesh family_with_children in
10
Pros:

Good location and nice place

Cons:

Location

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Ashok couple in
8
Manpower shortage
Pros:

Near Ganga ghat

Cons:

Had to walk as no rickshaw/tempo allowed

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Maksym solo_traveller ua
8
A nice place to live with Ganges
Pros:

Friendly and helpfull staff, comfortable room, tasty food, incredible views from the 3rd floor and rooftop.

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Felipe couple cl
10
Excepcional
Pros:

El hotel está impecablemente limpio, tanto en las áreas comunes como en las habitaciones, que además son muy cómodas. El personal fue excepcional: nos atendieron con mucha amabilidad y disposición durante toda la estadía. La ubicación es perfecta, justo frente al ghat donde se celebra el Aarti, lo que hizo que nuestra experiencia fuera aún más especial y conveniente. Sin duda, lo recomendaría.

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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Rahul family_with_children ch
6
2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Great location but not very clean.
Pros:

This hotel is in an excellent location for sure. Very close to the ghats and key activities in Varanasi. Walking distance to most everything important. It was not clean. Opened the wardrobe and giant dust bunnies flew all over. The floor wasn’t clean. You have to ask to have the hot water turned on only no one told us until the third day. Staff friendly and responsive when asked but you had to ask for whatever you needed. We stayed many days and I had to ask fir them to clean the floors etc. Towels were clean but stained and water pressure was a dribble. A bit over priced for what you get but an amazing location.

2019-03-27 via Nuitee
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Doctor
6
Pros:

Reserved room with River view at higher price. But unavailable so given room 301 on 4th floor. No refund. Long walk up stairs to 4 the floor, small,.needs updating, noisy, and no view. And they forgot to tell me to call desk to turn on hot water for shower.
The next ight given room 302 with lovely view, bigger, updated, and quieter. Staff was very good after first night.
Included breakfast at Dolphin is excellent.

2019-01-26 via Nuitee
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michael
8
Pros:

A good hotel looking over the Ganges, the resturant was nice and so to was the food, I would reccomend this hotel.

2018-10-29 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Nice hotel with extremely good terrace restorant
Pros:

Pleasant stay, extremelu helpfull staff and nice souranoundings, with a great view of teh sun rise!

2018-03-05 via Nuitee
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John
8
Great location
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. Complimentary breakfast at Dolphin Restaurant was a highlight. Great views from the dining room. Finding my way to the hotel initially was a minor issue.

2018-02-15 via Nuitee
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Premnauth
6
TIPS on hotel,BOAT RIDES AND TRAVEL IN VARANASSI B
Pros:

Room are small. Staff very friendly nd helpful. Rate as a 2 star for room size..but a 5 star for location.Taxi can't drip u to hotel or pick u up. You have to walk from taxi to hotel...about 10 minutes. Not safe to walk on the busy dusty roads. Tell the hotel to have a rickshaw [small 3 wheeler) to pick u up after taxi drop off and to take u to hotel..very cheap about 30 rupees cost. Do the same returning to airport. Hotel has hot decent food. Difficult to find a decent eatery in Old varnassi by ganges. Market is 1 minute away..can eat lots of fruits. You can negotiate boat ride price on the banks of ganges itself...lots of competitors..should not pay more than 150 to 200 rupees per hour. Streets r dirty nd dusty. If u can, walk with a small shield for your nose nd mouth when on the dusty road. Not suitable for children unless u stay in a 5 star hotel..they will suffer.

2017-04-24 via Nuitee
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Shuddhasattwa
8
Great location ...
Pros:

Excellent location.. the hotel could be much better maintained thought

2017-04-17 via Nuitee
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WengTuck
8
Great Location, Good Service, Safe to stay in
Pros:

The staffs are wonderful trying to keep the guests welcomed. Especially so are tour guides (names mentioned are Mr. Molu and Mr. Pappu) readily available. They had carried out their job professionally.
I had a wonderful time staying in this guest house and I would recommend anyone who wants to stay here and get their money worth

2017-03-06 via Nuitee