Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

Situated on its own ghat, BrijRama Palace – A Heritage Hotel was built in the 18th Century and is considered as one of the oldest structures in Varanasi. Overlooking the Ganges, the property is a stone’s throw away from the popular Dasashwamedh Ghat. It offers 2 dining options and a rooftop terrace. Complimentary boat check in/check out is provided (except monsoons). Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Hi-tea, yoga sessions and bottled water are complimentary. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available at a surcharge. Room service is available. Live classical music can be enjoyed at the Bada Aangan. Ahilhya features traditional, rich Banarasi Silk, Ayurvedic cosmetics and religious mementos for gifting. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from The Kamalya Terrace. Guided tour of Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort is available at an extra cost. Mangla Aarti tickets can be arranged at an additional cost. Dining options include Darbhanga that serves a selection of International vegetarian delights. Kedar Ghat is 700 metres from BrijRama Palace while the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is 400 metres. The Nepali Temple is 1 km and the Sankat Mochan Temple is 4.5 km. Due to the location on the Ghats and proximity to the holy river Ganga, we don’t serve non-vegetarian food & alcoholic beverages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varanasi, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Varanasi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nandini
    India India
    The property is very beautiful, Saff was very helpful and generous. Team at the reception was very helpful in terms of organising last minute things for us. Food was excellent. Overall the hospitality was excellent
  • D
    Dhanusha
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful hotel in best imaginable location. The food was amazing and most staff are very catering and accommodating.
  • Silvia
    Italy Italy
    The palace is amazing: starting from the staff, the room, the location, the food and the attention of all the people. Highly recommended!
  • Ayush
    India India
    The location was fantastic.. at the ghats... Couldn't be better.. they had manged to keep the pristine feel of the palace with modern luxury amenities.
  • Nataša
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    This is one of best hotels I stayed in India. You can feel this special vibe, it feels like in 18th century. Very picturesque and nice location at the river. You need to take a boat to reach the hotel, which is provided by the hotel, this was a...
  • Sarvesh
    India India
    Loved the service , warm and friendly staff as well as the in-house activities conducted.
  • D
    Dinesh
    India India
    If possible start with non vegetarian food,else veg food is too good at brijrama palace
  • Ravindra
    South Africa South Africa
    Outstanding location.Outstanding accommodations.outstanding staff. Activities in hotel very intricately and dances ver exceptional. Palace is pricy but all worth it..money well spent. The Palace stay made this spiritual so effortless. Jai Shri Ram P
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place everything was amazing .location.staff food
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything absolutely stunning fantastic location .

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • There is a suite with 2 queen beds & view to the Ganges/ gates? Or maybe a king bed instead? Price please 🙏🏻

    please help us with dates of your stay.
    Answered on 9 April 2020
  • May I know all rooms have view of holy Ganges river??

    We have three Maharaja Suite and one Varuna Burj room which has. Rest other rooms are old city view room.
    Answered on 16 March 2023
  • Is there mosquito or any other bug issue since it is by water?

    Pranam, No there is no such issue inside the Palace.
    Answered on 30 November 2022
  • I am a senior citizen aged 78 years. Can I make a reservation and stay at your hotel for three nights.

    Pranam Sir, Yes you can, we hope you don't have any challenge in climbing steps at Ghat. If yes, then alternatively we can bring you via by lanes of D..
    Answered on 30 November 2022
  • hi does the hotel have a private lift to the ghats?

    Yes, we have a private lift from hotel lobby level to ghat.
    Answered on 16 March 2023
  • is there a provision to accommodate a driver on the premises

    Pranam, We don't have driver's accommodation. but there are Guest Houses near by on reasonable prices from Rs.500 to Rs.2000
    Answered on 30 November 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Darbhanga
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Italian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 7,000 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Stays over 24th December and 31st December include celebratory non-alcoholic gala dinner along with live entertainment.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

  • Check-in at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness classes
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness
    • Live music/performance
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Entertainment staff

  • Room options at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges has 1 restaurant:

    • Darbhanga

  • Guests staying at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges is 2.1 miles from the centre of Varanasi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.