Taj Ganges, Varanasi  

In Varanasi's Nadesar Palace Grounds on Raja Bazar Road, this family-friendly luxury hotel sits amid lush lawns and mango orchards. It's minutes from the city center — about 1 km from JVH Mall and a roughly 10-minute drive to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh Ghat; Varanasi airport is ~22 km away.

130 guestrooms feature minibars, LED satellite TVs, private bathrooms stocked with designer toiletries and hair dryers, safes and desks; room amenities vary by category and may include bathrobes. Expect an oasis-like vibe with manicured lawns and mango trees framing the property.

Pamper yourself at the spa (massages available), work out in the health club, or cool off in the outdoor pool; complimentary Wi‑Fi and concierge services keep things easy. The hotel also offers babysitting (surcharge), valet/parking, picnic and barbecue areas, laundry/dry cleaning, limo/town car service, and roundtrip airport and train transfers for a surcharge.

A dedicated business center and 5,533 sq ft (514 m²) of event space — including a conference center and meeting rooms — make this a strong pick for meetings and events, with complimentary wireless internet throughout.

Choose from two on-site restaurants, a cafe and a bar/lounge with a wide drink selection; 24-hour room service is available and a buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:30 AM (fee applies).