BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

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 special start of our stay. Their Aam Panna (mango drink) is best. I had many :D

I had an absolutely unforgettable stay at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi. From the smooth airport pickup to the breathtaking boat ride, everything was flawless. The boat journey gave me the chance to admire the stunning views of the Ganges, with the entire riverfront of Varanasi -Kashi unfolding before me, creating a magical and serene atmosphere. The private dinner on the terrace, with a panoramic view of the Ganges, was an extraordinary experience. Our waiter, Bikash, provided impeccable service, while the live music played on traditional instruments, including the sitar by Nikhil, added to the enchantment. The manager, Khushi, took exceptional care of our entire stay, ensuring every detail was perfect, not just during the dinner but throughout our visit. BrijRama Palace is the perfect blend of luxury and tradition. From the exquisite traditional Indian cuisine to the warm hospitality of the entire staff, everything exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to experience the charm and spirituality of Varanasi in a luxurious and welcoming setting.

The Brijrama Palace Hotel is housed in a beautiful old stone palace situated on the bank of the River Ganges, located more or less in the midpoint of the long esplanade that connects the various ghats that line the river. To arrive at the hotel, your taxi takes you to the Namo Ghat, where you are met by one of the hotel's boats. During the 20 minutes or so that it takes to reach the hotel, a front desk employee points out the main sites along the way, in essence a mini guided tour. Our room, a Dhanurdhara Room, was across the hall from a terrace that overlooks the river, and it was exceptionally quiet. The room was tastefully done and while not particularly large, it was perfectly comfortable for two people. I especially liked that it had an espresso machine and the bathroom fixtures did not require an engineering degree to operate. It was clean and everything worked. Snacks and fruit are provided at no extra cost. Included in the price of the room was breakfast, high tea and a menu of diverse activities. Breakfast was adequate -- the food was very good although the selection was somewhat more limited than you find at larger five star hotels. We had lunch once in the dining room. The food was excellent, but overpriced. There is 24 hour room service, which is nice. A couple of policies that you should know about. All food is vegetarian only, and no alcohol is served. This was fine with us, as we do not drink and are vegetarian. Tipping is discouraged, and a five percent service surcharge is added to the bill and distributed to the staff. I find this perfectly satisfactory. Two things really stood out for us. First is the location. There is no better location possible. The hotel is right in the center of the esplanade. The best way to experience Varanasi is by walking the esplanade, and there is no other five star hotel along the ghats. The second thing was that the level of service was superb. Every employee without exception made us fee

Beautiful hotel in best imaginable location. The food was amazing and most staff are very catering and accommodating.

Great location, stunning property. Good breakfast with friendly service. Lots of little extras like a free foot massage, henna session, live music, in room gifts. And or course the boat to the evening ceremony- with insect repellent provided by the lad onboard. All great.