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We had an absolutely enthralling experience staying at this heritage property. It is located right on the banks of the Ganges and right next to Dashashwamedh Ghat - the main Ghat of Varanasi, making it undoubtedly, the best located property in Varanasi. The mesmerising views, the lights and sounds of the banks of the Ganges, the cultural vibe of the city can be felt from the many terraces of the property facing the Ghats. It is at a walking distance from Kashi Vishwanath Temple (few 100 meters) and the famous food outlets of the town. The interiors of the property are exceptionally beautiful. The are beautiful sittings across the many terraces and wide corridors of the property which makes the overall experience very enthralling, especially if you are travelling in a group. The rooms too are exceptionally well appointed like any other 5 star hotel. The only area where I can possibly say there is scope for improvement, it is the food. It is still very good but then when everything else is so exceptional, one starts expecting the same in food too. On the positive side, the food is not very spicy and oily and hence light on the stomach. Special thanks to Yoga Guru - Ved Prakash Pathak ji who conducts yoga sessions on the terrace in mornings. The knowledge which he imparted during our stay will forever stay with us. I cant recall the names but the flute performances in the courtyard and the evening classical dances added extra zing to the already mesmerising stay at this property.

I am a solo female traveller, and I loved my stay at the Sri Omkar Palace. Sanjay and ALL of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with every aspect of my seven-day stay: INCLUDING ensuring I had access to RT-PCR Covid testing in time for my flight back home. Air conditioning, wi-fi and hot water all worked perfectly without interruption the entire stay (which is an accomplishment for any establishment in this ancient city), and nice little touches like unlimited daily bottled water, toiletries, room service, really make this hotel stand out from other budget accommodations in the city. The hotel could not be better situated in terms of access to the ghats, or in terms of view: it is literally a two minute walk to the boats that would love to give you a scenic tour of the shoreline. The photos show the exact view most rooms have, either by private or shared balcony. One important thing to consider: if you are in any way challenged with mobility, this will NOT be a good place to stay. To get to the hotel, a cab drops you on the main drag, and you must walk about three to five minutes down ancient cobbled streets/alleys to reach the hotel entrance. To get to the main boardwalk of the ghats, you will have to descend about 75 very steep, sometimes slippery (with dust or water or both) steps. That having been said, if you want to truly experience authentic Varanasi in the company of a wonderful hotel staff and in the comfort of a good hotel with the most important amenities (AC, good bathroom, wi-fi), this is a fantastic choice.

We traveled during Dev Deepavali (Karthik Purnima) when there is a very high rush in Varanasi. We traveled with parents and in laws and proximity to Dashashwamedh ghat was a must. We found this hotel while checking Google maps and booked directly with the hotel. The distance from the ghat would be less than 100 meters. We had food in the hotel and it was very good. They even provide non veg on special request. They can arrange boat rides and city tours, however, I would suggest everyone to check the prices independently before booking. One thing though, no cars are allowed post Gowdolia more, hence access from airport/station via car is limited to Gowdolia. From there, its either richshaw or on foot. The hotel was nice to send someone for pickup and he carried some of our luggage and guided us to the hotel. Overall, satisfied with the hospitality and would definitely recommend to people,