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BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges - An IHCL brand

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Interior
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Interior entrance
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221 001
  • Place, Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanuman Ghat
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Maharaja)

Suite (Maharaja)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Vasundhara)

Room (Vasundhara)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Varuna Burj)

Room (Varuna Burj)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Mahidhara)

Room (Mahidhara)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Dhanurdhara)

Room, 1 King Bed (Dhanurdhara)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Nadidhara)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Room (Jaladhara)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Varanasi

When you stay at BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges - An IHCL brand in Varanasi, you'll be on the riverwalk, just steps from Dasaswamedh ghat and 8 minutes by foot from Kashi Vishwanath Temple. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hanuman Ghat and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Assi Ghat.

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vishalakshi Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Assi Ghat - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kashi Station - 16 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Lassi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Chat Bhandar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪dina chat bhandar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪1916 restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Phulwari Restaurant & Sami Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges - An IHCL brand

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges - An IHCL brand offers 32 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges - An IHCL brand has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1801
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
During monsoon season (approximately July 20 - September 5), this property is only accessible by foot via a narrow 0.93 mile-long (1.5 km) street.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 4337 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 4337 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Drones and satellite phones are not permitted at this property. Cellular phones are permitted.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

BrijRama Palace Hotel Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Hotel
BrijRama Palace Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Heritage Hotel Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Heritage Hotel
BrijRama Palace Heritage Varanasi
BrijRama Palace Heritage
BrijRama Palace
BrijRama Palace A Heritage Hotel
BrijRama Palace
BrijRama Palace Varanasi
BrijRama Palace A Heritage Hotel
BrijRama Palace Varanasi By the Ganges
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Hotel

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 228 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mahima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked two rooms in January of 2026. This hotel is an unbelievably beautiful property. We truly felt that we traveled back in time and felt like royalties. The ambiance, amenities, staff, service, food..just WOW !!! Will highly highly recommend this place to anyone who travels to Varanasi. It is right on Ganga ji and they have complementary ferries to any ghat you wish to visit..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Punam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Brij Rama Palace, the staff were friendly, accommodating and always welcoming. This rustic boutique hotel lends to the history of Banaras and it is an experience to be right on the Ghats and take part in all of the prayers. A big shoutout to Kushi for looking into all our requests. Highly recommend this place for the hospitality and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

AVI, Potomac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHASHI

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Rattan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

naveen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brijrama Palace is a stunning heritage palace on the Ganges that delivered exactly the kind of unforgettable stay I had hoped for. Everything about the property – from its architecture and ambience to the views and experiences – feels carefully crafted and truly special. From the moment we were met at the airport by the inimitable Rakesh, we felt completely looked after, and that care continued seamlessly through to our final drop-off. The private boat ride on the Ganga to the hotel’s own ghat set the scene perfectly and made our arrival feel magical. The welcome at the palace and the way the staff greeted us, always with warm, genuine and accommodating smiles, made us feel like treasured guests rather than just visitors. We stayed in the Maharaja Room, which was exceptional: spacious, elegant and full of character, with a gorgeous bathroom and every comfort we could have hoped for. Everything about our stay was truly fit for a king and queen and made us feel as though we were living like royalty. The food was excellent, with delicious dishes that matched the setting, and all the experiences offered through the hotel were thoughtfully curated and thoroughly enjoyable. From the riverside setting to the cultural touches and quiet moments of calm, it all added up to something far more than just a hotel stay. This was an unforgettable experience and one of the best hotel stays we have ever had. Highly, wholeheartedly recommended. Desirée and Iain, Melbourne
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bindu, Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the location hotel had dancing, music and famous paan for us loved the high tea menu items
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bindu, Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best hotel I have every stayed in room was clean, staff was helpful, so many activities, food was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Prem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive. Elegant hotel. Room and bathrooms are very good. Food in Udyan and Dharbhanga is quite good. Access is only by boat. Lots of luggage will be a problem. All boats and boat drivers are not equal. Plan departures accounting for the boats and the traffic. Staff are eager and polite but they need more hospitality coaching.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Divyang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Location in Varanasi Beautiful palace full of history, with easy access to explore and be fully immersed in life and local cultural activities. Great Spa services In particular we would like to give a special mention to Ashutosh on front desk,Fahad in the restaurant who made an extra effort to converse with us in Spanish and his colleagues Sandeep & Sourav. Plus the skilled hands of the Spa team who soothed our aching backs and tired feet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

sanjay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid Rs. 50 K per night for three nights in this hotel and were expecting a five start stay. It is far from that. The staff is inadequately trained. My internet was not working in the room and I had t take an important business zoom call. I had to cancel it. The reception told me there were jammers deployed around property and that’s the reason. Later upon pushing them to fix the issue they realised their WIFi was not working in other rooms as well while it was working in the lobby and at reception. I called the spa for booking. They told me they will call me shortly. Then never called back. I had to follow up. The staff training about how to take care of guests is really not there. This property is not worth 50K a night. It’s a complete rip off. I have stayed in Oberoi / ITC / Taj many times and their service at half that room rate is phenomenal. The owners / promoters of this hotel need to deeply evaluate what value they are bringing to the guests at that price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

satya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough about our recent stay at Brijrama Palace in Banaras. We were there for Shree Kashi Viswanath Darsan, and from the moment we arrived, we were completely captivated by the palace's stunning location right on the banks of the sacred Ganga. It truly feels like a place that embodies the spirit of Banaras, and our time there was amazing. The food was a major highlight. Chef Akhilesh is a genius in the kitchen—every dish was fantastic, but the Gulab Jamun was a true standout. It tasted exactly the way it's supposed to, with a genuine hint of rose. Our server, Bikas, was incredibly kind and took such good care of us in the restaurant. The best part, though, was when Chef Akhilesh came out personally to see how we liked the food and even offered to make us something we’d like for our next meal. That kind of personal attention is just incredible. What really set this hotel apart was the genuine warmth of the staff. Traveling with our five-month-old baby, we were a little stressed about logistics. But the housekeeping team went above and beyond, kindly helping with sterilizing our baby’s milk bottles. Plus, they were so helpful in arranging a wheelchair for darshan for one of our parents who had accessibility issues. Their thoughtfulness took a huge weight off our shoulders and let us just relax and enjoy our trip. The whole vibe of the palace is peaceful and welcoming. The staff's dedication to making guests feel at home is what makes this place so special. I wholehe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is an outstanding palace. The service the cultural traditions were increíble
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely and beautiful hotel!! The best place to stay in varanasi. Cecilia was beyond helpful. She made our stay wonderful. She made sure all our questions were answered. Govind and Nand were especially helpful. The chefs and waitors catered to our every need. It was a beautiful vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhaval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not accessible- avoid

Access to the property is terrible. 30 mins of walk through the very narrow and unhygienic lanes. The property itself is good and the staff is super helpful. However the access situation to go in and out absolutely crushed our experience. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Naren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
serene and tranquil environment; offered a variety of hotel activities; fantastic facial in the spa with Merry; wonderful attentive staff - Rudresh, Ashutosh, Avi, Ravi & Fahad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentin, McAllen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience beautiful historical building and the staff is the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyam

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Great location, service and property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025