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Varanasi · Uttar Pradesh

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221 001

9.6 Wonderful765 guest reviews

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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Heritage Hotel on the Banks of Ganges

    Experience the charm of the 18th Century at BrijRama Palace, one of Varanasi's oldest structures. Enjoy stunning views of the Ganges from the property, located near the iconic Dasashwamedh Ghat.

  • Luxurious Amenities and Services

    Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. Relax with complimentary hi-tea, yoga sessions, and bottled water. The hotel offers 2 dining options, a rooftop terrace, and live classical music at Bada Aangan.

  • Unique Experiences and Cultural Offerings

    Discover traditional Banarasi Silk at Ahilhya and enjoy beautiful views from The Kamalya Terrace. Explore Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort with guided tours, or witness the Mangla Aarti. Don't miss the International vegetarian delights at Darbhanga.

To immerse yourself in history and luxury, book your stay at BrijRama Palace today!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exceptional, personalized service and staff (many named)

  • Prime riverside location on the Ganges with boat transfers and views

  • Authentic Banarasi cuisine and memorable dishes

At the hotel

Popular amenities

84 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Massage services
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Steam room

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Entertainment staff
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Lift / Elevator
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

765 reviews
9/ 10
Beautiful building, great location, great food, friendly and helpful staff, wonderful cultural experiences available
Matthew · solo traveller · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

9.6out of 10
765 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Exceptional, personalized service and staff (many named)
  • Prime riverside location on the Ganges with boat transfers and views
  • Authentic Banarasi cuisine and memorable dishes
  • Daily cultural activities and live music/high tea
  • Beautiful heritage property and ambience
  • Special touches (birthday decorations, personalized meals)

Worth knowing — Some rooms are small and had smaller beds · Intermittent construction noise reported by one guest · Spa availability limited/fully booked during stays · Occasional shower water temperature fluctuations · One reported incident of damaged clothing from ironing service

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Consistently exceptional — multiple mentions of attentive staff by name (Chef Arif, Kajol/Kajal, Simran, Nitesh, Sandeep, Suraj, Rudresh, etc.), special birthday arrangements, warm welcomes and personalized touches.

  • Location10.0

    Outstanding location on the banks of the Ganges with boat transfer and great river views; guests repeatedly cite the location as a highlight of the stay.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Repeatedly described as a unique, memorable Banaras experience — guests highlight ceremonies, live music, personalized service and strong likelihood to return.

  • Food and Beverage9.8

    Highly praised — authentic Banarasi cuisine, generous chef interactions (customized dishes, local specialties like malaiyo and potli ki subzi), several mentions of standout dishes and pleasant dining ambience.

  • Room Quality9.5

    Rooms are beautifully appointed and fit the heritage experience, but some guests noted small rooms/smaller bed and occasional noise from nearby construction and variable shower temperature.

  • Value for Money9.5

    Perceived as premium/expensive but guests feel the unique location, service and experiences justify the price; noted as 'worth it' by many despite higher cost.

  • Cleanliness9.0

    Generally praised housekeeping and well-maintained heritage property; one guest reported a damaged garment after ironing (service error) but no widespread cleanliness complaints.

  • Amenities9.0

    Strong cultural programming (daily music, dance, high tea), good in‑room amenities (Dyson hairdryer noted); minor negatives include fully booked spa availability during some stays.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

9.6765 reviews

  • Unique place in Varanasi

    9/10

    Matthew · solo traveller · 2026-10-23

    “Beautiful building, great location, great food, friendly and helpful staff, wonderful cultural experiences available”

  • Excelente Hotel, muy bien ubicado en Varanasi

    10/10

    sixto · couple · 2026-10-20

    “La ubicación al lado del río es fantástica. Además celebraron mi cumpleaños como no lo hubiera esperado. La comida y el desayuno en el Hotel de primera calidad.”

  • Gorgeous

    10/10

    Isabel · couple · 2026-09-15

    “A magical and incredible place… special mention must go to the staff who bring the place to life… their kindness isn’t just politeness, it’s a love for what they do, and that really touches our hearts. A special mention goes to Rajneesh, who is always smiling and attentive to our needs. Pooja, Amarjjeet, Chef Arif, led by Kulbanash – an observant, committed man who is fair to his team. What a great man he is!”

  • lo mejor de varanasi en el ganges

    10/10

    Barbara · couple · 2026-09-12

    “me gustó el hotel...la infractructura, el restaurante, el personal , cuando nos recibieron y las actividades diarias”

  • Location was so central of the Varanasi. The hotel provided many nice culture events.

    10/10

    Inul · solo traveller · 2026-09-05

    “It was amazing breakfast everyday. I enjoyed so nice local traditional foods in safe and with great taste. The hotel staff including Chef Arief, Sandeep, Pooja and Aniar Jeet were very friendly and helpful for me to understand about food and indigenous culture.”

  • Séjour incroyablement chaleureux au cœur de Varanasi

    10/10

    Delphine · solo traveller · 2026-09-05

    “Tout était incroyable au BrijRama Palace. La ville de Varanasi est passionnante et magnifique, mais elle peut être un peu rude. Alors que le BrijRama est un abri, un endroit confortable et chaleureux, qui permet de se reposer après les visites de la journée. L’hôte est superbe, avec une vue magnifique sur le Gange, la nourriture est préparée en direct avec des produits frais avec la possibilité d’opter pour des plats indiens en toute sécurité et adaptés à la tolérance de chacun pour les épices. Il y a plein de charmantes attentions à toutes les étapes de la journée (des petits cadeaux d’accueil, d’autres pour se coucher) mais aussi des activités culturelles à l’intérieur de l’hôtel (danse, poterie, …). Et surtout l’équipe de l’hôtel est d’une gentillesse incroyable ! Je n’avais jamais vu cela. Ils m’ont même conviée à une fête organisée pour l’anniversaire de Krishna et je me suis vraiment sentie comme à la maison, en famille (je voyage seule en ce moment).”

  • Very good

    10/10

    水島 · solo traveller · 2026-09-01

    “ホテルは部屋はもちろんのこと、トイレとシャワー周りも綺麗でした。食事も美味しかったです。 マネージャーのKulbanahさんが滞在中のサポートをしてくれました。彼のおかげで快適な滞在になりました。マッサージの手配、ガンガーアールティの最前列での手配もしてくれました。また、翌朝、ガードの案内の手配もしてくれて、さまざまな貴重な経験ができました。それにも関わらず、最後はチップすら受け取らず、驚きました。 帰り際、雨が降っており、キャリーが濡れないようにカバーまでつけてくれました。至れり尽せりでした。”

  • Perfect

    10/10

    Ronald · solo traveller · 2026-08-31

    “Uitstraling van het gebouw. Uitzicht op de Ganges, zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel en mooie schone kamers”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    PARTHA PRATIM · solo traveller · 2026-08-30

    “Everything was excellent”

  • Varanasi magica

    9/10

    sabrina · couple · 2026-08-21

    “Struttura situata in un palazzo storico sul Gange davvero impressionante. Stanza spaziosa e pulitissima. Servizi TOP, siamo stati seguiti e coccolati da Kulbansh che era sempre pronto a soddisfare tutte le nostre esigenze. Avevamo il volo x Delhi alle 21 e ci hanno fatto tenere la camera fino alle 18. Davvero un plus!!!”

  • An unforgettable family experience in the heart of Banaras!!

    10/10

    Siddharth · family with children · 2026-08-15

    “Our family stay at BrijRama Palace was truly unforgettable. The magnificent palace and its exceptional Ganges-side location are impressive, but what made our experience special was the warmth and genuine hospitality of the entire team. Returning to Banaras as an NRI family after 14–15 years was deeply meaningful. The team took wonderful care of our children, introducing them to the city’s flavours - from chaat and kachori to traditional sweets and countless local delicacies. The food throughout our stay was outstanding, especially the memorable 10-course experience at AANGAN. Kathak and sitar performances, pottery, Jyotish, the traditional paan counter, boat rides and thoughtfully arranged excursions brought the culture of Banaras beautifully into our stay. These never felt like standard hotel activities, but like authentic pieces of the city woven naturally into each day. Even while exploring Varanasi, assistance was always immediate and personal. Special thanks to Arif, Kulbansh, Nitesh, Pooja, Chef Devansh, Sandeep and Cecilla, as well as the many others whose names we may not recall but whose warmth we certainly will. BrijRama gave us a beautiful combination of Banaras’s heritage, spirituality, culture and cuisine and helped our children experience its magic for themselves. Some places you visit; some stay with you. We left with beautiful memories, full hearts and even fuller stomachs -thanks to a team that always insisted on “just one more” Banarasi speciality! Until next time, Banaras - and heartfelt thanks to the entire BrijRama family. 🙏”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Jorge · couple · 2026-08-07

    “Exceptional”

  • Beautiful relaxed and a luxurious stay on the Banks of the Ganges .. highly recommend

    10/10

    REJINA · family with children · 2026-08-06

    “Beautiful heritage property on the banks of the Ganges Chef Arif / Roshni / Driver Giri / Shuraj / Cecilia / Prashant / Chef Stya / Chef Anish / Meera / Sandeep / Saurab / Menpreet / Rajnish / Hariq / all of them made our stay so special with a cake and beautiful decorations for my birthday !”

  • Brij Rama is an experience of Banaras without leaving the building!

    10/10

    PAPIYA · solo traveller · 2026-07-25

    “Brij Rama is an experience unto itself!! It is not just a stay. Beautiful renditions of the flute, sitar, and kathak every day, food reflects authentic Banarasi cuisine, the room, the amenities, the decor, the pleasant staff, the warm welcomes and goodbyes, every little detail thought through carefully to delight its guests. Chief Chef Arif was able to customize the meals to be spice free so my daughter could eat, and the reception team were so nice and wonderful!! We come back to Varanasi every few years and we won’t stay anywhere else again!”

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