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A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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Executive Triple Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Lobby
Balcony
Front of property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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D, 16/28-A, Manmandir Ghat, Dasaswamedh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001
  • Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Front of property

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (64)
The price is NZ$320
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

About the area

Varanasi

At A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include massages and Ayurvedic treatments. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Varanasi hotel, you'll find Banaras Hindu University.

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 3 min walk
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 4 min walk
  • Harishchandra Ghat - 15 min walk
  • Hanuman Ghat - 16 min walk
  • Asi Ghat - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Varanasi Junction Station - 5 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dawat Hotel Ganges Grand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Madhur Milan Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shree Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Phulwari Restaurant and Sami Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House.
  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Dining venue
A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 52-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: INR 350 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dolphin

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately INR 350.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 900.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

A Palace on River - Rashmi guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 44 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but not very clean.
This hotel is in an excellent location for sure. Very close to the ghats and key activities in Varanasi. Walking distance to most everything important. It was not clean. Opened the wardrobe and giant dust bunnies flew all over. The floor wasn’t clean. You have to ask to have the hot water turned on only no one told us until the third day. Staff friendly and responsive when asked but you had to ask for whatever you needed. We stayed many days and I had to ask fir them to clean the floors etc. Towels were clean but stained and water pressure was a dribble. A bit over priced for what you get but an amazing location.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Doctor, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Reserved room with River view at higher price. But unavailable so given room 301 on 4th floor. No refund. Long walk up stairs to 4 the floor, small,.needs updating, noisy, and no view. And they forgot to tell me to call desk to turn on hot water for shower. The next ight given room 302 with lovely view, bigger, updated, and quieter. Staff was very good after first night. Included breakfast at Dolphin is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

michael, moree nsw australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good hotel looking over the Ganges, the resturant was nice and so to was the food, I would reccomend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with extremely good terrace restorant
Pleasant stay, extremelu helpfull staff and nice souranoundings, with a great view of teh sun rise!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

John, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. Complimentary breakfast at Dolphin Restaurant was a highlight. Great views from the dining room. Finding my way to the hotel initially was a minor issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Premnauth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TIPS on hotel,BOAT RIDES AND TRAVEL IN VARANASSI B
Room are small. Staff very friendly nd helpful. Rate as a 2 star for room size..but a 5 star for location.Taxi can't drip u to hotel or pick u up. You have to walk from taxi to hotel...about 10 minutes. Not safe to walk on the busy dusty roads. Tell the hotel to have a rickshaw [small 3 wheeler) to pick u up after taxi drop off and to take u to hotel..very cheap about 30 rupees cost. Do the same returning to airport. Hotel has hot decent food. Difficult to find a decent eatery in Old varnassi by ganges. Market is 1 minute away..can eat lots of fruits. You can negotiate boat ride price on the banks of ganges itself...lots of competitors..should not pay more than 150 to 200 rupees per hour. Streets r dirty nd dusty. If u can, walk with a small shield for your nose nd mouth when on the dusty road. Not suitable for children unless u stay in a 5 star hotel..they will suffer.

8/10 Good

Shuddhasattwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location ...
Excellent location.. the hotel could be much better maintained thought

8/10 Good

WengTuck

Liked: Staff & service
Great Location, Good Service, Safe to stay in
The staffs are wonderful trying to keep the guests welcomed. Especially so are tour guides (names mentioned are Mr. Molu and Mr. Pappu) readily available. They had carried out their job professionally. I had a wonderful time staying in this guest house and I would recommend anyone who wants to stay here and get their money worth

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Poor service.
Hotel booked for 2300 rs but they collected 2600 rs. Very poor service. Wanted a car to airport at 7 am and got only at 8 am.

6/10 Okay

Boz, Bristol UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location next to Ghats.
Direct access down to Ghats. Restaurant unfortunately closed for refurbishment.

6/10 Okay

John

No frills
This hotel is really only good for the location, it is rated as a $$$ hotel in lonely planet but it was actually on par with a $ hotel. We selected the hotel based on the location and the fact there was a restaurant on the roof, we were only informed after we had checked in that the restaurant was under repair and not available. This is something they should have communicated to the booking.com as this would have changed our decision to stay there. The biggest frustration I was meet with was when checking out the hotel, although they offer card as a payment option they clearly don't really want to offer this method so only having a card to pay for the hotel I waited for over 20 minutes while the two men at the front desk incompetently dusted off a number of card machines and tried to take payment. The end result being one of the bus boys taking us on a 15 minute walk with all our suit cases to a cash point on route to a taxi. My view is if you are advertised/sponsored by trip advisor and lonely planet you should prepare that tourists will come and you should be able to fulfill the payment methods advertised.

6/10 Okay

Ian, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In the heart of Varanasi
Whilst the room was a bit cramped and the facilities in the room fairly basic, it was clean and the rooftop restaurant (Dolphin) was excellent. The staff are most obliging and helpful. Varanasi is an acquired taste! The lane ways are crowded dirty and smelly but insights into Hindu culture are are plain to see.

10/10 Excellent

Linda , Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel on the Ganges
Not only does this hotel have a great location facing the Ganges but it also backs up to the charming Indian area that is great for walking & full of temples, food stalls & shops. What really makes this hotel unique is the staff, from the manager, to the front desk staff, the day guides & the porters. They are first class. The more upscale hotels in Varanasi do not have this location along with this staff. The rooms are comfortable as well with good beds, A/C, TV and some thoughtful additions. This hotel also has the charm of being Indian, with professional hospitality.

8/10 Good

Usanian, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel on Ganges
I stayed two days. Staff put me in touch with a good guide, Rohit, who was knowledgeable about many aspects of Varanasi, both sacred and secular, and flexibly adjusted to my specific interests (I'd recommend him). Hotel restaurant was very nice with a superb view over Ganges and good meals. It at the top of 5 flights of stairs which was fine with me but might be hard for a person who was frail or had trouble walking. There is a safety concern on some of the staircases coming down: dim lighting and stairs in unexpected places, NOT the same on each floor. That is, on (I think) the 3rd floor down from the restaurant there is an extra stair near the bottom as you turn, compared to 2nd floor and first floor. Could cause sever stumble. Stairs should be better lit or made more uniform or both. Room was rather small, only about 3 feet larger than the double-bed in each dimension, but that was adequate. Attached bathroom was OK. Top manager seemed quite competent but also gave impression of always being in a bad mood and angry inside himself (unclear at whom), despite polite face. Felt strange but could mostly be ignored. I hope he feels better. Patrons of hotel when I was there appeared to be mostly foreigners (westerners), for better or worse. Perhaps caters to them. In sum: good location, good guide, good restaurant, small rooms, requires good walking ability, and be careful descending stairs.

8/10 Good

Pravin, Alibag

Liked: Staff & service
Har Har Gange
It was end of my two days business trip , so wanted to take a good sleep before my next days morning flight. The staff has welcomed me by rose garland. it was a good surprise & gesture. My view is its a strictly for people who wants a sight seeing. location is great straight on banks of Ganga.Just couple of minutes from Kashi Vishweshwar temple. Rooms are congested. Restaurant is having fantastic view breakfast was ok. mainly occupied by foreigners.

6/10 Okay

Laura

Great location
The hotel is in a great location ! Food is good and rooms are ok.

8/10 Good

Allen, Canberra, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central location
This hotel is in a good central location. The Standard rooms are fairly basic but comfortable. Don't get a Standard room if you like views and light, airy environment! The River View rooms are reportedly just the same except for the view and a complimentary minibar, and a much higher (2.5 times) price. The rooftop restaurant has great views and good food at reasonable prices. Staff on the front desk seemed a bit unfriendly when we first arrived but were much more friendly and helpful over the next few days.

6/10 Okay

Hong, California

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The location is great, facing the Ganga rivers Short walk to the main Ghat, where the night ceremony takes place. Room is ok, the bathroom has many small bugs during night, the shower is not separated. All these all not a problem for me given the prices paid. A staff there recommended a local guide and said it's tip based. I should have insisted to having the price fixed. In the end I paid 2000 INR for the "tip". That's not a lot of money, but he is not very knowledgeable and the guiding isn't worth the money. Plus he also brought me to a silk factory for shopping. In Varanasi, you don't need a guide and remember to negotiate the price up front, not afterward.

8/10 Good

Glenn, Park City

Liked: Staff & service
Location, location, location!!!
First, Varanasi is a crowded, dirty, rough city. So factor that into your accommodation expectation. That said, you will find no "better" hotel on the Ganges, in a better location. You are ON the river 100m down from the nightly ceremonies, and 150m upriver from the cremation ceremony. If you have the extra money, upgrade to the room on the top floor with the Ganges view. VERY nice! The Dolphin restaurant has excellent breakfast and daytime meals. Now for the nitty-gritty. You WILL NOT find this hotel on your own. Don't even try, you will only end with frustration. When you leave the airport, it is about 40-50 minutes taxi ride to Varanasi city. The taxi has to stop and drop you about 10 minutes walk from the hotel, no cars allowed. if you can find a kid/teenager to take you to the Rashmi Guest House/Dolphin Restaurant, DO IT! Don't try to find it on your own, you will fail. The city is a maze and chaotic. Just pay a kid 100 rupees and it will be the best 100 you spent on your entire vacation. When at the hotel, ask for their guide ROHIT. He speaks English very well, knows the city inside/out. You can walk around on your own, but your experience will be much better if you have Rohit hire a rowboat for you for a nighttime "cruise" and a sunrise "cruise". Hire their guide ROHIT, you will really not regret it!!!

8/10 Good

Dennis, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't miss the rooftop restaurant!
Rashmi Guest House is conveniently located on the Ganges. It has comfortable rooms and a lovely rooftop restaurant. It is a bit of a maze to find the place after your taxi drops you off, but after you seek some local help it is easy to find after that!

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt bra
Fantastiskt fräscht fint och bra service. Pangläge!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
J’avais déjà séjourné dans cet hôtel 3 fois il y a quelques années et j’avais été ravie par cet hôtel un peu ancien mais accueillant. L’hôtel est aujourd’hui dans un état de décrépitude avancé et le service déplorable. L’etabIissement est sale, non entretenu. Sur un séjour de trois nuits, la chambre, la salle de bain n’ont pas été nettoyées ; le lit jamais refait ! Le personnel n’est plus accueillant. L’emplacement de l’hôtel près du Ghat principal reste certes incomparable mais le prix des chambres est exorbitant considérant la prestation proposée. A éviter !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Anónimo, España

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Positivo solo tiene la ubicación. El hotel es un desastre y la organización un caos! No hubo día que no pasase por recepción y hubiese alguien quejándose. La habitación es viejísima y el baño más. Cada vez que necesitabas el agua caliente tenias que avisar para que encendiesen el calentador! El wifi va mal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

mw, JPN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフがフレンドリーで安心して泊まれる良い宿です。しかし部屋の質は女性や子供には向かないと思います。冷房は効きすぎるくらい。ホテル自体はガートや寺院に近いので、とても良い立地で観光向きです。隣接のドルフィンレストランもエアコンが効いていて快適。空港からタクシー送迎は往復1600Rsでした。(2018.10月時点)ただし手配を忘れられていることがあるので利用日の朝に再確認した方が良いです。また、日本人が宿泊の際には日本語の話せるガイドさんが寄ってくると思いますが、悪い人ではないです。ガイド代やボート代は先に交渉して納得してから手配をしてもらいましょう。土産物屋に連れて行かれると思いますが、買いたければ買えば良いし、買いたくなければ毅然とした態度を。相手もそういう商売なので、商談をされても気を悪くしないのが楽しく過ごすコツです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018