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HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

3.0 star property
Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Varanasi with free valet parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View
Reception
Lobby
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Explore the area

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Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001
  • Harishchandra Ghat
    8 min walk
  • Hanuman Ghat
    8 min walk
  • Dasaswamedh ghat
    16 min walk
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    55 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Varanasi

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND puts you in the heart of Varanasi, connected to the convention centre and within just a 10-minute stroll of Harishchandra Ghat and Hanuman Ghat. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers in the lobby. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Varanasi hotel include Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat.

What's nearby

  • Harishchandra Ghat - 8 min walk
  • Hanuman Ghat - 8 min walk
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 16 min walk
  • Asi Ghat - 19 min walk
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station - 13 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aman Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kerala Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bikanervala - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brown Bread Bakery Varanasi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Monalisa - ‬10 min walk

About this property

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Varanasi with free valet parking
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND . Valet parking is free.

This 3-star Varanasi hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Varanasi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 500 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed (62 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat (42 centimetre high)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (92 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (105 centimetre wide)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of INR 2000 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
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. This property accepts Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Yep, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND has free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND on 6 Jan 2025 start from NZ$233.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Yep, you can grab a meal at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND 's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ravinndar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Either newly built or renovated. The place was clean and nicely appointed. Close enough to the ghats so that you can walk to it in 15 min.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité/prix
L’hôtel est bien situé. Pour seulement 136e pour 2 nuits en demi-pension ça vaut le coup. La chambre était propre, avec tout le confort nécessaire. Le petit-déjeuner était très bon et nous pouvions choisir ce que nous souhaitions à la carte. Le soir c’était pareil, nous pouvions prendre ce que nous voulions pour dîner et le personnel du restaurant était très bien. C’est un restaurant uniquement végétarien mais franchement les saveurs changent et c’est bon. Nous avions payés avant d’arriver pour éviter tout désagrément qu’on a pu lire dans certains commentaires. Le manager a juste essayé, à notre arrivée, de nous dire que le petit-déjeuner n’était pas compris mais lorsque nous lui avons montrer notre voucher avec demi-pension il a dit ok et n’a pas insisté.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Grand Dolphin. The service was warm and attentive, the hotel clean and the food quite good. As a foreign traveller, I found the area a little tricky to navigate but there were always rickshaws nearby to help me get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Varanasi
The hotel is close to Ganges River, but is was outdated, dirty and very expensive for what we payed for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

subbarao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shashi

Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
The room was pretty clean, but upon looking more closely at one of the provided bottled waters, the seal had been broken and it was filled to a different level than the other bottle with an unbroken seal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous find in the midst of such an amazing and vibrant city. A real oasis when a bit of peace and quiet was required. A great welcome by the whole excellent staff , including the ever helpful Krishna with his huge smile. The room was extremely well maintained, clean and comfortable. The food and service in the restaurant was as of a very good standard. The hotel is well located for walking and short rickshaw rides to all the main sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would certainly recommend it highly to anyone visiting Varanasi.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sowmya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, great service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good if you want to walk down to the ghats. Restaurant is good, but vegetarian only. Room is a decent size and it all worked well but a thermostatic shower mixer would have been nice. WiFi is good. Having learned more about that area of town, I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, but not necessarily for westerners
Be warned: NOT ALL ROOMS HAVE WINDOWS. I booked an executive twin room and we were given a windowless triple. Third bed was a rollaway bed positioned against the wall by the (not) window. Immediately returned to the front desk to ask to switch rooms. After much back and forth, we were told nothing else was available until the next day. I could tell the staff member felt or perceived me as an entitled westerner and displayed a poor attitude, though he did offer to have staff arrange to hand carry our luggage to the new room assignment while we were out touring. He kept his word and the new room, directly above, indeed had a window and was a true double accommodation. We respectfully apologized to each other for any malcontent. (Both) Rooms were extremely clean, though I am not a fan of the wet room-type bathroom. Hotel needs more universal power outlets. Location is close to the Ganga and ceremonies, but extremely busy and noisy. Good for walking tours. (Noted: We happened to visit during the wedding anniversary of Krishna, so doubly noisy and probably not normal.) Breakfast buffet was adequate. They cater more to Indian diets, so be prepared and try something new. No soya or plant-milk alternatives provided (typical of all the hotels we frequented in India). Laundry service was done same day, turned in at breakfast time. Friends, we gave them a separate bag each, but it was returned combined all into one, which completely defeated our purposes for billing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Subir

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great value & food with western standards met
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jyoti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

yashpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Quinn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nalluru

No hot water to shower.
We could not get hot water,to shower. When called the front desk he said , they will turn the machine on, and hot water will be available in 10 min. After 10 min when I called , the front desk help said he cannot tell me when the hot water will be available. After 20 min offered to bring hot water in a bucket, if needed. In short had to shower in cold water. We were a family of 8, so all of us had to shower in cold water. The oldest member was 72 yrs old. Very upsetting after paying this kind of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Nalluru

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at Grand Dolphin were very helpful and courteous, starting from the front desk management to the dining staff. Laksmi from the reservation team made my car bookings to Ayodhya, Boat Tour for Ganga Aarati and Airport pick up. Prices were reasonable and she was very responsive to my requests. I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone travelling to Varanasi.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhavini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. The property despite being in busy area was still very quiet and really clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024