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HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

3.0 star property
Central hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention center, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Front of property
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The price is $124
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Lobby

DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
7.4 out of 10, Good, (46)
The price is $162
includes taxes & fees
$137 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001

What's nearby

  • Hanuman Ghat - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Asi Ghat - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sant Ravidas Ghat - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 55 min drive
  • Sarnath Station - 13 min drive
  • Jeonathpur Station - 14 min drive
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

When you stay at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND , you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. You'll have free perks like WiFi and valet parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 39 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free secured onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 18
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height desk
  • Low desk height (inches): 18
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (inches): 24
  • Transfer shower
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 42
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 500 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND like?
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND is in the heart of Varanasi, a short 16-minute walk from Dasaswamedh ghat and 8 minutes' walk from Hanuman Ghat.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8/10 Very Good

Great Varanasi Value
Hotel Dolphin Grand in Varanasi is a fantastic value. Very conveniently located and comfortable hotel for the price. Sure, there might be nicer places in town and ones closer to the Ghats, but they cost a lot more and will be much noisier. Dolphin is close enough to walk to the Ganges, and located on a main street where it is easy to find a Tuk Tuk if you need a ride to the farther parts of town. The room is comfortable enough for two people. The shower did get a little water on the floor, but not a big deal. The staff was very kind and helpful, especially Lakshmi at the front desk. Breakfast in the lobby was tasty.
Matthew, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

a very affordable oasis in varanasi
this hotel must have been renovated not so long ago. it was out-of-india quality of cleanliness with one the friendliest and the most helpful staffs we’ve met during our trip in india. it was the first time in our trip that we enjoyed clean water shower that reverted our hair back to normal conditions after the shower. we had an amazing stay here.
YONG HUN, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ajay, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sunil, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ravinndar, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Albert, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
J M, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Varanasi
The hotel is close to Ganges River, but is was outdated, dirty and very expensive for what we payed for.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
subbarao, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Very poor breakfast
Shashi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Sarah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel, great service
Sowmya, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Edward, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Elaine, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Subir, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great value & food with western standards met
Sarah, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jyoti, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amit, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

yashpal, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Quinn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Nalluru, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Nalluru, 2-night trip
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