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The India Benares

3.5 star property
Varanasi hotel with restaurant and pool bar

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Lobby
Exterior
Deluxe Room, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $92
includes taxes & fees
$82 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 2992 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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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
59 Patel Nagar, Cantt Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • JVH Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hanuman Ghat - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Asi Ghat - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 39 min drive
  • Sarnath Station - 10 min drive
  • Varanasi City Station - 11 min drive
  • Varanasi Junction Station - 21 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Varuna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Baati Chokha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shri Ram Bhandar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chowk - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The India Benares

Featuring a nightclub, The India Benares puts you within a 10-minute drive of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 70 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 19 days prior to check-in

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Designer stores on site
  • Spa services
  • Nightclub
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 1500.0
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000.0
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1 (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on 04 April per adult: INR 2000.0
  • Gala Dinner on 04 April per child: INR 1 (from 1 to 6 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1000.00 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

India Benares Hotel Varanasi
India Benares Hotel
India Benares Varanasi
India Benares
The India Benares Hotel
The India Benares Varanasi
The India Benares Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

Does The India Benares offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The India Benares does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The India Benares?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The India Benares?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The India Benares?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1000.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The India Benares?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The India Benares and nearby?
The India Benares has a nightclub and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near The India Benares?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The India Benares like?
The India Benares is located a short 13-minute walk from JVH Mall.

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Rooms were dirty. Food was average
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good but the cost is bit higher
Rajeeb, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Liked it
Krati, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Stained and dirty sofa and linens
Stains were found on sofa, bed and towels. No definite explanation given by the cleaning supervisor nor the resident manager of the hotel nor much intent to reclean the room.
Tandaw, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s located outside main City but convenient and easily accessible. Daily morning breakfast is excellent with lots of variety. The staff is very helpful and polite. I would say very good value for money.
Seema, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pranshu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff! The restaurant had great chicken tikka.
Loren, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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

8/10 Very Good

Good
HARSUKHLAL, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

They mentioned a weird rule that only married couples can share a room Furthermore, visitors are not allowed in a room occupied by one person Wasted my booking
Sarvadaman, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Breakfast was good Location is good Cleanliness needs improvement -
ranjit, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hotel at affordable price!
The breakfast was amazing, loved the beds and reception staff. The only issue was heater and hot water during our stay - the service was super slow. Otherwise, I really appreciate the cleanliness and well kept rooms. Thumbs up for great rooms at affordable prices!
Yashaswita, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location and family friendly
It was a good clean nice tidy room, staff on reception very helping and responsive but the restaurant staff were not so responsive. Breakfast menu was great but service let it down. A good hotel to stay because of location and family friendly
Pallav Bhadauria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Stay only as last resort.
We had gone for a family holiday, booked 4 rooms. The Rooms were just not upto mark..Door chain not functioning, Mini fridge either absent or not working in some rooms. Hotel seemed short staffed. Toaster was malfunctioning, got repaired next day. Coffee Machine was not working. The sad part was the non responsive attitude of the front desk who made no attempt to rectify shortcomings. Basics like hand towels/Napkins had to be requested for each day. All in all not a value for money proposition. Its at best akin to a TWO star property at fancy prices.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nandprasad, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ashok, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

WELL ITS A NICE PROPERTY BUT THE BREAKFAST SERVED IS VERY LOUSY
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

CGB, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Plesant Stay.
Great Experience, it was a comfortable stay.It was amusing experience.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Awful...
Room was supposedly “done” being renovated but wasn’t painted and the floor was already popping up. It was incredibly dusty, dirty and noisy as well. Front desk staff was rude, poorly trained, and mostly incompetent. I had to fight not to be double-taxed at check-out on meal charges and given a hard time when I wanted to pay with a credit card. Travel desk was more interested in charging exhorbitant fees for transportation rather than providing quality service. He was really nasty too. $100 is a lot for a hotel room in India, and this hotel simply wasn’t worth it. Save your money and stay somewhere else. Two positives: the restaurant staff was mostly nice and the food was pretty good.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Decent stay
Good location and friendly staff. Decent breakfast. Only drawback, they issue only one electronic key per room.
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Two single women travellers: it was just an ok hotel. I wouldn’t rate it as a 3,5 stars though. The only good part of the hotel was its lobby. the rest seemed to be under construction and was smelly. The rooms smelled bad. Cleanliness was questionable as well. There was a food stain on the curtain in my room as if somebody wiped his hands after eating tikka masala. There was a dried green pea on the floor. The linens had stains. I understand that they were washed but seeing stains didn't make me feel comfortable. Sandra’s window looked on concrete wall so there was no day light coming in. The toilet paper roll had only 1,5m of paper. We had to ask for a new roll almost every day. I had a problem with WiFi every evening and had to go ask for a new password every day. The area was OK, quiet, next to another hotel. Some staff was a little nicer than others. Still it would have been OK if we haven’t had that incident. The incident was a person knocking and ringing persistently on one of the travellers doors at 3am. The guest was afraid to ring to the desk as the person would hear there was someone in the room. Finally after 30 minutes she decided to ring and then the knocking stopped. She couldn't sleep and the two checked out the next day in fear of their safety.
Carol, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review