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Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Direct-dial phone
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Jetted tub
• Makeup mirror
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available on site; fees may apply.

• Swimming
• Running track/path
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball

• Yoga classes/instruction
• Bicycle rentals
• Horse riding/rental
• Bird watching
• Playground

Property Amenities

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 130
• Number of floors: 5
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Coffee in lobby
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space

• Fitness equipment
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (valet)
• Picnic area
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Technology helpdesk
• Tour assistance
• Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
• Video library

Policies

The information on this listing is provided by the hotel/resort. Public-area and accommodations amenities listed are subject to change without notice and may not be available upon arrival. Property features and photos are meant for illustrative purposes; actual appearances and details may vary.

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit is required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

Mandatory Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala dinner fees
Christmas Eve – 24 December, 2008:
3100 Al per person
New Year’s Eve – 31 December, 2008:
3100 Al per person

Location Details

Babatpur Airport (VNS): Approximate travel time to the Taj Ganges Benares is 45 minutes and distance is 22 km (13.5 miles).

Getting there: Car and taxi are the best options: Click the link(s) below for instructions/details.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): INR725 (US$16–$25)

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 45 minutes

Know Before You Go

Guests who book a stay from 23 December, 2008 to 5 January, 2009, additional charges apply for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Please contact hotel for more details.

Dining

Chowk Restaurant - Multi-cuisine dining, and coffee shop.

Varuna Restaurant - Indian cuisine.

Princep Bar - Beer, wine, and cocktails.

Address

Nadesar Palace Grounds

Varanasi, 221002

India

Nearest major airport:

Varanasi, India (VNS-Babatpur)