The Suryauday Haveli was our second stop in India and the only place we got food poisoning. Badly. We were unsure about the vegetarian food - a bit boring and stodgy - but the last evening got us both, with reheated rice. Everyone tried very hard to please: we have to say the bedroom window ledges were unpleasant to look... More

We were switched to this hotel at the last minute, because the Taj Gateway had overbooked, and did not quite know what to expect. We approached it by boat and the porters carried our cases on their heads up the banks of the Ghat into a delightful courtyard which served as the lobby of the hotel. Being on the banks... More

I have been on this hotel with my family and I think was the best offer in Varanasi river side fantastic roof terrace wonderful yoga every morning boat cruise in the evening. The restaurant is quite limited in choice as only veg and no beer but impossible to find better in the area

The beauty of this place is the fact is right overlooking the river and you can watch the all day very interesting "holy" life going by from its terrace. Do not expect too much tough, this is a different world and though the staff try hard to please you, the pace of this city is unnervigly slow. Food is good,... More

The location of this hotel is great and the hotel itself is very nice. Food was very, very good although a bit expensive. The room (we got upgraded to Delux) was very nice and clean. The rooftop terrace is great to just sit there and watch what is going on at the Ganges.

The most important thing about this haveli was the service, especially by the management. I had gotten sick, and the manager got me a doctor and checked on me. Otherwise, I might not have gotten better. At night they have live traditional Indian music by candlelight which is lovely. They offer free yoga in the morning but I didn't get... More

First off... The combination of service, location and quality of accommodations were very good and I would choose this hotel again for my next Varanasi trip without hesitation. That said, i will provide pros and ons so that potential guests can set appropriate expectations. So glad we called for the hotel transfer from the airport, since this hotel is only... More

This small hotel has a fantastic atmosphere. The staff are so keen to help you and made our stay special. From reception to the restaurant staff to the boy who collects you in the hotel boat, everything was lovely. OK the rooms are not 5 star but are clean and comfortable and very quiet. The view from the terrace is... More

To be honest, our expectations for this hotel were very low. But despite having to find our way through the narrow alleys with our luggage in tow, we found the greeting at the hotel to be warm and authentic. The courtyard was quiet and tidy (relative), and the room was spacious and clean. The view from the room through the... More