The Grand Ganga View is a boutique hotel on Sant Ravidas Ghat Road, near the southern end of the riverfront. Walking times given for the area are around ten minutes to Assi Ghat, eleven to Sant Ravidas Ghat and fourteen to Tulsi Ghat, with Hanuman Ghat a few minutes by car and Kashi Vishwanath Temple about three kilometres away. The rooms are river-view doubles with a queen bed, and the facilities named include free Wi-Fi, free self parking, a free continental breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, laundry and a coffee shop, with an airport shuttle available for a charge. Its position makes it a handy base for the Assi Ghat morning programme, the southern temples and the cafes and rooftops of the Assi district, and the surrounding streets are calmer than the central lanes. Because the hotel is small and facilities such as pools and gyms are described differently in different places, it is sensible to confirm the full list of amenities, the room type and the view with the hotel when you book. It suits couples and independent travellers who value a quiet room with a river aspect and a short walk to the steps more than an extensive range of services, and who want to start the day with a morning walk along the water.
Location and getting around
From the hotel you can walk to Assi Ghat for the early morning ceremonies and to the southern temples, then take a rickshaw or taxi to the central ghats and the old city. The airport is a long drive, around an hour, and the nearest station is about thirteen minutes by car, so plan transfers with care. Parking is free, which is useful if you travel with a driver. Traffic in the south builds in the morning and evening, so build in time for the aarti and for early boat departures.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are described as comfortable, with smart televisions and good bedding, and the river view is the main appeal. The free breakfast and 24-hour front desk help if you arrive or leave at odd hours. As with any small boutique property, features can vary, and some guests have mentioned that facilities differ from expectations, so check recent comments and confirm anything that matters to you, such as a pool, a restaurant or step-free access, before you commit.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, solo travellers and photographers who want a quiet southern base near the river. It is less suited to those who need a large hotel's range of services, or to those who prefer to stay in the heart of the old city. Pair it with a sunrise boat ride, the Assi Ghat programme, a yoga class and a southern temple walk to Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund and Tulsi Manas, then add a food crawl in the old lanes.
If you want a more traditional heritage stay, look at the palace and haveli options elsewhere in the where-to-stay guide, and compare rates and views carefully before choosing.
Why stay here
- ✓River-view rooms
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Airport shuttle available
Good questions
How far is it from Assi Ghat?+
About a ten minute walk, which makes the morning programme easy to reach.
Is breakfast included?+
A free continental breakfast is named among the facilities. Confirm what your rate includes when you book.
Is there parking?+
Free self parking is offered. Confirm availability when you book.
