Hotel Manor Ganges is a budget-friendly stay on the Manduadih side of Varanasi, close to Banaras railway station and connected to a convention centre. It is described as being close to Dashashwamedh Ghat, and the distances given for the neighbourhood put Scindia Ghat under two kilometres away, Assi Ghat a little under six kilometres and Kashi Vishwanath Temple about six kilometres, so you should plan on a short drive or rickshaw ride to reach the river and the old city rather than a walk. That makes it a practical base for travellers arriving or leaving by train, since the station is about a ten minute walk away, and for visitors who care more about value and convenience than a ghat-side address. The airport is roughly forty minutes away by car. The property is smoke-free and the rooms are air-conditioned, with showers, a large flat-screen television, an electric kettle, a ceiling fan and free bottled water. The room types are a Deluxe Room with one double bed, a Super Deluxe Room with a king bed and a Premium Triple Bed Family Room with a king bed that sleeps three, all with city views. There is free Wi-Fi, free self parking, a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping. Pets are not allowed.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits away from the ghats, so think of it as a quiet, practical base with good rail access, not a heritage stay. The old city and the evening Ganga Aarti are a drive away, and traffic in Varanasi can be heavy at midday and in the evening, so allow generous time to reach Dashashwamedh Ghat before the ceremony and for early morning boats.
Many guests arrange a driver or use app rides and auto-rickshaws, and the front desk can help with local transport and tickets. If you are coming on a late or early train, the walk from Banaras station is a genuine advantage, although you should check the route and the time of day before walking with luggage.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are straightforward and comfortable, with air conditioning, a kettle and bottled water, which are the basics that matter after a long day in the lanes. The family room suits three guests and is a sensible choice for small groups. Free parking is a useful benefit for travellers with a car and driver, and 24-hour room service helps when your schedule is built around dawn boats and late arrivals.
Check-in runs from early afternoon until late evening, and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel in advance if your train or flight will arrive late. Check-out is in the late morning. Confirm what is included in your rate, including breakfast and any extra charges, when you book.
Who it suits and what to know: value-minded travellers, rail passengers, families who want a family room and groups with a driver. It is less suited to visitors who want to step out onto the ghats at dawn or walk to the aarti, for whom a hotel in the old city or on the river will save time and add atmosphere.
If you want river views and heritage character, look at the ghat-side hotels in the where-to-stay guide, and if you want a calm, spacious setting, look at the properties in Nadesar and the Cantonment. Manor Ganges is a good fit when the price, the practicalities and the rail connection matter most.
Why stay here
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Free bottled water
- ✓Smoke-free property
Good questions
How far is it from the ghats?+
It is in the Manduadih area, a short drive from Dashashwamedh and Scindia Ghats and further from Assi Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Plan on a taxi, app ride or rickshaw.
Is it near the railway station?+
Yes, Banaras (Manduadih) station is about a ten minute walk away.
Are there rooms for three guests?+
Yes, a family room with a king bed that sleeps three is among the room types. Free parking and Wi-Fi are also offered.
