Taj Nadesar Palace stands on the Nadesar Palace Grounds in the centre of the city, away from the noise of the riverfront but still a short drive from it. This is a heritage palace stay in a garden setting: the property offers three kinds of accommodation, the Palace Room, the Historical Suite and the Royal Suite, all with a king bed, city views and space for up to three guests, and sizes that rise from a generous room to a suite of about a thousand square feet. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a spa offering aromatherapy and body scrubs, a steam room, yoga classes, a terrace, a garden and a children's playground, as well as a restaurant serving Indian dishes through the day and 24-hour room service. Free Wi-Fi and free self parking are included. Drive times given for the neighbourhood put Dashashwamedh Ghat at around five minutes by car, Kashi Vishwanath Temple at about six minutes and Assi Ghat at about nine, while the airport is roughly forty minutes away, so the ghats are close enough to visit easily but the evenings are quiet. It suits visitors who value tranquillity, grounds to stroll in and the comfort of a full-service hotel after long days of walking and boat rides. Full breakfast and the airport shuttle can be added for a charge.
Location and getting around
Nadesar is in the Cantonment side of the city, a calmer district with wide roads and gardens. You will not step out onto the ghats, so plan on a car, taxi or app ride to reach the river, and allow extra time before the evening aarti and for early boat rides, because traffic builds quickly. The hotel can arrange drivers, guides and boats. A mall is a walk of around fifteen minutes, and Varanasi City station is about nine minutes by car.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms and suites follow a palace style, with high ceilings, period details and large, comfortable beds, and the grounds give a rare sense of space in a crowded city. The pool and garden are pleasant in the heat of the afternoon, and the spa, steam room and yoga classes make this a good base for a restful part of the trip.
Dining is traditional and aimed at guests who want a quiet meal after a day out. Confirm what is included in your rate, including breakfast, when you book, and ask about transfers if you arrive late.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, honeymooners, older travellers and families who prefer a secluded, elegant stay to a ghat-side address. It is less suited to those who want to wake up beside the river, for whom a hotel in the old city will save time and add atmosphere. Visitors with limited mobility should ask about room access before booking.
A good strategy is to spend your first night here to recover from travel, then move to a ghat-side stay if you wish, or to combine two nights in each. The hotel is an easy pairing with a sunrise boat ride, a visit to Sarnath, a yoga session and a classical music evening.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa with aromatherapy and body scrubs
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Palace Indian restaurant
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self parking
Good questions
How far is it from the ghats?+
Dashashwamedh Ghat is roughly five minutes away by car and Assi Ghat about nine, so plan on a car or taxi rather than a walk.
What room types are there?+
Palace Rooms, Historical Suites and Royal Suites, each with a king bed and city views. Confirm sizes and occupancy when you book.
Is there a pool or spa?+
Yes, an outdoor pool and a spa with treatments such as aromatherapy and body scrubs, plus a steam room and yoga classes.
