Brijrama Palace Varanasi

(4 Star)

Set in a stately 1812 palace, this grand hotel on the banks of the Ganges River is a 2-minute walk from the Dashashwamedh Ghat, a site for religious rituals, and 4 km from Varanasi train station.

Ornate rooms feature silk furnishings, hand-painted ceilings, antiques and/or original art. All provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have river views. Suites add living areas. Room service is available 24/7.

Breakfast is complimentary. There are also 4 restaurants (1 on a boat; 1 vegetarian). Rooftop yoga, riverside prayer ceremonies and guided tours are offered, as are traditional music and dance.