Description
The Gateway Hotel Ganges is set amidst 40 acres of lush green gardens, a haven of peace and tranquility in the crowded and ancient temple city of Varanasi. The hotel is only 6 kms away from the city centre and the commercial hub. Varanasi, situated on the left (west) bank of the River Ganga, has been a cultural and religious centre in northern India for several thousand years and is held in high regard by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.
The hotel has 130 rooms and suites, and are all tastefully furnished to a high standard with views of the gardens or swimming pool. All the rooms offer tea and coffee makers, mini bar, safe, colour LCD TV with satellite, direct dial telephones and data port facilities.
There are two dining options; an international restaurant called ‘Chowk’ that serves a variety of cuisine and an Indian speciality restaurant ‘Varuna’. The hotel has a swimming pool, tennis court and a children’s activity centre as well a colonial themed bar. The hotel has wonderful gardens to walk around in – and the hotel itself is the best on offer in Varanasi.
Accommodation
The Gateway Hotel offers 130 Rooms - 88 Standard Rooms, 8 Superior Rooms, 24 Deluxe Rooms, 5 Executive Suites and 5 Deluxe Suites.
Childcare
Children are welcome at the Gateway Hotel. There is a Children’s Activity Centre
Facilities
Facilities at the Gateway include 2 restaurants, a bar, beauty salon, business centre, health club, badminton court, swimming pool, jogging track, table tennis and tennis court.
Activities
The hotel provides a wealth of on site activities including tennis, yoga, badminton, table tennis, swimming, jogging and use of the fitness centre and spa. Varanasi is famous for its fine art and literature culture and there are plenty of great museums to visit. Other local attraction include the Ramnagar Fort, built by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh in the 18th century. It is a typically Mughal style of architecture with carved balconies, open courtyards, and picturesque pavilions.
Services
Services at the hotel include internet access, room service, laundry, luggage storage and mobile phone hire.
When to travel
Generally pleasant from September to April. Monsoon during the summer months
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Average time to visit
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Location and directions
Varanasi, India
How to get there
8.5hr flight, 1hr domestic flight
