Hotel Meraden Grand, Varanasi

The hotel offers 4 dining options, including the multi-cuisine Chef & I with an open kitchen and Green House all-day dining overlooking a waterfall. Mewar rooftop restaurant serves Indian dishes from the Rajasthani province with panoramic city views. The Patiala Peg bar provides drinks and finger foods, while Tempts is a bakery offering homemade confectionery.

Air-conditioned rooms have carpeted flooring, a seating area, cable TV, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Select rooms include a living area and a fax service for business guests. Complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily at Green House.

The hotel has a business center and meeting/banquet facilities that accommodate large events. A 24-hour front desk provides ticketing, same-day laundry/dry cleaning, and shuttle services. Drivers can park on-site for free, and airport pick-up and drop-off are available.

The hotel is 500 metres from Bhulanpur Railway Station and about 4 km from New Vishwanatha and Durga temples. Sarnath Buddhist site is a short drive away, and Varanasi Airport is 20 km from the property. The concierge assists guests with reasonably priced rickshaws to the river and the ghats.

The hotel features an on-site art gallery and a tour desk for sightseeing arrangements. It is pet-friendly with specific policies, and has a coffee house on site. Leisure activities include a shared lounge/TV area and outdoor furniture.

Dining: 4 restaurants including Rajasthani rooftop Mewar and bakery Tempts

Rooms: Select rooms with living area and fax service

Business: Meeting facilities for large events and 24-hour front desk

Location: 500 m from railway station, close to temples and Sarnath

Pet-friendly: Pets allowed with specific policies

Wellness: On-site spa and leisure activities