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HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

3.0 star property
Central hotel with free valet parking connected to the convention center in Varanasi

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Relax in a cozy space with a large bed, fresh fruits, and a warm atmosphere.
Relax in our stylish lobby, featuring a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchair, a reception desk, and a large mirror.
Enjoy communal dining at this vibrant restaurant with a long table and colorful murals.
Relax in a serene space with a small table and two stylish chairs, complemented by a beautiful floral arrangement.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a desk, and a cityscape view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001
  • Dasaswamedh ghat
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Assi Ghat
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed and a unique swan-shaped bedspread.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, armchairs, and a sofa.

Suite

  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a desk, and a cityscape view.

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Varanasi

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. This 39-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free valet parking. It's connected to the convention center in central Varanasi and also close to Assi Ghat and Banaras Hindu University.

What's nearby

  • Hanuman Ghat - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tulsi Ghat - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Assi Ghat - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarnath Station - 13 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aman Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kerala Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bikanervala - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brown Bread Bakery Varanasi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Monalisa - ‬10 min walk

About this property

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

Central hotel with free valet parking connected to the convention center in Varanasi
Guests of HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. There's free valet parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 1000 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include an ATM, a TV in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 36-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Sitting areas, minibars, and electric kettles are also available.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 500 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Low-height bed (24 inches high)
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat (18 inches high)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of INR 2000 will be collected before check-in.

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free valet parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

This hotel is located in Varanasi, a short 16-minute walk from Dasaswamedh ghat and also 19 minutes on foot from Assi Ghat. You'll also find Harishchandra Ghat and Hanuman Ghat less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND have a casino?

No, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a minibar, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND .

Are there connecting rooms at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

The closest major airport to HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND is Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri), which is 16.1 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND .

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here Lovely hotel and staff 15 minutes walk to the Ghats Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

luz

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is very good, everything is very clean, and with a very good location, you can rest very well after your day's activities and the chaos of the city you arrive tired, so what you will need is a good bath and a good bed and this hotel has the conditions, I recommend it 100% its staff is friendly, Lalit one of the councilors or who is in charge of cleaning is very friendly and helps you in everything in his hands so that you feel comfortable with your room, the food is very good and of quality, it also has a unique restaurant and it is vegetarian, it is a small but cozy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman-Joshi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely and even though on main road it is quiet inside with a really good quality of rooms. Each room is air conditioned and has really good facilities. The team are brilliant helping with questions about where to go shopping negotiating Rikshaw prices. The food is hot and whilst you have to remember at breakfast food comes first and then your hot drink there is nothing to complain about and the prices are reasonable. A really lovely hotel to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option in Varanasi

Very comfy room and terrific location in Varanasi. Just close enough—5 minutes walk—to the ghats to be totally convenient, but just enough outside the main part of the old city to feel like a bit of a haven. Room in good shape, solid restaurant. Only complaint is that the staff is a bit too hover-y and solicitous in the restaurant, but that’s a small thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amar

Smelly area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay with delicious restaurant.

I stayed for two nights and had a comfortable stay. It’s conveniently located and safe. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Good to see ghats and go for Ganges boat ride.

Close to ghats in a busy area. The bathroom had mold, but the shower and bed were OK. Not noisy. Got tired of eating at the buffet, although we liked the food for the most part and the service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie, Atoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think bell buy tear my luggage while bringing to us but other Than all good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreevalli

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to temple. Food is good. Clean. Beds are good. Very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely and very convenient to walking to The Ganges. Breakfast very limited…they ran out of coffee constantly, and when served it wasn’t good, and if busy cups and plates. Indian breakfast way better than European (sliced bread and packaged jam). Found a lot of noise in the corridor outside my room when I stayed- but that was fault of guests not hotel. Lovely to wake and watch monkeys playing on the buildings opposite. Would stay again…but not pay for breakfast…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Conveniently located. No alcohol…very clean and contemporary. Lovely attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and fantastic staff !!!!

A great hotel , european standard with an excellent service from all the staf ! From the front-desk , the restaurant , etc....a very kindky and professional atention ! Thanks a lot to every one who made my stay so fantastic. The hotel give a very good service with taxi ( they pick-up from the train station, then to Sarnath, etc.... with fantastic guy named Monu). The room is perfect, fantastic bed and acomodities . Strongly recomended in Varanasi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEVI, ACAMPO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NORBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellente adresse bien située pour les visites

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parkash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place inside, but noisy and dirt outside, can’t be changed in small Indian cities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Varanasi Value

Hotel Dolphin Grand in Varanasi is a fantastic value. Very conveniently located and comfortable hotel for the price. Sure, there might be nicer places in town and ones closer to the Ghats, but they cost a lot more and will be much noisier. Dolphin is close enough to walk to the Ganges, and located on a main street where it is easy to find a Tuk Tuk if you need a ride to the farther parts of town. The room is comfortable enough for two people. The shower did get a little water on the floor, but not a big deal. The staff was very kind and helpful, especially Lakshmi at the front desk. Breakfast in the lobby was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lindley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Good room and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jagan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YONG HUN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a very affordable oasis in varanasi

this hotel must have been renovated not so long ago. it was out-of-india quality of cleanliness with one the friendliest and the most helpful staffs we’ve met during our trip in india. it was the first time in our trip that we enjoyed clean water shower that reverted our hair back to normal conditions after the shower. we had an amazing stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ravinndar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024