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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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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Restaurant
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, offers a quiet retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy local flavors at the restaurant, in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and laundry services. Multilingual staff provide helpful assistance, and valet parking is free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Varanasi, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND is connected to a rail/subway station. Notable landmarks in the area include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat.
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Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001

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

  • ‪Kerala Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Culture Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vegan & Raw - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aman Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paayas Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND

Hotel near Dasaswamedh ghat
Close to Assi Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 36-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of INR 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND located?

Located in the heart of Varanasi, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harishchandra Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and Dasaswamedh ghat. Assi Ghat and Hanuman Ghat are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 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

ASHISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great hotel with proximity to historic places in Kashi. The hotel amenities are great, and the staff is excellent! We enjoyed the stay and highly recommend it. Mr Rajesh helps with local arrangements for almost everything. He is outstanding and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

8/10 Good

RENGACHARI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travel desk manager Rajesh was very helpful in arranging a guide at a reasonable rate and explain the procedures for darshan at Kasi temple .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Lindley

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

10/10 Excellent

subbarao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Sowmya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, great service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suman-Joshi

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Great value & food with western standards met
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne

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

10/10 Excellent

luz

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

Sreevalli

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

10/10 Excellent

Prabhakara Rao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and cleanliness is really good. Had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close/ walkable to all major attractions Kashi Vishwanth temple, ghats. Excellent service, friendly staff. Had an excellent stay.

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

Bhavini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. The property despite being in busy area was still very quiet and really clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Grand Dolphin. The service was warm and attentive, the hotel clean and the food quite good. As a foreign traveller, I found the area a little tricky to navigate but there were always rickshaws nearby to help me get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

YONG HUN

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

Tarakeswari

Very good hosptality. Proximity to many tourist places-river, ghats, temples. Food is excellent in the restaurant. Really nice hotel placed perfectly for many activities. Thank you to the staff. We will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional newer property close to the river. Room was modern and everything worked perfectly. Service was excellent. The restaurant attracts locals and is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Either newly built or renovated. The place was clean and nicely appointed. Close enough to the ghats so that you can walk to it in 15 min.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

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

Perfect location for Banaras getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The rooms were super nice with comfy beds and good ameneties. The staff was very friendly and attentive to the needs of our family. This at an excellent location not too far from the popular ghats. The breakfast and lunch buffets at the restaurant were excellent in terms of variety and quality. Garima and the rest of front desk staff were very helpful in sorting out our reservation issues with hotels.com and planning our visits around the city
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

chakradhara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice hotel with good customer service, the only negative is noise from the road. It has good Restaurent in it and close to Gaht to travel to Ganges. With my limited time I couldn’t plan ahead but they have services which is an added adavantage for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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