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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Restaurant
Front of property
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 582
SAR 687 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Suite

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office, B 12 / 119, A1 ARAJI NO. 91, Varanasi, UP, 221001

What's nearby

  • Harishchandra Ghat - 8 min walk
  • Hanuman Ghat - 8 min walk
  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 16 min walk
  • Asi Ghat - 19 min walk
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 3 min drive

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

Hotel near Dasaswamedh ghat
Close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, free newspapers, 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

Languages

English, Hindi

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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: INR 500 per person
  • 1 restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/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.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (inches): 24
  • Low-height desk
  • Low desk height (inches): 18
  • Low-height door lock
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 18
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Transfer shower
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 42

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • 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 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. Hanuman Ghat and Tulsi Ghat are also within 1 mi (2 km).

HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

subbarao

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

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

Priti

Good hotel to stay in !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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.

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

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Varanasi
The hotel is close to Ganges River, but is was outdated, dirty and very expensive for what we payed for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

Edward

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good if you want to walk down to the ghats. Restaurant is good, but vegetarian only. Room is a decent size and it all worked well but a thermostatic shower mixer would have been nice. WiFi is good. Having learned more about that area of town, I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at Grand Dolphin were very helpful and courteous, starting from the front desk management to the dining staff. Laksmi from the reservation team made my car bookings to Ayodhya, Boat Tour for Ganga Aarati and Airport pick up. Prices were reasonable and she was very responsive to my requests. I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone travelling to Varanasi.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous find in the midst of such an amazing and vibrant city. A real oasis when a bit of peace and quiet was required. A great welcome by the whole excellent staff , including the ever helpful Krishna with his huge smile. The room was extremely well maintained, clean and comfortable. The food and service in the restaurant was as of a very good standard. The hotel is well located for walking and short rickshaw rides to all the main sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would certainly recommend it highly to anyone visiting Varanasi.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Debrup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New hotel. Clean rooms and toilet. Courteous staff. Nice restaurant downstairs though they can add some of the local delicacies. Overall good experience and would recommend. Hope they can keep their high standards for years to come

2/10 Terrible

Shashi

Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024