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    Varanasi

    The Gateway Hotel

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    Nestled among 40 acres of lush gardens, The Gateway Hotel enjoys a peaceful and quiet location near the banks of the Varuna River.

    Rooms and suites are bright and comfortable, blending old-world charm with contempory design. Most come with garden or city views.

    The hotel features two restaurants, serving delicious dishes made from fresh, local produce. Choose from the ‘active’ menu which features healthy options with lots of super fruits, vegetables and whole grains, or the ‘regional’ menu which showcases traditional Indian cuisine and is a great way to try local delicacies. After a day exploring the city, return to the hotel and enjoy a crisp beer or glass of wine at the bar.

    When you want to simply relax and unwind, indulge in a treatment at the spa or take a dip in the swimming pool.

    Highlights

    130 rooms and suites

    Two restaurants

    Bar

    Swimming pool

    Fitness centre

    Spa

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    Whatever you want from your adventure in Varanasi, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Places to combine The Gateway Hotel with

    Brijrama Palace

    Varanasi

    Brijrama Palace

    Set on the banks of the holy River Ganges on one of Varanasi’s 87 ghats is Brijrama Palace, an opulent hotel that is perfect for those that want to be close to the heart and soul of this deeply spiritual city.

    Built in the 18th century by the Royal House of Nagpur, the palace has been lovingly restored. Murals, hand-painted ceilings and beautiful carvings revealed during the restoration have brought it back to life, ensuring the building is in keeping with this most atmospheric of cities.

    The hotel is approached by boat, immediately giving you the sense you are entering somewhere special. The central courtyard is filled with plants and sculptures and surrounded by a series of ornate pillars and arches cut from sandstone. Barnasi silk and gold leaf is used throughout the hotel and rooms are furnished with wooden four poster beds and beautiful Indian fabrics.

    You’re ideally situated to explore the city, a stone’s throw from Dasashwamedh Ghat where the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony takes place. As people flock with their offerings, the river becomes a blanket of twinkling lights with oil lamps and flowers carried along the water.

    The restaurant serves delicious vegetarian cuisine while tea, freshly ground coffee and traditional thandai can be enjoyed outdoors. In the evening there is live classical music in the lounge.

    There are few places on earth quite like Varanasi, so make sure you set aside some time to head to the rooftop and soak up its incredible and unique atmosphere.

    Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline