Dwivedi Hotels Hotel Elena

Very special place to stay. Easy to walk to and from everywhere along the ghats, and nearby marketplaces. Anywhere else easily accessible via transport which can be arranged by the helpful staff.

The hotel is perfectly situated on the ghats and is close to all the main riverside attractions. I stayed in the Saptarishi Suite for two nights and was very happy with the room and the value I received. The room was clean, had good climate control (both fans and an ac unit that worked), good hot water (with a working shower head), good toilet, and an amazing view of the holy Ganges. The WiFi was also reliable, and they had an affordable laundry service. The restaurant was delicious as well—it had a wide selection of Indian, Chinese, and other dishes, and I ate there for breakfast and dinner each day of my stay. The best part, however, was the staff. They really went out of their way time and again to make guests comfortable. I asked for directions and information several times and they eagerly assisted. They also organized taxi drivers for me from Varanasi airport, to and from Sarnath, and to Bodh Gaya at reasonable prices. They also provided tons of free bottled water each day, which was an absolute must in the humid climate and saved me a little money. I’ve read some reviews complaining about the hotel being inaccessible by car and hard to find among the confusing riverside alleys; however, I informed them of my arrival in advance and they met me at the taxi dropoff point on the Main road, carried my luggage, and led me to the room. I don’t think you’ll find a better value with hotels along the ghats, and you definitely won’t find nicer staff!

なによりもスタッフの方々がとてもフレンドリー！ 一人旅でしたが、チェックインの時から色んな話をして、デリーにいた時は不安でしたが、バラナシのこのホテルに来てからはとても安心して滞在を楽しむことができました！ フロントと少し離れたところに部屋があります。部屋のあるエリアからガンジス川が一望できるためゆっくりホテルでガンジス川を眺めながら過ごすことができました。 朝食はインド風と外国風を選ぶことができて、私はインド風のカレーをたべましたが、とても美味しかった。フロントの方々が皆で飲んでいた？チャイもわけていただいたり良い思い出がこのホテルでたくさんできました。本当に日本人に特にオススメな、素敵なホテルです。 このホテルに、日本語がとても上手なBabuという男の方がいます。2日間一緒にバラナシをまわって案内してくれました。本当に日本語が上手で、バラナシのことがとても好きなのが伝わってくるくらい、なんでも教えてくれます。 フロントの方に言えばわかると思いますが、もしバラナシのガイドなどを考えている方がいたら、ぜひBabuにお願いするのがいいと思います！ 日本人の気持ちがよくわかる、素敵な方です。このホテルに泊まって、本当にたくさんの良い方々と出会うことができました！ ありがとう！