Some time ago, end March 2012, we went with a group of friends to Varanasi. Never really wanted to go, but I had myself persuaded by others. We stayed in Suryauday Haveli and it was just great. Highlight was definitely the arrival at the Ganges, where we were taken to the hotel by boat. A beautiful experience. The hotel has... More

I booked this hotel on hotels.com a day before we arrived in Varanasi, it cost about $160/night and it was well worth it. Varanasi is a very cool city but it is also filthy. Which is too bad, cause think of how wonderful it could be if the Ganges was well looked after. Anyway, the rooms in this place were... More

This hotel is lovely but it does have some pros and cons. We were choosing between this and the Taj property which is apparently amazing but its 20 minutes our of town and we wanted to be on the river. If you are a 5 star hotel traveller you there is a huge difference between these two properties as I... More

I really loved coming back to this hotel when Varinasi is a nice city, but very dirty. We loved the wifi, the unbeatable service, location, food, all of it! We also left a valuable item there by accident, and then instead of them keeping it, they shipped it back to us! That's a sign of true honesty.

The location is great, the food is delicious, the live music is very nice at night, and the property is just magical. The staff were so helpful and nice! They talked with us and made us feel very welcome. A special mention goes to Kedar and the two waiters -- they were so nice and made us feel at home.... More

Nice, tidy hotel located directly on the ghats with view on Ganges. Excellent, very attentive staff, especially the waiters. The food was great, too. I really can recommend a stay in this lovely hotel.

Excellent hotel with a character, located directly at the Ganges. Great view from the roof terrace, friendly staff and first class (vegetarian) food. Morning yoga classes in the sunrise over the Ganges river highly recommended. Evening meals in the open courtyard in the middle of building are relaxing. Direct access from the hotel to the Ganges river walk, and to... More

Our visit to India was one we will never forget. Our stay at the Suyauday Haveli was a highlight of the trip. The hotel and staff were top notch. The food was fantastic. The live music and rooftop yoga are something I will never forget. I look forward to staying there again.

Gorgeous and romantic haveli with a great location on the ghats. Walking distance to all the ghats and the back alleys of Varanasi yet quiet and peaceful. The staff are excellent, especially in the restaurant, and the food was beautiful. Live music every night sets the scene and complimentary yoga on the rooftop every morning is divine. I travel constantly... More