Chose the hotel because it is very close to walk to Asi Ghat and then easy enough to move along to other ghats. The hotel is on a road that is busy with people, cows and some traffic but did not find this a problem and enjoyed street watching from the balcony. It is also cheap considering the convenient location.
However, whilst we knew it would be basic we did not expect it to be quite so grubby. A double 4th floor room with balcony which had extremely old furniture, a fridge full of mould, basic lighting, a quite unpleasant bathroom. The room itself, including fabrics were so dusty that one could taste it and we think perhaps the room had not been used, or cleaned, for some months. The staff did take the fridge away for cleaning and, after a little persuasion, gave the room a dust and clean.
I would only recommend a stay for young backpackers on a tight budget. It is a pity it is so shabby as some of the staff were very good and the place could easily be improved to give a clearner impression.
- Divya Hotel Varanasi
