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    Hotel Alka

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    Meer Ghat D 3/23 | Dashashwamedh, Varanasi 221001, India
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Excellent property and beautiful location, well managed and well coordinated by Mr. Munna bhaiya

    Way to the hotel is very narrow lane where not even cycle rickshaw can travel. So we have to walk more than a kilometre with 3 elderly people and luggage.So initially on the way we felt as if we had made a wrong choice. However,...More

    3  Thank smita c
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Thumbs Up Service

    Hi I stayed in the hotel Alka for one day with my family, 8 members. Let me start with my experience Firstly, one Man Mr. Munna , Mukesh Sharma is the captain of the ship. He helped us to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, hassel free...More

    3  Thank shubham1113
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A step up from the cheaper guest houses, lovely location, but average hotel

    I stayed here in October 2018 with my mother because I had heard so many good things about this place. When I met my local friends they would react with a "wow" when I told them where I stayed (earlier I chose way cheaper options)....More

    2  Thank ElinKN
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Safe! Great Location! Wonderful assistance by Mr Mukesh

    Accommodation - I would rate Room 119 good enough, given that the view from verandah is the key take away and the room is well maintained and clean. Bed sheets were clean and fresh. I could feel the crispness, due to the presence of starch....More

    2  Thank NaritaBagchi
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Location and excellent breakfast and food up to 5pm

    We had room on top floor with balcony looking onto the river. The whole experience was fantastic. Short walk to Ganges down stairs. Great access to all key sites in the fabulous maze of alleys in the area. Hotel will organize boat rides as requested....More

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    himanshu b
    30 August 2018|
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    Response from Abeenayasanthyy S | Reviewed this property |
    Some rooms without attach bathroom with lower rate.
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    20 August 2018|
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    Response from S44YES | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry I reviewed hotel I am not the owner. Please search for hotel contact details. Thank you
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    13 August 2018|
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    Response from SaraniDas | Reviewed this property |
    Yes , there are ground floor AC rooms and they provide pick up facility from railway station. Please convey that to the hotel before hand . They will certainly take care of your parents. Regarding late checking out you have... More
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    "103 was a good room"
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    "First Floor Rooms Are Good"
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    "Avoid 102, the most expensive room!"
    Carolann140
    17 Sep 2018
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    "Prefer rooms with view of Ganges."
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    16 Sep 2018
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