Radisson Hotel Varanasi

Radisson Hotel Varanasi is an international-chain hotel on The Mall in the Cantonment area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Cantonment is the city's more orderly, tree-lined district to the north-west of the old town, and the hotel is a drive from the ghats and the Kashi Vishwanath temple area rather than a walk. Varanasi Junction railway station is close by, while Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport lies roughly 25 kilometres away, and Sarnath is around 10 kilometres from the city. The hotel is a modern, business-oriented property with the consistent look and layout associated with the Radisson brand rather than a heritage character. Rooms are offered as Standard Rooms, Club Rooms and Suites, and the estimated rate of INR 7,000 to 14,000 per night places it in the mid-range to upper-mid range for Varanasi. Amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness centre, wifi and a business centre, which together suit corporate travellers as well as leisure visitors who want predictable comfort. Dining is provided through hotel restaurants serving Indian and international dishes, with a breakfast buffet that caters to varied tastes. Service is chain-standard, with a front desk and travel assistance able to arrange early-morning boat rides on the Ganges, guided old-city walks and day trips to Sarnath. The main trade-off is distance from the riverfront: guests should plan on transfers and allow extra time for traffic, especially on festival days and during the evening Ganga Aarti. Families and groups find the pool and room categories practical, while solo and business visitors benefit from the central Cantonment location, which is quieter than the old city. Demand peaks from October to March, when weather is cooler and pilgrim and tourist numbers are highest, so booking ahead is advisable.