Lotus Paying Guesthouse — Hotel in Uttar Pradesh

I was really disappointed in this hotel. India Someday booked this one for me after I stated I preferred a hotel to homestay. When I arrived, they tried to charge me 1500INS taxi to get to the hotel. When I brought it to the attention of India Someday that my paperwork stated 1000, they changed it. This was very expensive and the most expensive taxi my entire time India. He hotel is down a side street making it difficult with luggage but they did help me with it. |I was able to get into a room quickly enough and I noticed a strange smell but I was so exhausted from air travel that I fell asleep. The room was very dusty and rather dirty. Especially the bathroom. I had to wipe the toilet down and the glass vanity was unclean as well. |When I awoke a couple hours later, the smell was too much. It smelled like a type of gas or burning smell. I had to leave for a walking tour and they assured me they’d fix it. In the meantime, I ordered a cheese sandwich and chips. Probably my least favorite meal in India. |Back from the tour, the smell hadn’t changed. They kept wanting to spray, like Febreze, in my room. I couldn’t take it. Exhausted from the travel, walking and Delhi belly, I had to leave the hotel. They were very nice about it and seemed very regretful that I couldn’t stay. |They did help me to a taxi and assured me he knew where my new hotel was located, he did not. |They also reimbursed me the taxi fee and hotel fees per India Someday who handled the entire situation and found me another hotel, the Purple Lotus. It was a homestay but it was very clean and had a lovely balcony. |I can’t say for fact but I either left my Bose earphones and a small travel face cloth there or it was taken from my room while I was gone on walking tour and when they were supposed to fix the smell. I know for fact I arrived with them and had India Someday contact hotel immediately to ask them about it but I never recovered the items. |Take what you will...

We stayed at this property just a week ago, and I must say, choosing it based on MMT reviews turned out to be the best decision! Location:The hotel is located just a 2-minute walk from Dashashwamedh Ghat and about 4 minutes from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Godowlia Chauraha. The main marketplace is also very close by(1 mint walking distance), making it extremely convenient for both sightseeing and shopping. Cleanliness:The rooms and bathrooms were very clean—felt like they had been recently renovated. Cleanliness was clearly a priority here, and it really made our stay more comfortable. Staff & Service:The staff were extremely polite and helpful. I had called the hotel a day before our visit, and the person I spoke with guided me very well. During our stay, they even helped my parents get special seating for the Ganga Aarti in the evening, which was a thoughtful gesture—especially since most of the ghats were submerged due to flood at that time. They also arranged lunch for us, which was a big help. You’ll find packaged drinking water (paid) available at the reception. Budget-Friendly Comfort:If you’re looking for an AC, budget-friendly hotel near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, and the market area, this is honestly a great choice. Especially during peak season, it’s hard to find such well-maintained accommodation at this price point. Extra Tip:The hotel is located in the lanes of Bengali Tola, just a minute’s walk from Dashashwamedh Market. The lanes are lined with interesting souvenir shops—I really enjoyed exploring them! Getting There:From Varanasi Junction, take an auto-rickshaw and ask the driver to drop you at Godowlia Chauraha / Jagambadi Math / Girja Ghar. From there, it’s a 6–8 minute walk to the hotel. Use Google Maps to navigate through the narrow...

I stayed at Lotus Paying Guest House with my family from 1st - 5th Oct and overall our stay was comfortable. We didn't face any issues during our 4 nights stay. Mr. Kundanji is very helpful and welcoming. Always ready to ensure you get best of the service. Mr. Chotu Guptaji was very helpful. He ensured, all our queries get addressed immediately. He is very pro-active. Rooms are clean. AC and Geyser was working very well. Bedsheets changed every 2 days, which was nice. Toilets were clean. Overall a comfortable & safe stay. ||||Good Points:||3-4 mins walk to Munshi & Darbhanga Ghat||5 mins walk to Dashashwamedh Ghat||3-4 mins walk to market area||||*PLS NOTE : HOW TO REACH LOTUS PAYING GUEST HOUSE. *||||As this guest house is in heritage site, hence taxi, auto, cabs are not allowed in this area. Your can can max come till Godowliya Chowk. From there you have to either walk or take a rickshaw puller to reach the guest house.||||From Godowliya chowk, head straight towards Dashashwamedh Ghat. You will see lots of shops, eateries on your left and right hand side. After walking for 2-3 mins, you will reach a Y junction. Take right towards Bank of Baroda ATM or Cafe De Banaras. Once you reach here, pls call up Mr. Kundanji or Chotu Panditji and they will pick you up. As Varansi is full of gullies, its difficult to locate this guest house on your own, especially if its...