Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as memorial mausoleum for his beloved wife. Now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized the world over for its immense white domes and sea of inlaid marble. After seeing the splendor of the Taj, hotel guests can marvel in the wonders of the luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel. The hotel's white marble archways and interior design remind guests of the nearby monument, and all guest rooms provide memorable views of it. Accommodations feature personalized butler service, Ayervedic toiletries, walk-in closets and all the modern conveniences. Two restaurants and 24-hour room service serve Indian and international cuisine. The Amarvilas' spa features signature indigenous rituals, ayurvedic therapies, specialty baths and yoga and meditation sessions.
The Mansingh Palace bears the name of an historical Rajput emperor. The hotel is just a few kilometers from the airport and railway stations, and its location is ideal for exploring the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and other local sites. Sheesh Mahal restaurant overlooks the hotel's swimming pool and offers multi-ethnic cuisine, plus the lobby coffee shop offers refreshments all hours of the day and night. Several halls and conference facilities can be booked for large or small meetings and special events. An Indian folk and cultural show regularly takes place on the premises. Guests can request rooms with views of the Taj.
Hindu pilgrims and international tourists come to Varanasi to pray and tour. Hindus bathe in the Ganges, and many make their final life journey to die or be cremated in its waters. Hotel Temple on Ganges' location adjacent to Assi Ghat gives visitors a direct view of the river. The ghat's riverside evening worship service, when thousands of oil lamps are simultaneously lit, can be viewed from the hotel roof. Marble-appointed rooms and tile-decorated bathrooms make guests comfortable. Every visitor is entitled to free yoga and meditation lessons at the hotel. The rooftop restaurant serves multiethnic cuisine and offers a panoramic view.
Business travelers and tourists alike are welcomed at the Radisson Hotel Varanasi, in the center of the city's main business district. Meeting facilities can accommodate large and small groups. Guest rooms come fully equipped with modern amenities such as a mini-bar, tea/coffee maker and electronic safe. Health-conscious guests can make use of the outdoor swimming pool and fitness center or can book treatments in the spa. The Great Kabab Factory specializes in vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian foods while the Sunflower Café serves Indian, Chinese and Continental in addition to breakfast and a multi-ethnic lunch buffet. Refreshments abound at the Poolside Barbeque, the Oakwood Bar and a lobby coffee shop.
