Suryauday Haveli - Varanasi

Impossible to reach by taxi/TucTuc, must walk last 200 meters. No street light at night, making it difficult to venture out/return after dark. No signs on the hotel/streets.

Highlights: friendly staff, location right in front of the Ganges, complimentary boat trip in the evening.

Downside: dirty/used bed sheets, poor breakfast and restaurant, complimentary wifi connection didn't work at any moment

Location is good

- Took a long time for checking in and out, especially for checking out (20 minutes) - Pre-ordered two extra bed have not had been prepared and needed to wait for hotel staffs to complete their operation after checking in late night; tough for my old parents, since they want to take shower and go to bed as soon as possible. - Unfortunate electric down without backup and no A/C for more than one hours at mid night; hard to sleep! - Those above could be acceptable only when the price are reasonably low, but their price is enough high!; No more chance!

The location was absolutely fantastic. You can easily go walk along the Ganges River in early morning. The room charge includes a boat ride in the evening. You can also request for a sunrise boat ride at the hotel but it would be cheaper if you pick a boat at the Ganges River. The staffs were very friendly and polite except for the boatman who blatantly asked for a tip.

Everything is expensive.