A Palace on the River/Rashmi Guest House

Also strategically located by the banks of the river, this hotel/guesthouse is more expensive than Ganges View or Palace on Ganges but is highly popular for its exceptional, friendly staff -- everyone loves Pappu, their in-house guide and perhaps Rashmi's biggest asset, along with their rooftop restaurant (stick to Indian food, which is consistently good). The atmosphere is great thanks to the hands-on attitude of host Rashmi and her family, and offers generous amentias like an efficient, free railway pick up (there's a charge however for drop off) and free Internet (don't opt for the massage, though; the room's a tad claustrophobic). For the best views (and it's definitely worth booking a river-facing view) try to book rooms on one of the top floors (third to fifth floor), though be warned, there is no elevator. Again, bathrooms are tiny.

Facilities:
Restaurant; airport transfer (Rs 750); doctor-on-call

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