BrijRama Palace, Varanasi

Conveniently perched on the river bank, on the Darbanga Ghaat, is the Brijrama Palace, one of the oldest landmarks of the city. The history of the palace dates back to the year 1812, in which it was built by Shridhara Narayana Munshi’ the then minister for the estate of Nagpur. In 1915, the Brahmin King of Darbhanga (Bihar) ‘Rameshwar Singh Bahadur’ acquired the palace and the Ghat also came to be known as Darbhanga Ghat.The first sight of the hotel is its historical elevator, installed in 1918, built to help the Darbanga king climb the second floor of the palace, also boasts of being the first elevator of India. All the rooms have been tastefully done with a traditional Banarasi touch. The hand painted art with pure gold and silver that grace the ceilings at each floor will definitely mesmerize you. To admire are, the traditional lamps, beautiful paintings which adorn the walls of the rooms .The pure banarsi silk furnishings in the room, picked from the oldest silk house of the country, will definitely give you a feel of a royal guest. The rooms boast of time-honored interiors with a chic twist, convenient bathrooms with luxurious bath amenities. The superior rooms also offer a classic slipper Clawfoot bath tub with the view of the Ganges, for a truly royal pampering. This hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WIFI in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, massage/treatment rooms, and 24-hour room service.