Hotels in Varanasi - Pallavi International Hotel

The scenic beauty of Holy Ganges River at Varanasi had enchanted the erstwhile - rulers of "Hathwa Raj" in Bihar to construct this palace during the middle of 19th century for their 'Kashi bash'.

With the passage of time and for suitable utilisation, the old palace is now 3-Star Heritage Classic Pallavi International Hotel depicting the ancient Indian culture with its paintings, carvings, and antiques.

The palace (Hotel) is located in the heart of the town in huge campus full of greeneries with complete peaceful surroundings having very easy accessibility.

For Pallavi International, a heritage hotel, it has been a transformation from being a home for the salvation of the rulers of Hathwa raj of Bihar in the 19th century; to a heritage hotel a three star get away in eastern Uttar Pradesh where one can enjoy all the trappings of the former royalties. The hotel promises to its visitors the twin advantage of a princely grandeur topped with the princely laidback lifestyle. Fascinated by the picturesque landscape of the placid Ganga and the religious ambience of the city, the rulers of Hathwa raj constructed the palace in the heart of the town. The palace turned hotel has witnessed its golden period during the days of late Maharaja Krishna Pratap Sahi hailing from a royal family and having a long history of over 3000 years.

The palace retained all the paraphernalia of a royal abode like the durbar hall, sepoy lines, mahavathkhana and so forth. The royalties of Hathwa along with their family members and courtiers used to come to this holy land of Shiva regularly and spend months in this millennia old city. With the passage of time, the royal estates began losing their sheen. This palace, too, remained neglected for years after the Independence.

After the untimely demise of her husband maharaja Gopeshwar Pratap Sahi, his queen maharani Durgeshwari Sahi, took command over family matters including this sprawling estate at the age of 35. She renovated the palace suitably. Her venture gave a new shape to this palace converting it into a hotel in 1984. Though it was converted into a heritage class hotel, its old belongings relating to the Indian culture like its paintings, carvings and antiques remained intact.

Dining

Darpan - The Restaurant
Centrally Air-conditioned restaurant caters for every "ones" meals requirement on plan / as required basis. With the team of qualified staff, tastefully and hygienically prepared Indian, continental, Mughlai, Tandoori, South-Indian cuisine is served. Chinese dishes are our specialty.

Conference and Banquet facilities

Shivam
A royally decorated and suitably laid out Banquet Hall for conferences, official / Private get together parties Launching of products / sale etc, which can accommodate about 200 persons. Banquet and convention facilities are also available in 'Vatika' for 35 persons and in 'Swayambar' (for over 1000 persons) which has huge cemented open space with solemnizing spot 'Mandap' for marriages, needs and formal /informal.

Swayambar
Huge open space with spacious hall surrounded by lush green garden, an ideal place for conducting Marriage ceremonies/Special Occasions/Launching of a sales products for more than 800-1000 pax.

UPWAN GARDEN
Beautifully laid out garden surrounded by lush green grasses and surrounded by beautiful flowers. It is an ideal place for conducting religious ceremonies/parties and family get together for 200 to 300 pax.

Recreation

SAROVAR
Full Size Swimming Pool with lush green garden a place to relax and also to conduct pool side parties/ get together for 150- 200 pax.

Angan
It is the palatial courtyard for morning / evening private sessions.

City Information

Welcome to the vivacious city of Varanasi- Benaras. The holy land where Lord Buddha delivered His first sermon after Enlightenment and lies in between the Varuna and the Assi streams which lend it its name. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges the sacred ancient Indian is thronged by the pilgrims around the year. Varanasi the center of education, religion, art of culture has several places of tourist interest. The Durga temple and the Tulsi Manas temple are two landmarks of Varanasi that are worth more than a visit. The holy dip at the ghats with the chanting of mantra and pious prayers is a must. The Jantar Mantar and the Benaras Hindu University are the other prime attractions of Varanasi. Do not forget to buy the silk saris and the bhadohi carpets on you way back from Varanasi.