Hotels With Pools in Uttar Pradesh, India

Great stay and definitely a good hotel if you’re visiting Agra and Taj. One feedback at check-in, I was asked TWICE by the front desk if I prefer to have a twin bed because I booked a king bed for 2 male adults. I told them I’m with my “partner”. They don’t seem to get that he’s my **************** and ASKED AGAIN. Not sure if there’s cultural nuance or outright discrimination — but given that this is a Marriott property with strong global LGBTQ+ inclusion agenda, I’m surprised why I had to be asked differently despite the bed preference stated in my confirmed booking.

We recently stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi and had an absolutely outstanding experience. From the moment we arrived, Abhishek made us feel incredibly welcome. Despite there being no availability showing online, he went out of his way to accommodate us and assign rooms. His professionalism, warmth, and willingness to help immediately set the tone for our stay. We would also like to sincerely thank Sundar, one of the Duty Managers, for his exceptional customer service. He demonstrated true leadership and hospitality by allowing a member of his team to go above and beyond in helping us arrange activities and navigate Varanasi. His kindness and flexibility made experiences possible that otherwise would not have happened. A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Priti, who was simply amazing. She went far beyond what we could ever expect from hotel staff. Using her local knowledge and personal contacts, she arranged a private boat tour on the River Ganga for us at very short notice. Even more incredibly, she personally took us early in the morning to attend the Ganga Aarti and visit important local temples before starting her own shift at the hotel. Her dedication, warmth, and generosity of time made our trip to Varanasi truly unforgettable. These incredible experiences would not have been possible without Sundar’s support and Priti’s initiative, local expertise, and genuine care. In addition to these standout individuals, all of the staff at the hotel were attentive, professional, and consistently delivered excellent customer service throughout our stay. We are deeply grateful for the hospitality we received and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Varanasi. This stay was not just comfortable — it was truly memorable.

We stayed at Radisson Blu Agra for three nights and had a really comfortable experience. The location is excellent and makes it easy to get to the Taj Mahal and other nearby sites. The spa was one of the highlights of our stay. A big shout out to the two ladies working there – it was honestly one of the most relaxing massages I’ve ever had. Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were both great. The food was fresh, tasty, and there was plenty of variety. Lunch, on the other hand, was disappointing. On the first day there was very little selection, and on the second day it felt like leftovers from the night before. When you’re travelling around India, you want to try new food, not eat something reheated that you already had. The staff were lovely throughout our stay. Jitendra, Manish, Javid and Kushi stood out in the restaurant – all of them were kind, helpful and great at their jobs. Anil, the porter, was also incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome from the start. There were a few small things that could be improved. We noticed someone walking around swatting flies near the food, which is fair enough, but he was also on his phone and not clearing up the flies afterwards. We saw this happening near the salad area. The towels by the pool also had some stains, and the gym was very limited considering this is a five-star hotel. It would also be nice to have a proper ashtray outside for guests who smoke. Overall though, we had a lovely stay. The staff were kind, the room was comfortable, and the location is hard to beat. With just a few small changes, this hotel could be even better.

The advantage here is that you can walk to the Taj Mahal in about 5 minutes. Also, since you don't enter from the main gate, there are fewer annoying touts, which is great. The room doesn't have a hairdryer, but I think the other amenities are generally well-equipped.

I've stayed a few times here and had very comfortable stays. On this occasion, the hotel was hosting an event, and very loud music was played until 3am. I asked the duty manager to ask them to stop the music, but they refused to do anything about the disturbance. Many people were complaining, but the hotel staff were unable to take a firm stance and turn the music off. I had a flight the following morning at 8am and it impacted my work the next day. Very disappointing handling of the situation by the duty manager.

I stayed at this hotel several times a few years ago and now decided to stay here. Rooms are clean, beds are comfortable, cosmetics are good. But that's what changed so that breakfast, basically no sausages and noodles, you can certainly ask omlet and pancakes or dos, but where is the usual food? Three times breakfast and only one day was of meat sausage, as well as beans, which were not in the other two days. Fruit cuts one person in such a volume that even at 7:30 a.m. there is not enough for 5-10 people who come to this time. At the same time, dinners are good, big choice and diversity. Adjust breakfast! Service at the same time in the restaurant is good!

The room was just nice but is noisy, not sure is due to the gang next door or some kind of machine sound. Service is slow. Good for short stays as worth of the value.

Since it is located in the new city, it takes about 30 minutes to reach the Ganges River by rickshaw. Also, the shopping mall is conveniently close enough that you can walk there, but on the other hand, there aren't ***y fun things to do in the surrounding area (if you want to get away from that atmosphere ***** the Ganges River and take a break, the location is good) That's excellent). The service was also good, including extending the check-out time for free.

Pros: 24-hour front desk service, about a 15-20 minute walk to the Taj Mahal. Breakfast is served on the lowest floor with a good variety of food. Cons: The instructions given by the hotel front desk were unclear; they told us we couldn't enter the Taj Mahal after 5:30 PM, but we found out entry was actually permitted until 6:15 PM. The hotel is located on the basement level, so there's no natural light. There were flies in the restaurant, which made it feel unsanitary. Summary: Overall, it was just average. I wouldn't stay here again. Room matches platform photos: 4/5 Service attitude: 4/5 Hotel facilities: 4/5 Hotel exterior: 4/5 Hotel location: 4/5 Hotel price: 4/5 Overall rating: 4/5

Aside from the slightly remote location and the distance from the airport, everything else was fantastic! Facilities: Excellent Cleanliness: Spotless Service: Top-notch Food: Abundant and delicious