Fascinated by the picturesque landscape of the placid Ganges 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 witnessed its golden period during the days of late Maharaja Krishna Pratap Sahi, who hailed from a royal family, and it has had a long history of over 3000 years. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception. Facilities include air conditioning, a hotel safe, currency exchange, Internet access, and room and laundry services.
The hotel is located at Hathwa Palace, Chetganj, Varanasi. Ganges Ghats is located within walking distance (0.5 km) of the hotel and Sarnath is located 10 km from hotel. The hotel is also located 22 km from the airport and just 1.5 km from the railway station.