Vishnu Ghat hotel rooms a the Independent

"Excellent stay for 2 nights. Very helpful and polite staff. Ganga view from our room was mostly trees (3rd floor) but top floor common anea and restaurant floor view was spectacular. Restaurant is fine dining, somewhat expensive, but high level of service and food quality is good. . Nice ambiance with live sitar music. Included breakfast also good, with many options available, both Indian and continental, hot and cold. The highlight of our stay was going to the Ganga Aarti with Mr. Vijay (included with hotel stay). He took a group of 8 of us and did a good job of including both Indians and foreigners. He took very good care of us despite a heavy rainstorm, kept good track of us in the chaotic environment, helped us to participate fully. and arranged a tuktuk for us for the way back because of the rain. Was one of the highlights of my trip to India! Free yoga in the morning which was very good, and high tea at 4pm. "

"Very well renovated with a good taste of modern ambience. On the bank of River Ganga."

"I have no hesitation in recommending this property for a lovely stay in Rishikesh. We only stayed overnight.A warm welcome, delightful view of Ganga, and staff looked after my senior citizen parents very will at breakfast time.Enough for gluten free breakfast.Once renovation work ( which we knew about in advance) is done it will be even better. Loved the private ghat.We didn't take up all their activities but they have a fair number on offer. Good amenities in room. Figuring out TV took some doing if not technology savvy.Simple instructions might help. Shower drainage fine as long as you don't spend too long in shower ! If you are from the UK, then this will seem ridiculously opulent compared to Travelodge/Premier Inn. I would stay here again."

"A quiet laid back escape from the hustle and bustle of Rishikesh. I ate some great food. The owners are experiencing hoteliers and the chef worked for 9 years in Taiwan. Lovely spot!"

"Special mention of staff at the restaurant. Ravi, Ishita - thank you for taking care of us during our meals !! "

"The location of the hotel and the first floor room made the stay unforgettable. You can see the Ganga flowing silently from your bed as you wake up everyday. The breakfast was sumptuous and if you need more just tell the chef. He is delighted to please every customer. This is rare. Giruji Arpanah was excellent during the morning yoga classes and evening meditation session. Thank you Guruji for the teachings and guidance. Last bit not the least it was the best high tea iI have seen yet. Pakoras a gogo accompanied with nice masala chai. This boutique hotel is a gem. Cheers to All The Staff."

"The hotel staff were extremely accommodating and understanding, despite the very fluid travel situation we had."

"Rooms are not proper ventilated. Change bedsheets for new bookings . Keep water sweeper/viper in washrooms. "