This city hotel, which was renovated in 2006, has a whole range of modern amenities, while its splendid structure dates back to over half a century. There are 100 rooms in total spread over 4 floors. The hotel amenities include air conditioning, a lobby with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access, a bar, a choice of restaurants, splendid conference halls and a business centre equipped for efficient service. Internet access (subject to fees), banquet and conference facilities, in-house laundry 7 days a week (subject to fees), a shopping arcade, florist and 24-hour room service (subject to fees) are also available. Parking facilities are provided for guests arriving by car. The lobby is medium in size.

The hotel is located 22 km from Varanasi Airport, 2 km from Varanasi railway station, 2 km from the local bus station and 18 km from Mughal Sarai railway station. It is just 7 km from downtown as well as the old city, the riverfront, and Sarnath (where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon).

The hotel has 2 restaurants, the Amrapali, serving continental, Chinese, Indian and Mughlai cuisine, and the Kadambari which is a 24-hour coffee shop.