Hidden away in Bara Bazaar, but right on the Ganges, this superb 1918 haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) is Haridwar’s finest hotel. Interior courtyards and marble floors give it a regal charm. It's worth shelling out extra for a Ganges View room, with an airy balcony overlooking the river.
Room rates include breakfast, steam bath, yoga and the hotel’s own ganga aarti on its private ghat. A rooftop ayurvedic health spa offers treatments. It’s hard to find, so call ahead for a pickup.