Delhi’s hotel market is experiencing significant price increases in advance of the BRICS Summit, which is scheduled to take place from September 12-13. Room rates across hotels in and around central Delhi have climbed substantially, with prices rising between 124% and 323% when comparing rates for the summit dates against the following weekend.
The Hyatt Regency New Delhi provides a concrete example of the pricing dynamics at play. A room available for approximately INR 19,500 ($206) per night the following weekend commands around INR 83,500 ($884) nightly during the summit period, excluding taxes. When taxes are factored in, the same accommodation reaches $1,080 on the summit weekend.
The most pronounced rate increases are concentrated in central Delhi, which benefits from proximity to Bharat Mandapam, the designated summit venue. According to Gaurav Sharma, managing director of hotels at JLL India, several prominent luxury properties have reached capacity for the summit dates. Taj Palace, ITC Maurya, The Oberoi, The Imperial, and The Leela Palace have all effectively sold out their available rooms for the event period.
The situation underscores how major events can rapidly constrain hotel supply in a market. When substantial demand materializes over a compressed timeframe, the limited availability of premium inventory in specific geographic areas creates conditions for sharp price escalation, particularly in proximity to event venues.
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