Most of the hotels in the city were already very busy.
New Delhi:
Floods in Bengaluru have spurred demand for hotel rooms and increased room charges in some hotels as people avoid flooding their homes.
Industry players said most hotels in the city were already overcrowded in some parts of Bengaluru and the current high rates were not a direct result of the floods.
When contacted, an OYO spokesperson said: “The average tariff for OYO in Bangalore is currently a little over Rs 1,000, making OYO an affordable and easily accessible living option for flood-affected people in the city. Ours The ‘Nearby Stay’ option and ‘Pay at Hotel’ feature make OYO bookings easy for Bangaloreans looking for hotels in the rain drenched in. We hope that many Bangaloreans get quality stays during this challenging time for the city. will support.”
At Leela Palace Bengaluru, an employee said that the pricing has always been dynamic based on occupancy and demand. Currently the current rate for a standard double room for one night is Rs 15,750 per night tax, while for a single room it is Rs 15,000 per night tax.
An employee of Ibis Bangalore City Center said occupancy was high at 98 per cent even before the floods and the tariff for single room was already over Rs 6,800 per night and over Rs 7,100 per night for double occupancy.
When called to check availability, a front desk staff at Radisson Blu Atria said the hotel sold both single and double rooms for the next two days.
The current tariff for a double occupancy room is around Rs 11,100 per night, which is over Rs 8,000. For a single room, the current tariff is Rs 10,500 plus tax, which was Rs 7,500 earlier.
At Country Inn & Suites, a single room for walk-in guests is available for Rs 5,500, while a double room is taxed over Rs 6,500 per night, an executive said.
When contacted for comments, Indian Hotels Company Limited declined to comment.
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