Most of the hotels in the city already have very high occupancy.
New Delhi:
Flooding in Bengaluru has led to a spike in demand for hotel rooms and a spike in room rates in some hotels as people escape from flooded homes.
Most hotels in the city had very high occupancy before parts of Bengaluru were destroyed and the current high rates are not a direct result of the flooding, industry insiders say. .
When contacted, an OYO spokesperson said: “The average tax rate for OYOs in Bangalore currently stands at a little over Rs 1,000, making OYO an affordable and accessible accommodation option for those with disabilities. affected by floods in the city.’Stay nearby’ and ‘Pay on site’ options of the hotel make OYO booking easy for Bangalore people looking for hotels in the rain. We hope hope to support as many Bangaloreans with quality stays during this challenging time of the city.”
At Leela Palace Bengaluru, an employee said prices are always changing based on occupancy and demand. Currently, the current rate for a standard double room for one night is Rs 15,750 plus tax per night while for a single room it will be Rs 15,000 plus tax a night.
An employee at Ibis Bangalore City Center said occupancy was at a high of 98% even before the flood and the tariff was high at Rs 6,800 plus tax per night for single rooms and Rs 7,100 plus tax per night for double room.
When called to check availability, a receptionist at Radisson Blu Atria said the hotel had sold out single and double rooms in the next two days.
The current rate is around Rs 11,100 plus tax per night for a two-person room, up from Rs 8,000. For single rooms, the current rate is Rs 10,500 plus tax, up from Rs 7,500 previously.
At Country Inn & Suites, for walk-in guests, a single room is offered for Rs 5,500 excluding tax, while a double room is charged Rs 6,500 plus tax per night, an executive said. .
When contacted for comment, Hotel India Ltd declined to comment.
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