Delhi’s luxury hotel rates have surged ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with some five-star properties quoting as much as ₹6 lakh a night as international delegations arrive in the capital.
New Delhi will host the summit from September 11 to 13, 2026, driving a sharp rise in demand for premium accommodation across the capital and the wider National Capital Region. Several leading hotels are already sold out for key dates, while available rooms are being offered at significantly higher rates.
Among the most expensive options is The Leela Palace New Delhi, where selected rooms were reportedly listed at around ₹6.2 lakh per night. However, the hotel’s official website indicated that the property was closed for bookings on September 11.
At ITC Maurya, room rates have reportedly risen to around ₹2.5 lakh per night. The hotel is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin and is also said to have prepared a specially curated luxury thali as part of its hospitality arrangements.
The Lodhi is offering rooms for approximately ₹1.2 lakh per night, while Le Méridien New Delhi is charging around ₹1 lakh per night.
More than 3,000 rooms across Delhi have reportedly been booked for BRICS delegates, representatives from partner countries and officials of international organisations.
Le Méridien is among the hotels hosting several high-profile guests, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the heads of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank, as well as delegations from Uganda, Nigeria and Malaysia.
Other luxury hotels are also seeing strong demand. Taj Palace, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to stay, and The Oberoi New Delhi are reportedly sold out, with foreign delegations staying at the properties.
For visitors to Delhi this weekend, the BRICS Summit is likely to bring tighter security, traffic restrictions and some of the highest hotel rates the capital has seen in recent years.
Despite the surge in room rates and limited availability, the BRICS Summit presents a significant opportunity for Delhi’s hospitality and tourism sectors. Hotels are using the occasion not only to accommodate international delegations but also to showcase Indian cuisine, culture and hospitality to a global audience.
International guests will be exposed to regional traditions, music, cultural performances and curated dining experiences designed to highlight India’s diversity.
The impact could extend well beyond the summit. High-profile international events can raise India’s profile as a business and leisure destination, potentially encouraging future visits, conferences and investment in the hospitality sector.
For now, the summit is giving Delhi’s luxury hotel sector a significant boost. Thousands of rooms have been taken up by delegates and foreign officials, while strong demand has pushed premium hotel rates to levels rarely seen in the capital.
