BRICS Summit drives Delhi luxury hotel sell-outs and rate surge

Luxury hotels in Delhi, including Taj, Oberoi and Leela properties, are reporting limited availability ahead of the September 12–13 BRICS Summit. Radisson Hotel Group says September average room rates are pacing more than 25% above last year.

— Source publishedMon, 31 Aug, 2026, 12:00 IST·First seen Mon, 31 Aug, 2026, 12:13 IST·Source ET Hospitality

What happened

Delhi luxury hotels are seeing sell-outs and sharply higher room tariffs ahead of the BRICS Summit. Taj, Oberoi and Leela properties show limited availability,

Key facts

  • September 11-13
  • September 12-13
  • average room rates pacing more than 25% higher year-on-year

Why this matters

The summit-driven sell-outs reinforce Delhi’s appeal for high-end hotel capacity and partnership investments, particularly assets positioned for diplomatic, convention and premium business travel.