New Delhi: Hotel room prices across Delhi and the National Capital Region have surged sharply ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with luxury properties quoting rates of Rs 80,000 or more per night for rooms that would normally cost around Rs 18,000.
The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 12 to 13. The event is expected to bring heads of state, ministers, diplomats, senior officials and large international delegations to the capital.
The surge in demand is being felt not only in central Delhi but also across major hospitality hubs including Aerocity, Gurugram and Noida. Several hotels are reporting near full occupancy, while some properties have already sold out their available rooms. Industry representatives expect the pressure on room inventory to continue until around September 20.
The sharp increase has prompted travel agents to recommend hotels outside central Delhi for travellers whose visits are not essential during the summit. Rooms in some alternative locations can reportedly be secured for around Rs 20,000, with additional spending on transportation still resulting in significant savings compared with premium rooms costing Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000.
Hotels are also preparing to showcase India’s cultural diversity to visiting delegations. Properties are planning menus featuring regional cuisines along with cultural experiences highlighting traditions from different parts of the country.
The hospitality industry has also acknowledged the pressure created by advance bookings and the need to reserve rooms for dignitaries. Discussions are expected among hotel associations on ways to moderate tariffs and accommodate accompanying visitors in lower priced properties where possible.
Meanwhile, extensive security arrangements are adding to preparations for the summit. Traffic authorities conducted a motorcade rehearsal on September 6, with diversions and regulated movement planned along important routes. Commuters have been advised to allow additional travel time and use public transport, particularly the Metro.
Delhi schools under the Directorate of Education will also remain closed on September 11 as part of summit related arrangements.
The BRICS gathering is therefore creating a major short term impact across the capital, with the hospitality sector experiencing one of the strongest spikes in demand as Delhi prepares to host the international summit.
