Putin’s Delhi Visit Sends Five-Star Hotel Rates Soaring: Minimum Rooms Now ₹85,000

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India has caused a spike in Delhi’s five-star hotel rates, turning the city’s luxury accommodations into a hot commodity. Currently, booking a standard room in Lutyens’ Delhi starts at a minimum of ₹85,000 per night, with premium rooms exceeding ₹1 lakh.

High Demand Due to Multiple Events
The surge is attributed not only to President Putin’s arrival with a large delegation but also to a busy calendar of events in Delhi. November marks the start of the North India tourist season, and international travelers are arriving in large numbers. Additionally, major events—including a taxation meet at Bharat Mandapam, a paper expo at Yashobhoomi, and a UNESCO conference—are coinciding with the peak wedding season. According to reports from Times of India, these factors have driven room rates in top five-star hotels this weekend to between ₹85,000 and ₹1.3 lakh per night.

Where Putin Will Stay
President Putin will stay at the ITC Maurya’s 4,700 sq. ft. Grand Presidential Suite, a two-bedroom suite he has used in past visits. This suite has hosted global leaders such as Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton. The suite features a reception area, living room, study, private dining room for 12, a mini-spa, and a gym. Renowned hotel restaurants, including Bukhara—favored by US presidents—and Dum Pukht, are fully prepared to host the Russian delegation.

Enhanced Security and Amenities
Strict security measures are in place, with personnel from both Indian and Russian agencies deployed across the hotel. Considering Delhi’s poor air quality, advance teams are also checking air purification systems. The location and security logistics have been carefully assessed to ensure a smooth stay.

Hotel Occupancy and Pricing
The Russian delegation has also booked rooms at nearby Taj Palace Hotel. Hotels including Taj Palace, Taj Man Singh, Oberoi, Leela, and ITC Maurya are now fully booked for the weekend. Average room rates, previously between ₹50,000 and ₹80,000 per night, have surged to ₹85,000–₹1.3 lakh due to heightened demand.