Delhi Luxury Hotel Rates Soar Up to ₹5 Lakh a Night Ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

Luxury hotel room prices in the national capital have surged sharply as New Delhi gears up to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026, drawing massive global participation.

Luxury Hotel Prices Hit Record Highs

Five-star hotel room rates in Delhi have climbed to unprecedented levels ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with select luxury properties charging between ₹4 lakh and ₹5 lakh per night during peak days.

The summit is scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam from February 16 to 20, and is expected to attract policymakers, global tech leaders, and artificial intelligence experts from across the world.

How Much Are Hotels Charging Now?

Travel portals and hotel booking platforms show a steep spike in tariffs:

• Rooms usually priced at ₹20,000–₹40,000 per night now cost several lakhs
• Peak demand is seen between February 18 and 20
• Premium suites are listed at ₹5 lakh per night
• Several luxury hotels are charging ₹1 lakh or more even for standard rooms

Hotels Facing Near-Full Occupancy

Luxury hotels in central Delhi are witnessing heavy demand, with many properties either sold out or left with limited availability:

• The Leela Palace
• ITC Maurya
• Taj Palace
• The Imperial
• Shangri-La Eros
• The Park Hotel

Some hotels have also introduced minimum stay requirements due to high booking volumes.

Why Are Rates Rising So Sharply?

The surge in hotel prices is driven by the scale of the international event:

• Over 35,000 registrations received so far
• Delegates expected from more than 100 countries
• Attendance by:
  • Heads of government
  • Senior ministers
  • Global technology executives
  • Leading AI researchers and experts

According to travel industry platforms, hotel rates across the Delhi-NCR region have crossed ₹1 lakh per night during the summit period.

Impact on Travellers

The sharp rise in tariffs has made accommodation difficult for regular travellers:

• Tourists and business visitors face limited options
• Budget and mid-range hotels are filling up quickly
• Many travellers are turning to Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad for stays

The sharp rise in hotel tariffs highlights the scale of the India AI Impact Summit, as Delhi prepares to host one of the largest global gatherings in artificial intelligence.