Manager explains why Oyo hotels in Meerut are turning away unmarried couples
OYO, one of India’s largest hospitality chains, has implemented a new check-in policy for its partner hotels in Meerut, which prohibits unmarried couples from checking in without valid proof of their relationship. The policy, effective this year, applies to both in-person and online bookings, ensuring that couples must provide official documentation confirming their relationship before they can stay.
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Policy Implementation and Flexibility at Partner Hotels
OYO has instructed its partner hotels in Meerut to enforce this new policy immediately. Under the updated guidelines, the company has also given partner hotels the discretion to decline bookings from unmarried couples based on their judgement, taking into account the local social norms and sensitivities of the region. This flexibility allows hotels to assess each situation and decide accordingly.
«OYO has received feedback in the past from civil society groups especially in Meerut urging action to address this issue. Additionally, residents from few other cities have petitioned for disallowing unmarried couples to check-in at OYO hotels,» company officials stated in a communication with news agency PTI.
Company's Commitment to Safe Hospitality Practices
Pawas Sharma, the Region Head of OYO North India, explained that the company is dedicated to
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