More than rooms: India’s hotels load up on restaurants, banquets and spas

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.A new report suggests that India's budget and mid-scale hotels may be overbuilt by global standards, offering far more amenities than their international counterparts. Features such as multiple restaurants, banquet halls, and event spaces have become standard across categories, driven by strong demand for weddings and social gatherings.

Hotels, on average, now run more than one restaurant, even in segments where global peers typically offer none.According to real estate consultants Savills India and Hotelivate's Building Smarter Construction Cost Insights 2025 report, accessed exclusively by Mint, this model has become deeply embedded in the way hotel assets are developed in India. The report surveyed about 600 hotels across 150 cities, covering around 40% of India’s organised hotel inventory.“Even in the budget segment, hotels in India typically offer more food and beverage outlets than their counterparts in Europe or the US.

This is not a new trend but reflects long-standing consumer expectations around service and facilities,” said Megha Tuli of Hotelivate-Savills. Savills acquired Hotelivate last week.What was once limited to luxury properties is now becoming standard across categories.

Across segments, hotels are adding more food and beverage outlets, event spaces and leisure facilities such as pools, spas and wedding-sized banquet halls. India currently has just over 2,100 branded hotels.

Branded hotels are those operated under recognised hotel chains or brands, typically following standardised quality, service and management practices.Tuli sees significant scope for more such amenity-rich hotels across India.This reflects how hotel demand works in India. Guests often use hotels