An Insight into Budget Hotels in Delhi

Budget hotels in Delhi typically target the well - heeled domestic tourists who intend to come to Delhi either on a business or leisure trip. Unlike star category hotels that typically target the international tourists and customize the menu and decor according to their tastes and preferences.

Budget hotels provide an alternative option for those looking at mid priced accommodation in the metropolis of Delhi. Most budget hotels in Delhi are located close to the railway stations or major bus depots. here they get a catchment area of domestic business/leisure tourists.

In terms of accommodation most hotels in Delhi have less than 25 rooms on offer and usually have only one restaurant that doubles up as a coffee shop and bar. Though one thing that remains common to almost all hotels is 24 hour room service. Amenities in the rooms of budget hotels in Delhi comprise of an attached bath with hot and cold running water and in some cases a private balcony as well.

Budget hotels in Delhi tailor their menu and decor according to Indian tastes and preferences. In some of these hotels you would find theme based decor where all elements of the decor revolve around a particular theme. So you will find within these deluxe hotels, restaurants having a village style, ethnic decor or a Mediterranean or oriental decor. The decor is always in sync with the kind of dishes being served on the menu. Of late, however the trend is to stick to a contemporary, business like decor.

However , some of the drawbacks that budget hotels in Delhi suffer from is that their bouquet of amenities and services is not wide enough. Unlike star class hotels where the customer is spoilt for choice, options here are limited and the customer may have to fend for himself.

Though most hotels operate on the European plan where only breakfast is complimentary, some hotels have now started offering meals according to the modified American plan also. As per the Modified American Plan customers are provided complimentary breakfast and a choice between lunch or dinner.