New Delhi, April 16 -- 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 ho...