World Cup matches, holiday season keep hotel rooms pricey

Hotel room tariffs in Chennai have increased due to high demand from both domestic and international tourists. The rates have gone up significantly compared to the same period last year, with three-star hotels charging around INR 12,000-15,000 per night and five-star hotels charging INR 25,000-50,000 per night during the match season. The surge in demand is not only from leisure travelers but also from corporate MICE events. The increase in tariffs is expected to continue as no new star hotels are expected to open in the city for the next four to five years.