BRICS Summit 2026: Putin, Xi Jinping among global leaders staying at Delhi’s luxury hotels; room rates cross Rs 2 lakh

PTC Web Desk:  Delhi’s top luxury hotels have turned into high-security zones as the national capital prepares to host the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13. Thousands of rooms across leading hotels have been reserved for visiting presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, international officials and business leaders.

More than 3,000 rooms are reportedly booked across Delhi for BRICS delegates and representatives from partner and outreach nations. The huge demand has also pushed prices sharply higher, with rates at some luxury hotels reportedly crossing Rs 2 lakh per night.

Vladimir Putin to stay at ITC Maurya

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to stay at ITC Maurya during his visit to Delhi, according to sources. The hotel has seen a major increase in demand ahead of the summit. Room prices at the luxury property have reportedly risen beyond Rs 2 lakh a night.

Putin is among the major BRICS leaders expected to take part in the summit.

Xi Jinping expected at Taj Palace

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to stay at Taj Palace, New Delhi. The luxury hotel is currently reporting very limited availability, with rooms understood to be fully booked as delegations begin arriving in the capital.

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The Oberoi New Delhi on Dr Zakir Hussain Marg is preparing to accommodate several important foreign delegations.

Representatives from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Indonesia are staying at the hotel. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is also expected to arrive at the property.

Security arrangements at the hotel have been significantly tightened, with visitors and guests facing multiple rounds of checks.

The hotel is also showing no room availability for regular travellers on its official website, highlighting the pressure on Delhi’s luxury hospitality sector during the summit.

Taj Mahal Hotel becomes another diplomatic hub

The Taj Mahal Hotel is also hosting a large number of foreign delegations and senior international officials. Delegations from Uruguay, the Philippines, Cuba, Belarus and Vietnam are staying at the property.

The hotel is also expected to host the heads of two major international organisations — the World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization.

Like The Oberoi New Delhi, the hotel is currently showing as sold out on its official website.

UN Chief among guests at Le Méridien

At Le Méridien New Delhi, the guest list includes several senior international figures. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the President of the New Development Bank are expected to stay at the hotel. Delegations from Uganda, Nigeria and Malaysia are also staying at the property.

The LaLiT New Delhi hosts African delegations

Located near Connaught Place, The LaLiT New Delhi is accommodating delegations from South Africa and Burundi. The property is among the hotels being used for African member and outreach delegations attending events linked to the BRICS gathering.

Shangri-La Eros sees room rates rise

Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi, located on Ashoka Road, is hosting a delegation from a West Asian BRICS member country. The hotel’s suites are already booked, while room prices have reportedly reached as high as Rs 60,000 per night.

The surge reflects the unusually high demand for premium accommodation during the summit.

Why Delhi hotel prices have shot up

The BRICS Summit has brought a large international gathering to Delhi within a short period. Presidents, prime ministers, senior government officials, diplomats, international organisation chiefs and corporate leaders are all expected to be in the city around the summit.

As a result, a large number of rooms at Delhi’s premium hotels have been blocked or booked for official delegations.

The limited availability has allowed room prices to rise significantly. Hotels such as The Oberoi New Delhi and The Taj Mahal Hotel are already showing sold-out status, further indicating the impact of the summit on the city’s hospitality sector.

BRICS members expected at the Summit

The expanded BRICS grouping currently includes 11 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Among the leaders and senior representatives expected to attend are:

China: Xi Jinping, President

Russia: Vladimir Putin, President

South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa, President

Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian, President

Egypt: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister

Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto, President

UAE: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Brazil: Mauro Vieira, Foreign Minister

Partner and Outreach countries also joining

The BRICS gathering will also see participation from partner and outreach countries. Several prominent leaders are expected, including Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Uganda Vice-President Jessica Alupo.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also among the prominent international figures expected in Delhi.

The summit is additionally attracting senior representatives from the global business community. Among those expected are Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, and Gustavo Pimenta, CEO of Vale.