Remember that scene in the movie Masaan where Richa Chadha and the guy she is with take a room in a hotel to spend some alone time together, but the police barges in and causes unnecessary harassment to them both, making the young couple feel ashamed, exploited and bad about the entire situation?
If you are a young one who is single and is looking for some quiet moments with potential dates to get to know each other better or just to spend some intimate time, or if you are already dating someone and want to travel together, you may want to know about a few hotel policies in India first.
Can You Easily Book A Room In A Hotel In India If You Are An Unmarried Couple?
This will depend mainly on the policies of the hotel you are planning to stay in, and sometimes, even if you don’t have any problems while booking online through a hotel booking website, you may face problems when you actually reach the hotel. A lot of the hotel booking sites also mention this on their website, so make sure you read the terms and conditions properly while booking.
So How Do You Book A Stay For An Unmarried Couple Who Wants To Travel Together In India?
Even as conventional hotels and hotel booking sites are increasingly being unmarried-unfriendly, you can choose some other stay options that are safer and will also give you the privacy you need.
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Some ‘Room’ Collaborating Sites May Also Be An Option But Come With A Catch
Sites such as Oyo and AwesomeStays say that they don’t have a problem with giving out rooms to unmarried couples, but in case you are booking a hotel in the same city as that stated on your ID, you may face a problem.
Staying With An Airbnb Host
Many unmarried couples are choosing to take the Airbnb route while planning their travel and stay within India, especially because the hosts are not bothered about your marital status, as long as you follow the house rules and do not cause any damage to the property or to other residents in the property.
Find A Bed And Breakfast And You Can Visit It Each Time, Without Any Hassle
Many bed and breakfast options, especially in places such as Goa, will lovingly welcome you back as long as you don’t create a ruckus. The best part is that they don’t ask too many questions as long as you can provide the valid ID.
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