OYO Check-In Rules: OYO hotels in India are not only popular among the youth, but its demand is very high in every city of the country. At the same time, the common perception among people about OYO is that unmarried couples visit it the most.
At the beginning of the year 2025, OYO has taken a new step to change this perception. According to the new rule of OYO, unmarried couples will no longer be able to book rooms. Let us tell you that OYO has recently started a new check-in policy for its partner hotels and this rule will be applicable from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Entry of unmarried couples banned in OYO
OYO has amended the check-in rules for partner hotels and introduced new guidelines from this year. The new rule states that unmarried couples can no longer check-in at OYO hotels. Actually, OYO has implemented this new rule for Meerut city of Uttar Pradesh. Under this rule, unmarried couples will no longer be allowed to check-in at OYO hotels. OYO officials said that now all couples who book hotels will have to show valid documents during online or offline booking. The purpose of this step is to follow local social sensitivities and law and order. OYO has given its partner hotels the right to reject the booking of couples based on their discretion.
The rule will be implemented from this city of UP
OYO has instructed its partner hotels to implement this policy in Meerut immediately. According to sources, if the impact of this policy is good, the company can consider implementing it in other cities as well. OYO had earlier received feedback from civil society groups from some other cities including Meerut, demanding not to allow unmarried couples to check-in. The company said that the purpose of this new rule is to promote longer stay and repeat bookings of the rest.
This is why OYO took this step
Talking to PTI, Pawas Sharma, regional head of OYO North India, said, “OYO is committed to maintaining safe and responsible hospitality. We respect individual freedom and personal rights, but at the same time we also understand the responsibility to work with the law and civil society groups. We will review this policy and its impact from time to time.” The company said that this initiative has been brought to change the old perception. These rules have been brought to provide a safe experience for families, students, business, religious and solo travelers. Apart from this, this rule is being brought to improve the brand image.
