Unmarried couples will not get room, know the new policy

If you are planning a holiday with your partner and are thinking of staying in OYO rooms, then this news is important for you. OYO has made a big change in its check-in policy. From now on, unmarried couples will not be allowed to book rooms in OYO.

Only married couples will get permission

Under the new rule, OYO will now allow only married couples and families to stay in its hotels.

• This new rule has been first implemented in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
• OYO has indicated that it may be gradually implemented in other cities of the country as well.

Who will not get entry?

OYO has made it clear that:

1. Unmarried couples, whether they have booked online or offline, will no longer be allowed to check-in.
2. Only married couples and families can stay in OYO rooms.

Documents required for check-in

To check-in at OYO, couples will have to show valid proof of their marriage.

• Required Documents:
  • marriage certificate
  • Aadhar card
  • Other government documents that prove the legal relationship.
• This rule will be applicable to both online and offline bookings.

company statement

OYO said that this decision has been taken on the basis of feedback received from local citizens and hotels.

• The company has said that this policy has been made keeping in mind the concerns of the communities where OYO operates.
• Blacklisting warning: OYO has clearly instructed its partner hotels to follow this policy. Hotels that do not do so will be blacklisted.

Statement from OYO Regional Head

OYO North India Regional Head Pavas Sharma said regarding this policy:

• “OYO is committed to providing safe and reliable hospitality to its customers.
• We respect individual freedoms, but we also have a responsibility to listen to and understand the concerns of the citizens and communities where we serve.
• We will review this policy from time to time and continue to assess its impact.”

Will this policy be applicable in other cities?

OYO has indicated that this rule may gradually be implemented in other cities of the country as well. For this, local conditions and response will be assessed.