Oyo's New Rule: Unmarried Couples Not Allowed Hotel Stays in Meerut, More Cities Could Follow

Oyo said on Sunday it would require proof of marriage for couples checking into hotels in the city of Meerut, located almost 80km away from the national capital Delhi.

“Under the revised policy, unmarried couples will no longer be welcome to check in," Oyo said in a statement. "All couples will be asked to present valid proof of relationship at the time of check-in, including for bookings made online. Oyo has empowered its partner hotel’s discretion to decline couple bookings based on their judgment, aligning with local social sensibilities.”

The policy change was driven by requests from local hotel owners who wanted the discretion to deny access to unmarried couples – something Oyo did not previously allow them to do.

Oyo said that the policy’s rollout in Meerut could expand to other cities.

"Oyo has given a directive to its partner hotel