More than rooms: India’s hotels load up on restaurants, banquets and spas

India’s budget and mid-range hotels may be overbuilt by global standards and offer far more amenities than their international counterparts, a new report suggests. Driven by high demand for weddings and social gatherings, features such as multiple restaurants, banquet halls and event spaces have become standard across categories. Hotels now operate more than one restaurant on average; even in segments where their global peers typically offer no restaurants.