One of this year's most highly-anticipated cricket clashes is approaching this weekend, as India face Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023. However, if you had plans to attend the match in person, you may have already missed your chance.
India is buzzing with cricket fever as the 2023 ODI World Cup takes center stage in the country. The Indian team's strong performance has boosted the confidence of supporters leading up to the highly anticipated match against Pakistan on October 14, 2023, in Ahmedabad.
#WATCH | Team India arrives in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, ahead of their match against Pakistan in ICC World Cup on 14th October pic.twitter.com/dOTZZcjJnu
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2023
However, the excitement has been somewhat dampened due to the exorbitant hotel rates in Ahmedabad during the match period, causing disruptions in the travel plans of many passionate fans.
The exceptionally high match tickets, combined with the skyrocketing hotel rates, don't align with what enthusiastic cricket fans in India had in mind.
With the announcement of the India vs. Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 match in Ahmedabad, fans quickly began planning their trips. However, the surge in demand led to a significant increase in hotel prices from October 13 to October 15, 2023, leaving fans frustrated.
Most of the five-star hotels were quickly sold out after the announcement, and the few options that remain come at a hefty cost.
Here are some of the top hotel choices still available during the match period.
When a prestigious brand like Taj is involved, people in India naturally expect premium prices. However, Taj Skyline, Ahmedabad, has taken this expectation to a new level. During the period from October 13 to 15, their room rates start at an astonishing Rs 1,51,500 per night.
Taj Skyline Ahmedabad is located 25.1 kilometers from Narendra Modi Stadium, which will host the match.
The next option, ITC Narmada, doesn't quite match the opulence of Taj Skyline but is still significantly costly. Staying there during the match will set you back Rs 52,500 for one night.
ITC Narmada is located 16.8 kilometers away from Narendra Modi Stadium.
Hyatt Ahmedabad comes next, priced just below ITC Narmada, with a one-night stay costing Rs 45,000.
The hotel is located only 12 kilometers away from Narendra Modi Stadium.
The next choice is Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad, which will cost you a substantial Rs 37,500 for a one-night stay during the match period.
The hotel is situated 23 kilometers away from Narendra Modi Stadium.
Located 16 kilometers from Narendra Modi Stadium, a night's stay at Radisson Blu will set you back Rs 29,399 for one night.