Ahmedabad: “Just days after British pop band Coldplay revealed an additional show in Ahmedabad, India, as part of their popular ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour 2025,’ a social media user recorded an incident involving a hefty price increase at a hotel near the Narendra Modi Stadium. The user shared a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) of their conversation with the hotel, which had significantly increased the previously booked rate from ₹5,521 to ₹16,000.”
All for business capitalism, but seeking a higher price for a booked stay. “That’s new,” the person commented, attaching a screenshot.
The management said that due to the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26, 2025, hotel rooms were in great demand, resulting in the price rise.
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“What does this mean for your booking?” Option 1 (Please keep Your Booking): If you wish to verify your reservation, please pay the adjusted charge of INR 16000 (an increase of INR 10479).To express our gratitude for your understanding, we’d like to provide you with a complementary supper throughout your stay,” it continued.
After coldplay concert in Ahmedabad Netizens fume!
The article rapidly went viral, inciting the rage of netizens who chastised the hotel for failing to fulfill the reservation and utilizing anti-consumer tactics to profit from the situation.
“What’s the point of the reservation then?” One individual inquired, while another stated, “This is not done.” The ideal case to pursue under consumer protection law. We are happy to provide you with free legal assistance.”
Another stated, “That one milliseconds tick to “I understand these rules and conditions” is going to haunt us now.” Treebo has provided patrons the ‘cold shoulder’.”
Prices climb.
Following the announcement of the concert dates, hotels in the city raised their prices, with some booking rooms for up to ₹ 90,000 for a single night.
“On the 25th, rooms at ITC Narmada Ahmedabad will be offered at ₹90,000 per night.” A member of X commented, “If you succeed to get Coldplay tickets, you’ll need to spend six months of an average Indian middle-class salary just to stay in the city.”
One of the hotels noted that the cost of rooms reflected “dynamic pricing” during highly anticipated events that generate significant demand among travelers for hotels.
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