Even when booked three-and-a-half months in advance, a base category room at a five-star hotel in the city is in some cases going for Rs 50,000 per night, according to industry sources. Such rooms would at other times cost Rs 6,500-10,500.
According to industry sources, base category rooms are going for about £500 or around Rs 52,000, and premium category rooms for £1,000 (Rs 1 lakh) and above.
The ICC Cricket World Cup is still about 100 days away but Ahmedabad's hotels have scored even before the first ball is bowled. Even when booked three
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Among the planned upgrades are the replacement of approximately 10,000 spectator seats, renovation of washrooms, fresh paintwork, and a change in the ticketing software.
Additionally, the 15-year-old turnstiles will be replaced to enhance entry to the venue.
One notable challenge for fans attending matches at the stadium is the absence of a roof covering the open stands, leading to exposure to the sun. Rectifying this design flaw would require demolishing and rebuilding the existing structure.
Cricket News: Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, set to host five matches during the upcoming ODI World Cup in October-November, is undergoing a significant renovation w
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