The Delhi government will revamp the management of bed and breakfast (B&B) establishments in the national capital after the State Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday to defix the law regulating the sector, which came into existence about 10 years ago.
The government is about to present a new policy framework to align with the evolving tourism and hospitality sector and give regulations more flexibility.
The move has been made after a fire in a B&B accommodation in Malviya Nagar in Delhi, which killed 21 people in June, led to a city-wide crackdown against property violations of safety concerns and building code.
Delhi Tourism Department under the current regulations has registered over 750 B&B hotels.
The government has published a draft Bed and Breakfast Policy, 2026, in May. The government has suggested some modifications, but has yet to announce if the draft will come into effect as is.
The Draft Policy Proposed
The new plan would also see B&B establishments permitted up to 16 beds in eight rooms. Only properties which have been legally erected would be registered as residential properties.
Hotels, lodges, guest houses, serviced apartment and self catering accommodation and properties with banquet facilities, resort facilities or other commercial hospitality services would not be covered by the policy.
Additionally, the draft also suggested limitations for commercial-like activities. B&Bs would not be able to use the hotel style signage, serve out-of-towners via a bar or provide commercial restaurants/kitchens.
All B and B hotel businesses in Delhi will have to be registered on the online portals of the Tourism Department.
Gold and Silver Categories.
The draft policy also proposed to categorise B&B establishments as Gold and Silver categories depending on the room standard, sanitation, safety measures and quality of service.
Gold category rooms would need to be a minimum of 120 square feet and desirable amenities to include: Wardrobes and study tables, TV(s), filtered drinking water supplies, Ventilation and proper cooling method.
The minimum room area for the Silver category rooms would be 100-sq.-ft., and would include the amenities as above, but with clean bedding, cooling equipment, filtered drinking water and dedicated bathrooms or attached bathrooms.
It is likely to give a facelift to Delhi’s B of B (B&B) industry and strengthen safety, registration and quality aspects.