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Oyo Rooms: My Encounter with Luxury in Budget Prices

mrskapoor by mrskapoor
May 23, 2020
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My travels started in a big way during my corporate career. Being a Learning and Development (corporate training) professional, I was constantly on the move across the length and breadth of the country. During the early days, budgets were a constant issue during travels. Every corporate has tie-ups with various hotels and one is expected to use the same hotels while traveling for work. Being a stickler about a few basic things that I need in the hotel that I stay in, I was always in a dilemma on whether or not to use the hotels we were tied up with. Very often I used to land up paying for my own accommodation while traveling for work, due to my own requirements, just because I wasn’t ready to compromise. Sigh! Sad isn’t it?

Those were pre-OYO times! With the advent of OYO rooms, most travellers who need to look at available budgets and make hotel bookings accordingly will now have it the easy way. I totally mean it when I say I encountered luxury in budget prices at the OYO rooms when some of us were invited for experiencing the facility in Mumbai. Not only was it a fun day with fellow bloggers, it was heartening to note that crucial budget travel needs had been taken care of by a great vision of becoming a household name for comfortable and convenient travel accommodation in India.

OYO rooms – a Gurgaon based company with a vision to become a large technology-enabled global network in the hotel industry, has already grown to over 200 hotels in 10 cities within a span of two years. The fact that they do a business of about 50,000 room nights every month is commendable and also a proof of how well the concept has picked up in India and is spreading by leaps and bounds. Aimed with the goal of becoming a friend to every business and budget traveller, the company has plans to expand its network to 1000 hotels in 25 cities in India by the end of 2015.

As a concept, OYO is fantastic and a complete win-win for the hotels that they have tie-ups with and the traveller. OYO maintains inventory in all the hotels it has tied-up with and leverages technology to help customers make hassle-free budget hotel bookings. Not only does OYO provide customers with an amazing range of hotel availability through its network, but the hotels/ guest houses also have access to a larger customer base thus getting increased occupancy for their booking nights. It is apparent that this concept will enable scalability in an unorganised market which has huge potential but is currently fragmented. This concept will lead to streamlining the industry and at the same time making a booking simple and convenient, at the click of a mouse.

To ensure that the good word spreads far and beyond in the virtual and normal world, bloggers from four cities were selected through the Indiblogger network for a fun-filled day at the OYO rooms facilities. We in Mumbai were invited to Hotel Atlantic where OYO maintains inventory. It is an amazing locale – Juhu and right opposite the beach. What more could a Mumbai-ite ask for?

The day began with ten of us bloggers checking in and getting acclimatised with the facility. We were ushered in and welcomed by Nijish – a representative from OYO. A special mention for Nijish for making the whole day work clock-like and also for making us feel at home! To be honest I was a bit apprehensive at first, but the moment I checked into the room, I felt at ease. It was immaculately clean – something that I am always worried about while traveling. I have done the madness of changing hotels when I haven’t felt comfortable, in the past. Thank god for OYO – I didn’t feel like that at all. The room was well appointed, though the linen etc was old, it was very clean and tidy. The bathrooms were spic and span and all the basic toiletries were in place. What I loved was that the important things were very well taken care of. The rooms had a good air-conditioner, television and free-wifi. Everything about the facility felt hygienic and that for me is a great feeling!  At INR 999/- this was a steal!

After chilling for some it was time for us to be together and continue with the day’s proceedings. We were given memorable and lovely looking mementos by Nijish – a cap, umbrella and sipper (all OYO style) to combat the hot hot Mumbai day. Nijish also advised us about the facilities that OYO rooms offer to its customers and what one can expect. Did I mention complimentary breakfast as well? That for me was a total highlight and delight because a lot of hotels don’t offer it. Post that we were out for an outstanding day of crazy activities, tweets, roaming in the sun and enjoying the Mumbai roads with friends!

Here are a few pictures that will give you a glimpse of the fun we had. After the day’s events were over, we retired into the welcoming bed at the OYO room for a restful night full of sweet dreams.

Do make time to check out the hassle-free booking of the OYO rooms at http://www.oyorooms.com or call 08010044466.

The well laid room
The well laid room
The TV...
The TV…
its OYO everywhere
its OYO everywhere
Gimme red... the kit in the bathroom
Gimme red… the kit in the bathroom
That's the folder with the info.... bright red!
That’s the folder with the info…. bright red!
Posing with the OYO cap
Posing with the OYO cap
Caught between the two
Caught between the two
Aha... tis my fav pic...
Aha… tis my fav pic…
In the auto...
In the auto…
With the auto driver :-)
With the auto driver 🙂
With kids at Juhu beach
With kids at Juhu beach
A selfie with a monument (the only one I could find) :-p
A selfie with a monument (the only one I could find) :-p
The Mumbai ki gajrewalis...
The Mumbai ki gajrewalis…
Bestie selfie... with Heena
Bestie selfie… with Heena
The mermaid picture....
The mermaid picture….
The lonely lane...
The lonely lane…
I found another OYO facility in the vicinity
I found another OYO facility in the vicinity
Now now... look at that! This was for posing with a Bollywood poster...
Now now… look at that! This was for posing with a Bollywood poster…
That's the one!
That’s the one!
Me at Juhu beach... after ages
Me at Juhu beach… after ages
The well appointed room
The well appointed room
Just a quick group selfie
Just a quick group selfie
The girls in the auto
The girls in the auto
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Comments 26

  1. Admin Chennaifocus says:
    7 years ago

    Your words on travelling on job is so true, a corporate trainer from the IT sector, it wasn’t an easy job finding hotels and was very much on my wallet. Heard a lot about OYO rooms but was quite apprehensive. Seems they are managing the business well and yes, lovely pics and great to see you all having fun and a good time.

    PS. Special mention to that pic with flower vendors. Nice Click.

    Best
    Katie

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Hi Katie. Thanks for stopping by. Yep, you must try it once. I found the facility really good (I was equally apprehensive, but since it was a review with fellow bloggers I was excited about it).
      Btw – that’s my fav picture too. I really enjoyed my interaction with them. 🙂 Cheers

      Reply
  2. MS Mahwar says:
    7 years ago

    Lovely pictures and Post too 🙂

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Thanks MS. Happy you liked the review and pictures… 🙂

      Reply
  3. UK says:
    7 years ago

    Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Pics r too good.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Thanks UK. We all had fun too 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maitreni Mishra says:
    7 years ago

    It was a wonderful read. Wonderful pictures 🙂

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Thanks Maitreni 🙂 xx

      Reply
  5. Mridula Dwivedi says:
    7 years ago

    We certainly need budget hotels in India and gald to hear about your good experience.

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Oh yes Mridula 🙂 Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amit Agarwal says:
    7 years ago

    the OYO offer popped on my screen last week:) Shall definitely avail on my next trip:)
    Thank you Archana for the write up! Wonderful pics, and yes am curious about the one with the backdrop of Gouri Kunj…

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      LOL… that was just at a whim Amitji… you know me by now, don’t you 🙂
      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tara Nair says:
    7 years ago

    Gosh! 999/- for such a good-looking room. That’s great! I heard about Oyo before, but then having you reviewed it… justifies that it is good enough to go for. Lovely pics. and I must mention, you look gorgeous (through bike picture). Though the tattoo was not clear, but it surely suits your persona 🙂 Lots of love… have fun Archana

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Oh yes, it is worth a shot Tara. Thanks a tonne my dear… that one on the right leg is charms… heart, sparkles, moon, leaf etc 🙂 Love to you too…

      Reply
  8. vyomi malik says:
    7 years ago

    Super fun! Loved the one of you on the bike and with the Desh poster! Superb!!!

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Thanks Vyomi 🙂

      Reply
  9. Manpreet says:
    7 years ago

    That looks so good. I wish they did something around Chandigarh too 😛
    anyways, I have been planning to travel to Delhi next month and your post has really made it simpler.
    I prefer to live in hotels with good reputation and reviews and thus spend like a day reading reviews and digging about the hotel I plan to stay at and budget does nothing but make it tough to find a good deal.
    This would help a lot. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Glad you think so. Thanks Manpreet 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kokila Gupta says:
    7 years ago

    TEMPTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      You bet it is Kokila 😉

      Reply
  11. Ragini Puri says:
    7 years ago

    Neat review Archana, and also the photos of the activities have come out great!
    I too wrote about my OYO experience in Goa.
    http://www.frommywindowseat.com/2015/06/oyoroomsreview.com.html

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Hi Ragini – I just did. You guys had amazing fun too 🙂

      Reply
  12. Arpit Rastogi says:
    7 years ago

    Oyo rooms looks like a good deal!
    And whats wonderful is that the CEO of Oyo rooms is 21 Years old 😛
    And side note, Oyo rooms have my photo as header on their website for my hometown meerut 🙂

    Reply
    • Archana Kapoor says:
      7 years ago

      Arre wah… badhaiyan 🙂 And that’s commendable achievement for a 21 year old… if he is your friend, say hello to him on my behalf and do congratulate him on his success 🙂
      PS – You should have posted the picture here, Arpit 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you often on Drishti 🙂

      Reply
  13. sweta says:
    6 years ago

    That’s a wonderful experience you had ! I am yet to stay in a Oyo room but I definitely look forward to it .

    Reply
  14. Pari says:
    4 years ago

    Your smile says that you had an awesome experience. 🙂

    Reply

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