New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) - The government has clarified that that room tariffs below Rs 7,500 per day will attract 18% GST, irrespective of the star rating of the hotel.
"Reports have been received expressing doubts whether five-star hotels are liable to pay GST at the rate of 28% irrespective of the declared tariff of a unit of accommodation," Finance Ministry said here in a statement.
"It is hereby clarified that accommodation in any hotel, including five-star hotels, having a declared tariff of a unit of accommodation of less than Rs 7,500 per unit per day, will attract GST at the rate of 18%," it said.