Travelling alone can be a liberating and empowering experience for women, but it also comes with unique expectations. Beyond a comfortable bed and luxurious amenities, solo women travellers seek safety, thoughtful service, and an environment that makes them feel cared for. Across India, some of the country’s leading hotels are going the extra mile to meet these needs, setting new benchmarks in hospitality.
Safety Beyond Physical Security
For modern hoteliers, ensuring the safety of solo women travellers is about more than just physical protection; it is about creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and personal attention.
At Radisson Blu New Delhi, Dwarka, the focus on safety and comfort starts from the moment a guest arrives. Rakesh Sethi, General Manager, highlights, “Every detail is curated to make her feel special. We welcome our female guests with a delicate flower tiara and a curated amenities kit that includes mini skincare essentials – little luxuries that make a big difference.”
The hotel also provides a dedicated woman butler for high-profile guests or those desiring an additional layer of privacy. A woman gym trainer ensures that female guests can maintain their fitness routine in a comfortable environment. Beyond this, services are personalised to reflect preferences in food, wellness, and room features, making every woman feel right at home.
Hospitality as an Ecosystem of Care
At CGH Earth, safety for solo women travellers is woven into every aspect of hospitality. Radhakrishna Shenoi, Assistant Vice President of Operations, explains, “Safety for us is a multi-layered practice that starts with staff sensitisation, where teams are trained to be respectful, observant, and discreet. It’s an end-to-end ecosystem of care, from room placement to personal assistance and tailored experiences.”
Guests benefit from reliable airport and railway station transfers, guided excursions with trained staff, and curated immersive experiences that combine safety with enrichment. Every element is designed to ensure women feel cared for without compromising their sense of independence.
The Personal Touch of Andaz Delhi by Hyatt
At Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt, safety measures are meticulously integrated into the guest experience. Solo women travellers are identified in advance to ensure customised arrangements. Hardip Marwah, General Manager, notes, “Safety measures for solo women travellers are thoughtfully planned and consistently implemented.”
Rooms are allocated near elevators, avoiding corner or interconnecting spaces for added security. A discreet incognito list allows staff to monitor solo travellers while maintaining privacy. Communication is proactive, with the Guest Experience Team staying in touch via WhatsApp or email before, during, and after the stay. In-room services are streamlined to minimise staff movement, and whenever possible, all-women service teams are provided, even for engineering support, to ensure complete comfort and peace of mind.
Hospitality Evolving with Purpose
These initiatives reflect a growing awareness within the hospitality industry – that women travellers value hotels where safety and thoughtful service are seamlessly integrated into their experience. From personal touches like customised amenities to robust security practices and all-women service options, hotels are redefining what it means to truly care for their guests.
For solo women travellers, this level of consideration offers something priceless – the confidence to travel freely, knowing that every detail has been planned with their safety, comfort, and peace of mind in mind.