I was just quoted a corporate rate at the Oberoi in New Delhi, which states that the rate excludes 12.5% government tax on the published tariff (of 18,000 rupees).
Do all 5-star hotels in New Delhi charge tax on the higher published tariff instead of the actual room rate? Is there a way to avoid paying the extra tax, at this or other hotels in town? (This will be for a vacation stay on my own dime, and I'm not thrilled about the incremental tax.)