India, Dec. 3 -- H otel hopping is the hottest travel trend right now, especially if you're a millennial or Gen Z! Forget spending your whole vacation stuck in one spot. The practice of booking multiple hotels is rising, with 54% of travellers expressing interest, according to Hotels.com. This surge in popularity, reflected by a 1,100%+ increase in social buzz, is largely motivated by a desire for discovery (exploring different neighbourhoods, 50%) and value (maximising deals, 35%). The trend is most common during city breaks (53%) and island escapes (48%). The primary drive for this trend is the appetite for variety and authentic, localised culture. As Cleartrip's head of hotels, Akhil Malik, notes, travellers are "reimagining the itinerary itself" by splitting their stay to experience distinct neighbourhoods. Mohak Nahta of Atlys explains that today's traveller rejects a "single version of a city," instead wanting "contrasting neighbourhoods, different design philosophies, and curated experiences all in one trip." This allows for creative combinations, such as mixing a luxury stay with a hostel room, or a city palace with a rural haveli, as House of Rohet's Avijit Singh observes. Ample stay options are available, with hotels now offering unique perspectives even within the same price band. "We were in Bangkok, Thailand for 15 days and wanted to live in new areas, so we just booked different hotels every two days, and that was a good decision because we could see how different areas can give a new vibe to the same city. Some areas were very posh, others were very local and had a completely new experience, so we do recommend changing hotels if you are looking to experience more from the same place," shares travel duo blogger Swarika and Aditya. While the benefits of diversity are clear, it comes with a significant trade-off. Travel content creator Shenaz Treasury points out the significant downside of consuming holiday time due to the frequent cycle of packing, repacking, check-ins, and check-outs. She adds that it introduces the risk of commitment phobia, where booking short, initial stays can leave you scrambling for a new room if a preferred hotel sells out. Most industry leaders agree this trend is more than a fleeting fad. Devendra Parulekar of SaffronStays calls it a "deeper shift in traveller behaviour," reflecting an increased demand for slow, immersive travel where the stay itself is the core experience. However, some locations, such as Tier 3 cities like Jaisalmer, according to the local Marriott's GM Nikhil Kher, still see guests prioritising continuity, convenience, and a seamless experience over multi-property stays....