02 August 2025
For **room service VAT in a 3-star hotel in Tamil Nadu**, hereโs what generally applies:
* **Room tariff** attracts **Luxury Tax** (which varies, typically between 5% to 12.5%, depending on the room tariff slab). * **Room service** (like food and beverages served in the room) is **subject to VAT** separately.
### VAT rate on room service in Tamil Nadu:
* VAT on **food and beverages** served in hotels (including room service) is typically **5%** under Tamil Nadu VAT rules. * If the hotel provides packaged foods or other items, different VAT rates may apply, but room service (restaurant service within the hotel) generally attracts **5% VAT**.
### Summary:
| Service | Tax applicable | Rate | | ------------------- | ------------------ | ----------- | | Room Tariff | Luxury Tax | 5% to 12.5% | | Room Service (food) | VAT (on food sale) | Around 5% |
**Note:** Luxury Tax and VAT are two different taxes. Luxury Tax is on room tariff, VAT on food & beverage sold within the hotel.
If you want the exact rate, you may check with Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department or the latest notifications as rates can be revised.
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