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Bed and Chai Guest House

Bed and Chai Guest House

Bed and Chai Guest House Bed And Chai Guest House Bed And Chai Guest House R - 55 Second Floor, New Delhi 110048 India
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4.5
#27 of 115 B&Bs in New Delhi
4.2 of 5 bubbles
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4.4 of 5 bubbles
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4.4 of 5 bubbles
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4.7 of 5 bubbles
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4.5 of 5 bubbles
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Welcome to Bed&Chai, a cozy and modern accommodation located in one of the most attractive areas of Delhi, to enjoy the best Chai (Indian tea) of the city.We are two French women who have been living in India for several years. With our experience and numerous trips all over India, we know exactly what level of comfort you need to enjoy your stay in India.

We offer several facilities:

- Free Wi-Fi

- Breakfast included with your stay

- Fully-equipped kitchen facilities

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Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Yoga classes
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
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Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Car hire
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Shared kitchen
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2.0 of 5 stars
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English, French, Spanish, Hindi

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Bed and Chai Guest House Bed And Chai Guest House Bed And Chai Guest House R - 55 Second Floor, New Delhi 110048 India
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Grade: 73 out of 100
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Indira Gandhi Intl Airport
Kailash Colony
10 minNew Delhi Metro
Nehru Place
13 minNew Delhi Metro
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Supriya Thanawala wrote a review Mar 2013
India
2.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed here for around a month in February because I was in transit while trying to find a permanent residence in Delhi. In my opinion, this guest house is not recommended for travelers. Other than the decor and cleanliness, there is nothing more to this guest house. It is not as comfortable as it seems like from the outset if you are an experienced traveler; there are various reasons for this. But mostly, it is because of their negative nature that I will never go back there again or recommend Bed and Chai to anyone I know.

-The owners are rude, cold, and indifferent towards people who are not European. Their friendliness is superficial, and their attitude towards Indians is not very nice at all. I was yelled at for switching on the heater in the dormitory and the living room because "it consumes too much electricity". Then why invest on heaters in the first place? And this makes me wonder about what they have to say about using their ACs in Delhi's grueling summers. When other European guests used the heaters, they were not told anything. The owners are miserly, and seem to be running the place only for their own network of people, and for a non-inclusive European community in India.

-The owner initially booked the dormitory bed for me till March, and when I told her I'd like to check out for one day and return back on the 26th or 27th of February because I was trying to set up my new house, and also because they wanted me to shift to an expensive room, she got offended and told me she could not give me a room/bed anymore. I was shocked at the way she changed colours, and refused to maintain her dignity, by speaking to me in a rude and loud manner, and failed to keep her own word which she had given me.

There are other things that I found disadvantageous with this guest house as well.

Lack of local resources:

They don't have too many local resources. The information for travelers on local things to do in Delhi is insufficient to say the least, as they hardly seem to know much about the city. Madhu, who helps them out with things and takes care of the dormitory, is from Nepal, and has been in Delhi for only around three months. He is a helpful and nice guy, but doesn't know anything much about the city at all.

Breakfast:

The breakfast is dry, has no variety, and again, does not reflect local Indian tastes at all. The tea is not true to the way tea is made in India. They don't have a sense of proportion even where adding sugar is concerned! From a European point of view, the breakfast is not good either. I have stayed in cheap BnBs in Europe when I traveled there 3 years ago, and had excellent breakfast buffets filled with fruits, vegetables and pastries in Berlin and Prague and Rome. This one is not a match to those. They have only bread and eggs every single day, and the fruit often looked like it was cut and refrigerated the previous night. This kills all the nutrition in it, and is not ecological at all.

Anti-Indian approach:

Their attitude towards India is very, very negative, and this was a major put-off for me. Most of the guests there (with some rare exceptions) were only criticising and complaining about the noise, and the traffic, and the "culture", which the owners are clearly responsible for encouraging, and they did nothing to try to get out of the guest house and their Western community to explore the city and Indian culture, despite having paid so much to come all the way. What a pity.

Space:

The dormitory bunk beds creak all night. Whenever someone would occupy the bed above mine, even a slight shuffling and turning would get noisy enough to wake me up from my sleep. There is a serious space crunch in the dormitory, and not much space to keep luggage either. There are no lockers or cupboards for the dormitory residents to keep valuable/expensive things inside. You have to live out of your suitcase. I had to always lock my expensive things, like my laptop and wallet inside my bag when I went out. There is also only one bathroom between the 8 potential guests in the dormitory, and it is uncomfortable to dress up inside. I had an important meeting to go for; the bathroom was occupied; there were other men in the dormitory; and I requested one of the owners to let me change in one of their vacant single rooms, and she refused blankly, and rudely. One of the guests volunteered to wait outside the dormitory, which is why I could finally change and leave. This can become a problem in the mornings too if you have to get somewhere on time and are staying in the dormitory when it is full. There is not even an extra bathroom in the guest house for emergency situations. All bathrooms are connected to private rooms.

You cannot have a phone conversation after 10 PM in the guest house, and this can be extremely inconvenient. There is no sound proofing in the walls and the voice travels everywhere. I would often have to go to the terrace or the balcony or the steps outside the house to talk on the phone. Despite that, the owner was rude and yelled at me! She even made a prejudiced remark about me not understanding the European need for "subtle-ness and silence". There were times I lost sleep too because of other people's chatter, but I did not complain because I always thought it would resolve itself out. It did not, unfortunately.

The only things that were good about this place was that it was clean, warm, and had a nice decor, and is located in a fabulous place (2 minutes away from GK I's M Block Market), but that's about it. The blankets were good, though I didn't find the mattresses too comfortable. I like strong, flat mattresses to sleep on because that is better for the posture of your back. The Indian guy (Ganesh) who cleans the dormitory and rooms scrupulously every day, is excellent at his work. Madhu (who is from Nepal) also does try his best to do as much as he can. But because he is not from Delhi/India, he doesn't know much about traveling within the city or where to go either. And the owners' attitude is just not correct.

For this reason, I would not recommend Bed and Chai Guest House if you are in Delhi for an intellectual travel experience, and, of course, if you are not from Europe, Britain, America, or are not friends of the owners. It's just about alright for a night's halt, but that's not the way to spend your time in Delhi if you do come here. You need to explore the rich culture of the city if you are spending money to travel all the way. Bed and Chai could have been a great cultural platform and point of interaction between people from diverse national and international backgrounds, but it isn't, unfortunately.

The bottom line: Live with a guest house or BnB in Delhi that's run by a local Indian family. They will give you fantastic local information on where to travel in Delhi and around, feed you with delicious homemade Indian food, and give you love and warmth, all in the same price, more or less. It'll make your trip much more memorable. Take my word for that.
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Date of stay: February 2013
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SidonieParashar wrote a review Jan 2015
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
2.0 of 5 bubbles
I was completely misled by Bed&Chaï Guesthouse's website when I reserved two rooms for a 4D/3N stay in January 2015. To be fair to outstation travellers that increasingly depend on Trip Advisor (TA), I feel TA must be more vigilant that photographs of a website reflect the actual picture and not fanciful ones that alas is often the case. But most disconcerting was that their website did NOT mention that the only access to the third floor Bed&Chaï Guesthouse are stairs, not a few but several, which for a mature lady with a health issue is totally unacceptable. TA should factor that feature, alongside wheelchair access, into their website which under general Health and Safety issues is paramount.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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bna610 wrote a review Jan 2015
New York City, New York
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This place is a great place to stay, especially for women travelling alone. I felt completely safe and secure staying here. Also, the location is ideal. I used to live in Delhi and Greater Kailash I is an a great area. Lots of upmarket shops and restaurants nearby!
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Chokeylivingston wrote a review Mar 2016
Paro Bhutan
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The first room they gave me was just a block room with no window and smelled of cement. It was not at all like what they showed on the internet. Then they showed me another room and it was the same but had just been painted so smell of cement and paint. finally showed me the best room up stairs and was ok for one night. This place is not for one who is older but better for young back packers. I would not reccommend it or stay there again
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Date of stay: January 2016
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malcolm o wrote a review Jan 2015
Wester
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Bed and chai guest house is a great little safe haven from the ever so busy Delhi life! Beds are clean, tastey and healthy breakfasts, airport pick ups, free wifi, external laundry do a excellent job and cost hardly anything, rooms are good sized and clean bathrooms/communal area. Best thing about it all the people are really friendly and more than happy to sort your 1st world problems! Taxis,places to eat, maps, advice on prices, and just general good people to swap your stories with. Will stay there again. Anyway!
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Sara M wrote a review Apr 2016
Bergamo, Italy
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nella vastissima offerta di Delhi Bed & Chai spicca per posizione e rapporto qualità prezzo. E' situato in zona residenziale, molto piacevole, un po' distante da Old Delhi e Main Bazaar che però si raggiungono facilmente via metro (stazione a soli 10 minuti). Inoltre è comoda per altri luoghi da vedere, come Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar o Mehrauli Park. La struttura è molto carina e pulita, consigliabile anche la sistemazione in dormitorio che viene riordinato tutti i giorni. Cibo buono, dalla colazione (inclusa nella tariffa) alla cena, c'è anche la possibilità di fare lezioni di cucina. Staff preparato e sempre disponibile! Da raccomandare!
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Kyle J wrote a review Oct 2014
Columbus, Ohio
2.0 of 5 bubbles
The Good: Free chai & breakfast upon arrival, warm staff, okay location, clean hostel.

The Bad: My stay in Delhi was in June when the temperature average is closest to the annual high. Maybe I should have expected less, but I was expecting an air conditioned hostel. Instead I was stressed from the hot/humid hostel interior. They have air conditioning units, but try to save them for when bed time rolls around. The problem then thereafter is that they time them to stop in the middle of the night. I woke up at about 2am sweating from our hot/humid dorm room because the air conditioner was timed to stop. I could not find the remote either.

The hostel also lacks comfortable seating. They had a broken down couch and some hard wood benches to sit on. Or you can always go back and sleep in your hot/sweaty bed. XD

I had a train leaving at 7:00am, but I just left around 4:00am because it was cooler outside than in the hostel.

The Random: Although the air conditioner fiasco frustrated me, the people at the hostel were awesome. No complaints there. Good social aura.

Overall: If the temperature is cold/mild, I might consider staying again, but if A/C is needed? Forget about it.
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Date of stay: June 2014
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Response from BedandChai, Manager at Bed and Chai Guest House
Responded 29 Oct 2014
Dear Kyle, Sorry to learn that you did not get AC full night. We do not set up the AC to switch off automaticaly. In dorm, some guests are cold, switch off the AC and keep the remote. In Summer, we also face short power cut and AC switch off alone. We have installed a stand to put the remote in. Hopefully, next summer, guests will put it back inside. Thanks for your comments. Coraline
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Nabeela_263 wrote a review Jul 2014
London, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
As a lone female guest in Delhi for short-term work, this place was an oasis of safety, comfort, cleanliness and hospitality. The owners - two French ladies - and staff were very kind and flexible in catering to my needs and the place in general has a very laid-back and home-like atmosphere without being laid-back on things like cleanliness. The rates reflect typical South Delhi prices but the place is excellent value for money. For longer-term stays, the Masala guest house is also great value for money although currently a little rough around the edges (plumbing issues, slightly strange service set-up but am sure these issues will be rectified soon) and again the rooms and location are lovely. Wouldn't recommend any other guesthouse in South Delhi!
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Date of stay: June 2014
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missmoondrop wrote a review Mar 2013
Utrecht, The Netherlands
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Bed and Chai Guest House is a wonderfully warm and personalized guest house. It has something to offer for every traveller on a budget, whether you are looking for dormitory accommodation or a private room. It is simple in design, colourful like India but comfortable and clean by western standards.

I loved it so much that I spent 5 weeks in total at Bed and Chai, it became my home away from home. I stayed in the dormitory and loved every minute of it. It sleeps 8 total, and has airco and a fan, not to mention its own balcony for your morning chai :) Or a rooftop terrace for lounging around and hanging out with other travelers. I also stayed in two of the privates rooms for a few nights in between the 5 weeks which was great for a change and privacy if that is what you need. All the rooms are equally great!

The location is perfectly and centrally situated in GK-1 near M-Block market, Kailash Colony market and the metro station. It is a safe and clean area with shops, restaurants and nightlife in N-block. History, culture, sightseeing, shopping, dining and nightlife all around you.

If you need tips about whats going on the city, just ask the owners as they are up to date on most cultural events. They even have a service to help you book your train tickets and other travel plans and will go out of their way to make sure you have what you need.

Bed and Chai had everything I needed. It was perfectly transitional between Indian hospitality and western comforts. The beds were super comfortable, the breakfast delicious and the atmosphere always inviting and warm! I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Delhi and I recommend it personally to family, friends and to you! Enjoy!
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Date of stay: March 2013
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364anne007 wrote a review Mar 2016
Bastia, France
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nous avions reservé nos dernières nuits dans cet endroit sans panneau avec le nom. Mis dans le guide routard comme tenu par deux françaises, fan de deco "recup"(on les a pas vues), j'ai réservé (4120 roupies la nuit) pour un couple + un enfant en bed extra et salle de douche dans la chambre+ petit dej. A notre arrivée, nous nous sommes retrouvés dans une pièce au dernier etage par escalier (bonjour les bagages !) sans deco particulière, sans bouteille d'eau, un matelas par terre pour ma fille, des serviettes trouées, une clim qui marche pas, une salle de bains pas très propre et dans laquelle on patauge (l'eau de la douche s'ecoule mal, je me suis brossée les dents dans la chambre), une fenêtre sur mur d'un autre hôtel. Même en france j'ai 1000 fois mieux pour 70 euros. Le lendemain matin, le petit déjeuner était minable (de l'eau à peine teintée pour le "tchai" de mon mari, 3 petits bouts de banane et une sorte de pain perdu très gras. J'ai redemandé une tasse de café : la personne qui fait les petits dej m'a dit que c'était en supplément. Le café, c'est la goutte qui a fait déborder le vase. Nous sommes allés demander les prix au bel hôtel qui jouxte cet "endroit". Et là ...Surprise. Le prix demandé pour notre dernière nuit était quasiment le même qu'a Bed and chai. Sauf que là il y avait des touristes indiens, un ascenseur, une très belle chambre avec une vrai deco type farrow and ball au mur et sur les coussins, 3 bouteilles d'eau offertes, des savons, la clim, la TV, une jolie vue, un vrai lit pour notre fille, une belle et spatieuse salle de bains Le lendemain nous avons eu un excellent petit dejeuner avec des fruits frais, des jus de pastèque, du café à volonté, etc. Ouf, nous avons réussi passé une dernière journée qui avait de l'allure.Alors cherchez l'erreur. Allez à Bed and chai, si vous voulez vous retrouver entre touristes français qui payent une fortune pour se la jouer pauvre bobo. Sur la terrasse, vous pourrez fumer, boire de la bière et lire des guides français. Et comme le quartier est residentiel et bourré d'hotels et de vraies guest house, vous pourrez toujours allés ailleurs lorsque vous en aurez marre d'être un pigeon
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Eira P asked a question Sept 2017
Brevard, North Carolina1 contribution1 helpful vote
Is there a restaurant? Can i order lunch? Were their places to eat close by that were hygenic? Eira
Answer from Kyra
Dominican Republic4 contributions4 helpful votes
There is a small restaurant but I never ate there as I only stayed short time. I walked about 6 mins to a very nice Nepali restaurant that was very hygienic and served very good food.
Neil Ayengia wrote a tip Feb 2023
8 contributions2 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid this place, you can get a decent oyo or any other other hotel in the same area for much cheaper."
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sonercolak98 wrote a tip Feb 2023
London, United Kingdom9 contributions2 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"You could do better."
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Ajay S wrote a tip May 2022
Cincinnati, Ohio31 contributions8 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"I don’t think this facility takes all the COVID precautions I.e. sanitizing room especially door knobs and electric switches. Buyer beware."
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Pradeep G wrote a tip Aug 2021
Kannur District, India41 contributions13 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid if you can. You can get much better value at same price"
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adityajohar1 wrote a tip Apr 2018
New Delhi, India26 contributions10 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Try to book either of the two big rooms in the kitchen area or on the upper floor for an access to balcony."
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PRICE RANGE
₹2,192 - ₹2,613 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaNational Capital Territory of DelhiNew DelhiGreater Kailash/Nehru Place / Greater Kailash I
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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