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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Classic
Location
31 Lower, Lachumiere, Shillong 793001 India
Cafe Shillong Bed & Breakfast
169 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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This is around 70 – 80-year-old bungalow converted to hotel. Hence you can get feel of staying in an old heritage property. They do have new hotel adjacent to it but if you prefer old charm then stay in bungalow.
This place is near to city center but quite away from the crowd on a small hill. They have beautiful small garden in front with sitting arrangements. Good to seat in the morning in these cold days.
When we reach the place, staff has greeted us with smiling faces and always ready to help. Within 10 minutes we were in the room. High ceiling room is spacious with old charm furniture like cupboard, chairs, tables etc… Room has all the modern facility like wi-fi, tea maker and accessories, fridge… There was no air conditioner but I presume this place must be cool round the year. Toilets are also quite spacious with all modern accessories and toiletries.
They give breakfast in the morning. Breakfast is very basic but very fresh and homely. For lunch/dinner you have to go out or call on swiggy (Prefer swiggy as traffic in shilong is horrible). Staff over there is very cooperative and they are prompt for your any requirement.
This place is on small hill so both the side slope is there. If you have any issues with walking then prefer car here.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip:Â Prefer room in old bungalow facing the garden in front
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We stayed on the first floor new wing which had 2 adjacent rooms and they are very spacious with balconies . The furniture is classy wooden and the bed is most comfortable with fluffy pillows. The breakfast was warm ..pohe Puri bhaji on the first day with choice of eggs .and Paratha chhole pohe eggs on the second day. People are warm courteous. The manager Amanda was very helping and polite. The property is very clean and maintained well. What they don't have is a backup power and restaurant for lunch or dinner. the candles were provided on request when there was power failure on both days . One can walk down from cafe Chillong restaurant which serves dinner till 10 pm. The weather was cool throughout so did not miss the AC atall. Overall it was a pleasant stay and would definitely recommend to travellers .
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Grab the city view rooms in the new wing
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Stayed overnight . Nice clean rooms with wifi and TV . They serve good breakfast with choice of Eggs, Two vegetarian options , Breads, Fruits , Cereals and Juice . Room with small garden view is recommended. Staff is courteous and always smiling with efficient service . A real good place in busy Shillong for a calm and comfortable stay .
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I went to visit Shillong after many years with my children, and booked for three nights, but I left after 2 nights. I had booked 2 rooms and asked that we may be accommodated near each other. This was refused. I stayed at the new building that was set apart from the main building. My room had no wifi access and in spite of me telling them about it , I did not get any help. The TV did not work and lastly there was a power cut every night from 12 to 5 am. This I was told was all over Shillong, because the State Govt imposed it. I am not sure about that, but this is a safety issue and they should be upfront and tell their guests about it well in advance. If this was to be the case they should provide flash lights and candles to their guests. I had a guest knock at my kids door at 4 am because she had no idea what to do in the dark!! For future guests I recommend that you ask about which room you will get and insist on the main building. Also make sure that they give you candles and matches or flash lights. One thing that I did enjoy was the breakfast served in the morning. The kitchen staff was very accomodating.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Ask for accomodation in the main building.
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Don't book this property if you have other options. It's not at all worth the price. Though the hotel and the room looked nice at the first glance it's not a comfortable stay. The washroom taps were broken. The main door lock was broken too. They did some work to fix the issues but the washroom tap could not be fixed. We almost had to use the washroom like primitive era. Secondly, it being a boutique hotel, the rooms are all connected with very thin walls. You will be able to listen to your neighbours song and pressure cooker music from 5 in the morning. Similarly your conversation can be heard from every other room. The dining area is way too small. They only offer breakfast. So in case it rains heavily and swiggy/Zomato do not accept your order you will have to fast. Very few staff so service though okay takes a lot of time. Suggestion is to avoid this one unless it's a very cheap deal.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Not comfortable
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Don't go by pictures, they're misleading. I was travelling with my parents on 28th April and had booked a triple occupancy room. Upon reaching the location we saw that it is situated at a high risk turn and very steep, all passengers have to get out of the car so that the car can climb the slope. Having ahead parents meant they had to walk the steep slope to get to the cottage. This was just the beginning- upon checking in we realised the room just has one standing fan, when requested if one more could be provided since we were three people, the lady who was managing there was extremy rude. They will not accommodate any request, I repeat any request! Truth be told I wanted to meet the owner/host as I had read about her but when I enquired if the owner would be visiting, one of the helpers said yes she might but the lady manager again responded very rudely saying the host never visits. When asked for wifi password they will route you to your room intercom device- information om network and password written there,but when you open your device you won't find the network, when you complain they will make faces and switch the router on which ultimately will be switched off in a matter of few minutes., if you qsk again they say not ohr issue. Breakfast is nothing but watery sambar tasting like hot boiled water with salt, onlh saving grace there is the bread toast and boiled egg(no omlettes). The staff is highly unbothered abd doesnt bothwr to respond and no staff will be on the property after 10 pm. The toilet seat was soiled when we checked in.
Avoid avoid avoid!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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If you want a heritage feel, you can opt for this stay. We stayed in the rooms just beside the reception area. Rooms were large and had quite a vintage feel with large ceilings and wooden floors. Though the walls are very thin and everything can be heard of. The breakfast option could have been better else a nice place to stay in.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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The place is indeed a fairy tale place with exquisite furniture and colonial architecture.. the behaviour of the staff will surely touch the visitors. This bed and breakfast is without any grill relaxing yet elegant stay for family or other visitors
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â The upclimb ramp drive to the parking is sometimes tricky and requires driving expertise
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A boutique hotel.. neat and clean. Helpful staff. Amanda and the chef Rakesh were super helpful. The walls are super thin though. The conversations next door can be clearly heard. And you need to be a good driver to negotiate the steep slope while entering the premises
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Rooms were clean. Location is near market. All necessary amenities are available. Staff behaviour is also good. Room service is also average. They do not pick up the phone before 7:00 am. The breakfast is below average and starts after 8:00 am. So if you are leaving early, no breakfast is available
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
₹2,337 - ₹3,808 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaMeghalayaEast Khasi Hills DistrictShillong
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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