2/5 Jeffrey M. 5 years ago on Google
I
don’t
mind
humble;
I
recently
stayed
at
the
Nongriat
Community
Guesthouse
in
Meghalaya,
which
has
slot
toilets,
no
running
water
and
limited
screening.
However,
it
is
exactly
as
advertised.
Vicha
guesthouse
is
not.
It
is
clean,
incredibly
well-located
by
the
Hornbill
Festival
and
the
women
who
cook
are
very
friendly
and
welcoming.
Vicha
advertises
hot
and
cold
running
water,
room
service
and
satellite
TV.
And
it
has
a
slew
of
good
recommendations,
among
the
reasons
that
we
chose
to
book
our
stay
here.
The
reality
is:
no
heat
inside
the
rooms
except
for
radiant
space
heaters.
The
room
never
warms
because
of
a
permanent
screen
to
the
outdoor;
the
water
geyser
is
insufficient
for
two
buckets
baths
after
30
Minutes
and
no
locks
on
the
door.
Our
4th
day,
we
were
given
a
padlock
after
a
group
complained
and
left.
The
TV
is
located
in
the
family
area.
We
left
on
our
5th
day
although
we
were
booked
for
9.
No
refund.
On
arrival,
we
were
told
-
there
is
no
room
service,
you
are
family
here
and
you
should
feel
free
to
get
what
you
need.
The
reality:
a
cold
breakfast
room,
cold
fried
eggs
piled
in
a
vacuum
box,
cold
fried
white
bread
and
jam.
Sticky
rice
one
morning.
And
pretty
good
chai.
I
didn’t
enjoy
my
stay
there
but
the
Hornbill
Festival
is
extraordinary
and
it’s
well
located.
I
felt
cheated
as
they
advertised
one
thing
and
delivered
another.
It
was
48
degrees
inside
the
room.
It
may
be
charming
during
warmer
weather
and
you
can
always
eat
elsewhere.
If
you
decide
to
stay
here
anyway,
enjoy.