Vicha Paying Guest

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 guest house 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 few minutes and no locks on the door. Our forth day, we were given a padlock after a group complained and left. The TV is located in the family area. We left on our fifth day although we were booked for nine day. 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 tea. 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.