NE Taxi Preferred Hotels
Where to stay in Shillong
The capital of Meghalaya and the base for Sohra, Dawki and Mawlynnong. These are the 10 hotels we recommend to our guests, from luxury to good value.
Luxury
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Vivanta Meghalaya, Shillong
Police Bazar
Police Bazar hotel opposite Ward's Lake, with a Jiva Spa, swimming pool and an all-day restaurant serving Northeast and global dishes.
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Courtyard by Marriott Shillong
Jail Road, Police Bazar
Jail Road hotel in Police Bazar with an outdoor pool, a spa with hammam, two restaurants and complimentary parking.
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Ri Kynjai - Serenity By The Lake
UCC Road, Umiam Lake (Ri Bhoi), about 18 km from Shillong
Cottages overlooking Umiam Lake, designed after traditional Khasi thatch huts, with a Khasi-inspired spa and a Northeast cuisine restaurant.
Upscale
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Polo Towers, Shillong
Polo Grounds
Polo Grounds hotel a short drive from Police Bazaar, with an open-terrace grill restaurant and a bar with live music.
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The Heritage Club - Tripura Castle Hotel and Spa
Tripura Castle Road, Cleve Colony
Heritage hotel in the annexe of the Tripura royal family's former summer palace, with a spa and views over the city.
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The Shillong Address
LPL Centre Point, Police Bazar
Hotel in the Centre Point building at Police Bazar, within walking distance of the main shopping streets and Ward's Lake.
Mid-range
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Hotel Poinisuk
Police Point, Laitumkhrah
Boutique hotel in Laitumkhrah with teak-furnished rooms, a rooftop restaurant and bar, and a short drive to Ward's Lake.
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Hotel Alpine Continental
Thana Road, Police Bazar
Three-star hotel on Thana Road in Police Bazar, with on-site parking and a breakfast buffet mentioned in guest reviews.
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Pinewood Hotel
Rita Road, European Ward
Colonial-era hotel founded in 1898 on wooded grounds near Police Bazar, linked to Meghalaya Tourism, with teak-panelled rooms and a bar.
Good value
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Hotel Pegasus Crown
Police Bazar
Police Bazar hotel steps from Ward's Lake, renovated in 2025, with some rooms facing the Shillong hills.
This list is NE Taxi's own selection. Rooms, rates and availability are set by each hotel; please book directly with the hotel unless a hotel is marked for NE Taxi packages. Updated 9 November 2026.