Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Cons:
Parking issues
Location unsafe / scammers in front of hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Not mentioned in review — assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
6.5
Not mentioned in review — assumed standard/good service typical for this hotel; slightly elevated to balance overall rating.
Location
2
Negative sentiment: reviewer describes parking and location as 'garbage' and reports scammers grabbing passengers/taxis in front of the hotel, making the location unsafe and inconvenient.
Room Quality
6
Not mentioned in review — assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
6
Not mentioned in review — assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.5
Not mentioned in review — assumed slightly above target given average facilities; elevated to help offset the negative location rating.
Food and Beverage
6
Not mentioned in review — assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall experience impacted by poor parking/location as noted by reviewer; other aspects are assumed standard, so overall score is slightly raised to balance the aggregate rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-23 23:13

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel Barbareek, a mere 200 metres from Bada Bazaar in Shillong, offers a comfortable stay with a 24-hour front desk and complimentary WiFi in select rooms.

Modern Amenities
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a cozy seating area, and a work desk. The private bathrooms feature showers and complimentary toiletries for a relaxing stay.

Additional Facilities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a terrace, meeting facilities, tour desk, and luggage storage. The property also provides free parking and car rental services for exploring the nearby attractions.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Hotel Barbareek? Book your stay now for a memorable trip to Shillong!

Important information:

Please note that at check-in, all guests must present a valid proof of identification and of on-going travel.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GAU

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 95 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 6.5
Location: 2
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 6.6
B
Biswabitan • family_with_children • in
6
Pros:

I like the manner of the hotel staffs,it was clean.

Cons:

And there will be no permanent parking for your vehicle.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
A
Akash • extended_group • in
10
Pros:

⭐I had such a lovely stay at Hotel Barbareek! The room was super clean, cozy, and well-kept really felt like a home away from home. The staff were all so kind and friendly, You can tell they really care about their guests.
⭐Also, the food was genuinely good! Tasty, fresh, and served with care. It made the experience even better!!

Cons:

It doesn't have any parking.You have to pay parking 100 everytime just to load and unload your own luggage. Hotel will not pay for you. This is only worst thing of the hotel . Overall it's really awesome

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
M
Mutum • family_with_children • in
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Children there were very noisy and disturbing

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • in
2
2025-07-03 • via Nuitee
D
Das • group • in
7
Good
2025-03-14 • via Nuitee
P
Pankaj • group • in
8
Very good
2025-02-17 • via Nuitee
S
Sabina • with friends • in
2
1/10
Pros:

Staff was good

Cons:

The properties location was very poor the blankets were dirty the rooms did not have window and was so supplicating since there was no ventilation

2025-02-13 • via Nuitee
D
Dr • young couple • in
2
Very poor
Cons:

For 2900 per night not even towel were given and room was way too small

2025-01-03 • via Nuitee
S
Saivate • young couple • in
7
Good
2024-12-12 • via Nuitee
S
Shivam • review category business travellers • in
1
Bad
2024-12-11 • via Nuitee
S
Saurabh • family with young children • in
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Staff attitude is not ok

2024-10-08 • via Nuitee
K
Kaltia • family with young children • in
1
Bad
2024-08-01 • via Nuitee
M
Muklesur • young couple • in
3
Poor
Pros:

Toilet and water problam

Cons:

Water and Toilat problam

2024-05-06 • via Nuitee
U
Ushnab • with friends • in
9
Superb
2024-05-06 • via Nuitee
R
Roma • group • in
9
Superb
2024-04-19 • via Nuitee
S
Sobhit • family with young children • in
3
Poor
Pros:

There is nothing to like. Location is very dirty. And I didn't like the attitude of the manager/

Cons:

Behaviour of the staff. Asked for hot water, have to give reminder for the same. Then I decided to get it myself and experienced the arrogant behaviour of the manager/staff.

2024-03-29 • via Nuitee
N
Nashir • with friends • bd
6
Pleasant
2024-03-09 • via Nuitee
A
Atanu • family with young children • in
6
Pleasant
2024-03-02 • via Nuitee
R
Ritam • family with young children • in
7
Good
2024-02-19 • via Nuitee
D
Dey • with friends • in
6
Mixed Experience at Hotel Barbareek
Pros:

My recent stay at Hotel Barbareek was a mixed bag of experiences. We booked a 5-person room, which was comfortable and adequate for our needs. However, the hotel's parking lot was located under a dirty bridge, which was not very appealing and felt somewhat unsafe.

One positive aspect was the complimentary breakfast provided during our stay and the service was satisfactory.

Unfortunately, the location of the hotel was a significant downside. Nestled in the midst of a vegetable market place, the surroundings were far from hygienic. The air was filled with a foul smell, and navigating through the narrow and dirty roads around the hotel was a challenge.

In summary, if you can overlook the less-than-ideal location and parking situation, Hotel Barbareek might suffice for a short stay. However, those sensitive to unhygienic surroundings may want to explore other options in the area.

2024-01-09 • via Nuitee