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The Living Roof

3.0 star property

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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College, Shillong, ML, 793003
  • Place, Wards Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, India Orchidarium and Botanical Garden
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shillong (SHL)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard with a padded design, wall-mounted decorative items, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ladder, a window with curtains, and a dark wall.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden furniture, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shillong

Within a short walk of Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, The Living Roof is within a mile (2 km) of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. This 23-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Wards Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • India Orchidarium and Botanical Garden - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Elephant Falls - 29 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shillong (SHL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Dhabha, Shillong - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Shillong - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kim Pou Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Living Roof

At The Living Roof, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This hotel also has a banquet hall.
32-inch Smart TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, fans, and phones are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: INR 500 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Living Roof

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per day

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately INR 500 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 17AASFT4066H1ZO

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Living Roof Hotel
The Living Roof Shillong
The Living Roof Hotel Shillong

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Living Roof?

The Living Roof offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Living Roof?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Living Roof on Jun 29, 2026 start from $24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Living Roof?

This hotel is located in Shillong, a short 19-minute walk from Wards Lake and also 15 minutes on foot from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. You'll also find Spread Eagle Falls and Golf Links Shillong within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Living Roof?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Living Roof have a casino at the property?

No, The Living Roof doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Living Roof?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Living Roof?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead, and a smart TV.

Does The Living Roof have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Living Roof have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Living Roof serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Living Roof.

Will The Living Roof allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at The Living Roof and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Living Roof have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Living Roof?

The closest major airport to The Living Roof is Shillong (SHL), which is 20.6 mi away (75 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Living Roof?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Living Roof that offer a balcony.

The Living Roof Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

sesha rao

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too far to reach from center of the city and no parking. Not conviniet for families. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Saumya

Stayed 1 night in May 2025