Within the Upper Shillong Forest nature reserve, this upscale hotel is set in a circa-1920s palace and outbuildings. It's 6 km from Shillong Golf Course and 13 km from Elephant Falls. The charming rooms and suites feature wood floors, exposed beams and/or antique decor. All offer TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and en suite bathrooms, and some include fireplaces.