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House in a well-preserved old residence, The Orchid Hotel, Beijing is located in the historic Hutong area in the heart of Beijing, a 12-minute walk from Houhai Lake, a popular area filled with various bars and restaurants. It features free WiFi in all areas and free bicycles. Orchid Hotel is 1.9 mi from The Forbidden City. Lama Temple is a 24-minute walk from this property. Guloudajie subway station is a 10-minute walk from this property. Both Beijing South Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station can be accessed in 55 minutes' drive. It takes around 50 minutes by car to Beijing Capital International Airport. Using natural elements as brick, cloth and wood, the rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with a custom media system and air conditioning. There is also an electric kettle and a Chinese tea maker. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Detached from the main hotel property is the hotel's new Private Residences that offer the same amenities as the rest of the hotel. Guests may chill out on the terrace, or take a small stroll in the ancient valley. Other facilities offered include ticketing service and a tour desk. The hotel staff prepares fresh, hearty breakfast each morning for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Beijing, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Breakfast to go


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Beijing
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eva
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful boutique hotel. Wished I could've stayed much longer. Staff were extremely well organised, going beyond expectations to make sure we were well taken care of. The dining options at the hotel are not to be missed.
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Th staff, the location, the restaurant, bakery, the room and decor.
  • Carter
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. The staff was professional yet friendly and so helpful. Communication was excellent with all speaking English. The location was great, close to so many attractions. I loved the room, the hotel cats, the bar and restaurants. I can't...
  • Corrinne
    Canada Canada
    Staff were so welcoming & helpful. A beautiful, comfortable room. There was an overall feeling of relaxation.
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was perfect for 2 people and very well appointed. The TOAST restaurant was awesome and the roof top bar was fantastic. The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything needed. This was...
  • Alvaro
    Mexico Mexico
    amazing and beautiful place, staff was amazing so helpful and friendly
  • Jack
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, staff, facilities… AMAZING! I’ve stayed at some of the best hotels around the world, and the Orchid is truly one of the best. Especially for the value. Such a special place. Will definitely be back.
  • Iracema1
    United States of America United States of America
    The helpful staff and nice restaurants were what made it wonderful!
  • Artem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Located in a classic courtyard well-within a traditional neighbourhood and close to city attractions, but gently customized for Western tastes and sensibilities. Main restaurant serves east Mediterranean food -- shakshuka, etc -- and to a good...
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the location of the hotel; it is in historic Beijing. The staff was amazing, they were extremely helpful booking us drivers to and from the airport. Both restaurants in the hotel were great. If you want an old-world Beijing experience,...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Toast
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Furongji
    • Cuisine
      Cantonese • Chinese
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The bake shop
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Brunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower

  • The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower has 3 restaurants:

    • The bake shop
    • Toast
    • Furongji

  • The prices at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio

  • The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower is 2 miles from the center of Beijing. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental
    • Entertainment staff