The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower
65 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng, 100009 Beijing, China – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 156 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff were excellent. Gabby was always friendly and helpful and Chris made sure our stay was a good one. Anything we needed was provided very quickly. The room was great. It made us feel like we were a part of the life and culture in the hutongs while having modern amenities. The hotel's connection to The Bake Shop and Toast is great because you get a discount when you buy there during your stay. There are also quite a few good coffee shops in the area. The location is excellent which allowed us to explore the hutongs. It was a great stay.

We had a lovely stay. Jack was so welcoming when we arrived and the other staff were so helpful and nice. The breakfast options were all yummy.

I live in a Beijing and often go to the Orchid so that I can go around Gulou. The hotel is beautiful quaint and surrounded by fabulous restaurants.

we love to go to the restaurants at The Orchid. They book the restaurants for you and you get 15% off food. Each restaurant is unique and delicious.

The Orchid is one of the few remaining charming hutong hotels in Beijing. The rooms are designed and decorated with a lot of thoughts and heart, very clean too. The management pays a lot of attention to details. The rooftop restaurant is delicious and with a wonderful view towards the bell tower. They have a nice reception area, a hutong on the ground floor and even one room with a personal terrace. Staying there makes you feel like in the old time of Beijing. You do not feel the noise and stress of the city and there are so many nice bars and restaurants around. Most of the staff speaks very well English, in particular at the reception. They all are extremely caring and friendly, all very good hosts- at the forefront is Gaby to be mentioned-

The staff was very helpful and polite, they spoke very well English. The breakfast was superb. It was in a very centric area of the city. The room design was beautiful and comfy.

Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. Comfortable beds. Cool, unique rooms. Location is fun.

I have always enjoyed this rather special property. It’s my last day at the orchid before going home I’m leaving China. I wanted one last visit before I left. I’ve been there many times before and truly enjoyed the hotel and special hutong area

My favourite hotel for a staycation in Beijing, I really like the location and the feeling you get by entering the courtyard. Good breakfast as well.

Staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to help. My friend was not feeling well the morning we stayed. The staff noticed she did not eat breakfast and went back to her room. They messaged a few minutes later offering to send medicine and to check in on her. Staff also provided lots of suggestions and advice. The location was great - very easy to wander around the hutongs and soak up the atmosphere. There were great breakfast options and the staff were very accommodating of our food preferences. We will definitely be back.

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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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Beijing, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
- Hi! Do you do Daxing airport pick up?Hi!we do Airport pickups (Beijing Daxing International Airport PKD) are 400 RMB for a regular car, 500 RMB for a large van, and transfers returning to..Answered on 21 April 2021
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- Do you accept foreigners from shanghai with valid visa and green code ?We accept foreigners from shanghai with valid visa and green code.Answered on 7 December 2020
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Toast
Food: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Furongji
Food: Cantonese, Chinese
Open for: Brunch, Dinner
The bake shop
Food: American
Open for: Brunch, High tea
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Russian
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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
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Room options at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower include:
- Double
- Suite
- Studio
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The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower is 2 miles from the center of Beijing.
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The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Entertainment staff
- Cooking class
- Bicycle rental
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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.
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Check-in at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower has 3 restaurants:
- The bake shop
- Toast
- Furongji
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Guests staying at The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American