The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower
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About this property
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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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carole
United States
“Very nice people, warm welcome, great service. Lovely breakfast! Attention to details for the travelers” - Va7b
Switzerland
“Staff is very friendly and helpful. The coffee is great, and the bakery is delicious.” - Omar
United States
“I recently stayed at The Orchid Hotel in Beijing and had a fantastic experience. What stood out most was the delicious food —every meal was thoughtfully prepared and offered a great mix of local and international flavors. The staff made a huge...” - Bilguun
Mongolia
“The food at Toast was amazing. The Bake (bakery) is also great with excellent chocolate chip cookies! The location is nice and had lots of options for us to find something to eat and buy as souvenirs to bring home. The room was very cute...” - Ming
Switzerland
“I can't recommend this place enough. The staff was extremely accommodating. There were issues with the room (not all power outlets worked) but given that it was fixed promptly while we were out and that it was a room upgrade anyway, it was no deal...” - Tanja
Switzerland
“The orchid stuff ist awesome, always reachable by wechat, always someone at the reception and they all talk English!!!! What is really difficult to find in Beijing, even in high class hotels! If we come back, we definitely will stay at the...” - Stephane
Canada
“Quaint property, metro and rental bikes nearby, many amenities, built in restaurants, bakery, and bar, friendly resident cats, comfortable mattress, many recommendations in the map they give you, helpful and friendly staff, included breakfast...” - Maja
Poland
“I absolutely love this place. Room was very cute and the right size for two people, the amenities are really great. Breakfast is fantastic and you can choose between western and Cantonese. Special shoutout to staff who is very friendly and helpful.” - João
Japan
“No exaggeration in saying this was one of my best hotel stays ever. The staff and the extra mile to keep me happy, including offering a bag of pastries and a bottle of water due to my early check out. The room was super comfortable and fancy, with...” - Riley
United Arab Emirates
“Incredible experience, room, staff, location, food. Everything was perfect. Try their tea 😍”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Toast
- CuisineMediterranean • Middle Eastern
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Furongji
- CuisineCantonese • Chinese
- Open forBrunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free
- The bake shop
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBrunch • High tea
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower
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/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo 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 cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional 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 serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.