The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower

Hotels
9.2 (753 reviews)
65 Baochao Hutong , Beijing , cn

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great ambiance in the hotel
Cons:
Noise issues in some rooms
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
The standards of cleanliness were impeccable throughout the entire property.
Service
9.73
The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the stay.
Location
9.27
The hotel is situated in a lovely hutong environment, close to the essence of old Beijing.
Room Quality
8.22
The room quality varied; one guest experienced issues with noise and room location.
Amenities
9.25
The hotel offered excellent amenities including a lovely entrance area and spacious rooms.
Value for Money
9.21
Great value for money as highlighted in several positive reviews.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Breakfast received excellent comments in the review.
Overall Experience
9.43
The overall experience was delightful with a mix of positive sentiments from multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 18:37

Property Description

Historic Location in the Heart of Beijing:
Experience the charm of old-world Beijing at The Orchid Hotel, nestled in the historic Hutong area just a short walk from bustling Houhai Lake.

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities:
Indulge in rooms designed with natural elements like brick and wood, featuring flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and traditional Chinese tea makers. The Private Residences offer a unique retreat with all the comforts of the main hotel.

Relaxing Terrace and Personalized Service:
Unwind on the terrace or explore the ancient valley surroundings. Let our staff assist you with ticketing and tour arrangements while enjoying a delicious breakfast each morning.

Book your stay at The Orchid Hotel for a delightful blend of tradition and modern comfort.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 753 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.21
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Helen • couple • au
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • extended_group • gb
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • de
9
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • fr
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • gb
10
Loved this unique hotel
Pros:

The hotel was in the heart of the Baochen hutong and the everyday life of the locals. I was so glad to choose this place as it was a unique find and every member of staff so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast at toast was yummy and the beautiful cats an extra bonus. Room 9 where we stayed had a projector and 100 of movies to watch.

Cons:

A very minor issue was the noise from the street of just daily life.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Valeria • couple • it
10
Struttura nel cuore storico della città, bellissima esperienza
Pros:

Posizione, atmosfera, personale

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • gb
10
Incredible hotel with the best staff in Beijing!
Pros:

Everything! This is a wonderful hotel where the staff actually cares about its guests. The rooms were nicely decorated and the location in the hutongs was a great way to begin our trip inside historical Beijing. The staff gave ys excellent advice and were extremely helpful with all our questions. I would come back and recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Beijing.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Georgia Ellen • couple • sg
9
Would stay here again next time I come to Beijing :)
Pros:

Amazing location - would stay here again for sure, stunning hotel, really clean !
The staff were super helpful, offered to arrange tickets for tiananmen square/forbidden city, let us keep our suitcases while we went to the great wall. Would recommend Mr Shi's dumplings down the road

Cons:

i liked everything, maybe the breakfast could be a bit more exciting?

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Sendy WenSen Wu • extended_group • us
8
Friendly and helpful people!
Pros:

The place is lovely but with too many stairs and narrow paths ways, it’s a bit harder for older guests (70,80’s). The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful! Overall, we had a pleasant time!

Cons:

See above

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Mirco • couple • it
10
È stato tutto molto bello.
Pros:

L’accoglienza, le camere, l’ambiente e la colazione/cibo.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • se
8
We had a nice stay at the orchid hotel. It was perfectly located to see the old town within walking distance to food and
Pros:

Cute hotel very close to the drum and bell tower, great location!

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • ie
10
Great comfort hotel with character in old part of Beijing
Pros:

Great comfort hotel with character; variety of great restaurants - very good breakfast options; very helpful staff with great English; central location;

Cons:

at certain times difficult to reach by taxi due to the small lanes;

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
9
Great location, friendly staff, good food
Pros:

Authentic, great location, friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • fr
7
OK
Pros:

Le service et l emplacement

Cons:

Rue poussiéreuse, absence de jolie vue

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • au
10
Pros:

Staff were exceptionally helpful. Loved the 2 restaurants - we ate there every night as our days were so busy. Perfect location

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • ca
10
A luxurious and accommodating stay in a cultural hub.
Pros:

The staff went above and beyond making my stay enjoyable and accommodating any requests. I had to make a sudden change to my itinerary and add an extra nights stay in Beijing, which they quickly be happily accommodated. The room and amenities were also absolutely gorgeous. Overall, I absolutely recommend! This hotel was one of the highlights of my trip.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • nz
8
Pros:

This place js a total gem - tucked down a Hutong, it’s thoughtfully designed, outstanding service, very comfortable rooms and great restaurants, I would highly recommend this hotel.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay perfect location
Pros:

What can i say? We absolutely loved our stay here. We were sad to leave Beijing and wish we booked longer. The location was exactly what i wanted from China. Lots of vibes and authenticity.
The staff spoke english well and nothing was too much of a problem.
The bed was firm but we like firm.
Good facilities including breakfast (with lots of choice). We had a couple of days with and early start so they made us a take away bag.
Washing was done for us which was appreciated and cost 100.
Tea and fruit and water in the room
Tele with english movies and shows to relax in the evening (we don’t tend to do much at night as generally do early mornings).
I loved this stay 100% recommend.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Karina • couple • us
6
Boho vibes at 5 star prices
Pros:

The location is great, buried in the hutongs in the shadow of the Bell Tower but away from Bell Tower craziness. There are lots of interesting bars and restaurants around and the Metro is very convenient. The middle-Eastern style breakfasts are a big plus and a major feature of why the hotel is attractive. The onsite bakery is excellent too. We were upgraded to a bigger room with a kitchen area with on tap drinking water, which is unusual and great. Underfloor heating and an actual bath in the bathroom were appreciated too. The towels were great.

Cons:

The upgrade was to a loft apartment, which was a mistake for us. The mattress (not particularly comfortable) was on the floor and up stairs from the bathroom, not ideal for guests who are no longer young enough to scramble in and out of bed easily. The living space had a small sofa but no other comfortable chair (although there was plenty room for one) so we were rather awkwardly perched side by side. The small kitchenette had dishes and glasses but no cloths or towels so keeping them clean and it tidy was a challenge. The room had large windows but looked directly onto the courtyard so we had to keep the blinds down which made it rather gloomy. The main issue is the 5 star price in the absence of 5 star amenities. Pity. I stayed here once before when the prices were half what they are now, and would say that was good value. In my opinion it no longer is.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee