The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower

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

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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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
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Jacqueline couple ch
10
Pros:

Die Lage inmitten der Hutongs war toll! Das Zimmer, das Morgenessen, der Service - alles perfekt! Und dazu noch eine Bäckerei im Haus.
Sehr empfehlenswert!

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple it
10
Grazie mille di tutto ci avete fatto sentire a casa
Pros:

La cordialità e l ospitalità del personale della struttura, che ringrazio fortemente ❤️🫶

Cons:

Nulla!

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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sheriff solo_traveller gb
10
great
Pros:

location was great, tucked away on a side street allowed for a quiet stay, staff were amazing, helpful and friendly, break fast was also great with a different twist. loved the cats and fish and room was quirky and different with beds on an upper level.

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Ma Ling couple my
10
Excellent
Pros:

Quaint

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Ma Ling extended_group my
10
Comfortable stay and very good service
Pros:

Quaint

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Marlene couple ch
10
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und das Personal hat uns sehr verwöhnt.
Pros:

Das Personal, die Art und Lage des Hotels sind einmalig. Es war wunderbar, dass wir alles dort vorhanden hatten (Bäckerei, Restaurant, Bar).

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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marcelo solo_traveller br
10
Amazing experience
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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marcelo couple br
10
Experiência maravilhosa
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Thi Nga solo_traveller vn
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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ZHENYU couple cn
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Iuliia couple ru
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Dmitry couple ru
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Cerian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great hotel, really friendly staff and well worth it. Lovely to stay in a hutong.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller pl
9
Refreshing weekend stay
Pros:

The owners transformed the space beautifully and the kind hosts offered many tips on attractions and local activities. Well-utilized creatively designed rooms, fantastic location, central, and the beds are the comfiest. Bonus for breakfast options - western or oriental dim sum, and in-the-hotel tea ceremony. Would recommend in a heartbeat and will happily return to the Orchid once in Beijing.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
9
Beautiful & peaceful hotel in the hutong of Beijing!
Pros:

It was such a beautiful and charming hotel within a hutong in Beijing. We felt so at home here. It was peaceful and quiet. The staff were so lovely and helpful. We appreciated the map and small gift at check out. The staff recommended us a restaurant for Peking duck and helped us book a DiDi- the duck was incredible! We missed out on breakfast a few times due to early tours but my husband had the French toast on our last morning and said it was the best he has ever had. I highly recommend this hotel ❤️

Cons:

Only one tiny point- our hotel room (garden room) didn’t have a key per se but a metal lock for the external wooden door. We expected a key to lock the sliding door within the garden patio which gave us direct access to our room. It took a while for my husband to relax about it but to be honest Beijing was so incredibly safe that we ended up forgetting about it by the second day!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Levinus Johannes couple nl
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Alison extended_group gb
10
My stay was too short
Pros:

It seemed a lovely hotel in a hutong near the drum tower. A quiet street but really near the hustle and bustle of Beijing. We were not really there very long so can’t really comment about the hotel facilities but the room was great and the staff really helpful

2026-02-10 via Nuitee