The East Hotel--The Forbidden City,Beijing Drum Tower ,Experience the historic hutongs of old Beijing

Hotels
8.3 (909 reviews)
No.107 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing , Beijing , cn

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Helpful service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
The property lacked a little when it came to cleanliness; hair and dirt on floors.
Service
9.13
Super attentive front staff and helpful management.
Location
9.17
Great location in Hutongs and near cultural sites.
Room Quality
7.12
Rooms were small and had issues with the bathroom layout.
Amenities
8.15
Sufficient amenities provided, including free coffee.
Value for Money
8.11
Good value given the location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Coffee available anytime, though food options not mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.43
A generally positive experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 11:58

Property Description

Central Location in Beijing
Located in the heart of Beijing, The East Hotel is surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Drum Tower, The Lama Temple, and the Forbidden City. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of old Beijing hutongs with numerous attractions just a stone's throw away.

Comfortable and Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern facilities including free WiFi, TV, and a kettle. Take advantage of the free bikes to explore the city or relax in the private bathroom with a refreshing shower.

Exceptional Services and Facilities
Experience top-notch services with 24-hour room service, a helpful front desk, and tour arrangements to make your stay memorable. Additionally, benefit from business facilities and an ironing service for your convenience.

Book your stay at The East Hotel now to experience the best of Beijing's culture and hospitality.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 909 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Z.Linda • extended_group • tr
7
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrei • couple • ru
10
Pros:

отель расположен в центре, рядом бесконечное количество кафе и ресторанов чтобы поесть, мы останавливались на сутки, поэтому сложно написать полноценный отзыв, но впечталение сложилось положительное, если бы поехали еще раз, думаю остановились бы там же

Cons:

отель находится практически на пешеходной улице, то есть она вроде бы проездная, но всегд уставлена множеством автомобилей которые никуда не уезжают и по сути по улице ездят только мотобайки, таксист не захотел заезжать, если у вас много вещей в чемоданах, имейте ввиду, метров 150 придется пройти пешком

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Local

Cons:

I just don’t like wet rooms but everything else was perfect

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • couple • it
5
Speravamo un po' meglio
Pros:

Posizione davvero ottima, a pochi passi dalla torre del tamburo e dell'orologio, con metro e ristoranti a portata di mano, perfetta per esplorare la città e per divertirsi la sera

Cons:

Purtroppo la struttura ha un pessimo odore di muffa che si sente già chiaramente dalla reception, e che poi peggiora sempre più in camera. La nostra stanza aveva una finestra..ma dava su un'intercapedine. È comunque stata molto utile perché almeno ci ha permesso di' arieggiare un po' la stanza. Nel bagno c'erano anche tanti moschini e pappataci, non che ci abbiano fatto del male, però non è gradevole averli come coinquilini. Il bagno aveva una vasca enorme e aperta, scenografica ma nei fatti molto scomoda, sia per entrare/uscire, sia perché il bagno si allaga ad ogni doccia e si soffre il freddo. Sarebbe utile aggiungere un telo per i piedi per quando si esce dalla doccia. La struttura in generale sembra parecchio datata e la macchina del caffè non funzionava. È stato un peccato perché dalle recensioni sembrava un hotel
strepitoso e invece ci siamo trovati davanti qualcosa di molto diverso dalle aspettative.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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serina • extended_group • tr
7
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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SHIDAN • couple • nl
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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GANG • extended_group • cn
3
Pros:

. Location is good.

Cons:

the room is very smelly. No window and no ventilation for the room we booked

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • cl
10
Amabilidad del personal
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal. Y una persona de ellos hablaba en inglés perfecto, lo que se agradece.

Cons:

La ubicación estaba un poco alejada del metro. Pero recorrer esa distancia fue muy entretenido porque tenía muchas tiendas.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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mattia • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Sean • family_with_children • au
7
Hotel basic and quite expensive for what it offers. Ok if you just want somewhere to sleep close to the main sites
Pros:

Good location for getting around Beijing

Cons:

Needs maintenance as all 4 rooms we booked had issues. They were all poorly maintained and cramped for a group of 10. They could not accept Visa card on there machine so had to use cash to pay for rooms, even though my credit card was ok before and after this booking they were adamant it was not an issue at their hotel

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Karsten Wolfgang • solo_traveller • de
4
Man muss es erlebt haben
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Kein Frühstück. Keine Heizung . Personal dass nicht Englisch konnte außer ein Mann . Am letzten Tag wollte man mir kein Taxi ordern da ich ja selbst ein Handy habe . Katastrophe. Nie wieder …

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
V
Vladislav • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Lorinda • family_with_children • au
6
Great position for walking to restaurants. Beautiful part of the old city
Pros:

Excellent position to go and see the old city on foot. A lot of restaurants along the streets and great bunch of high quality silver and other shops, just up the road down an alleyway. There is a Master craftsman that can add your name to the inside of any beautiful bottle that he has painted.

Cons:

In our first room we had an overpowering smell of ammonia?? , mould?? In the bathroom due to poor drainage and water accumulation on the permanent mat in the shower. I mentioned something the next day that they needed to clean it with bleach, but there was no change when we came back. We had to keep the bathroom door closed at all times to limit the smell so it wouldn’t come into the room. The next morning I mentioned it again, so by the 3 rd night we were offered a different rom, which I was thankful for.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Laurens • solo_traveller • nl
7
Great location, friendly staff.
Pros:

Incredibly friendly staff who, despite the language barrier, were very keen to help and accommodate us. The hotel’s location is superb.

Cons:

The bedroom, and particularly the bathroom, felt a little outdated.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Mara • family_with_children • it
7
Pros:

La posizione vicina ad un hutong tradizionale, la possibilità di poter farsi un caffè o the gratuitamente in autonomia usuffruendo di un tavolo presente nella reception.
L'acqua calda nella doccia, ciabattine prodotti per il bagno, asciugamani in spugna e cambio asciugamani giornaliero e svuotamento cestini almeno) e il riscaldamento funzionante.

Cons:

La stanza era molto piccola non c'era spazio per i bagagli se non ammassati, non si faceva nemmeno il giro ai due letti c'era solo 1 comodino per appoggiare 2 cose. Noi eravamo in 4 ma con bagagli per 18 gg quindi...Foto diversa da quella proposta nella prenotazione proprio basic basic.
Nessuna finestra e un odore di umido anche perché non c'era box doccia e il bagno era inevitabilmente allagato. Il costo era troppo elevato per il servizio offerto.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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DIDIER • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Exceptionnel pour la 🇨🇳 :
Une des 2 personnes à la réception ( un homme ) parlait l'anglais et le français >> gd merci à lui.
L'autre personne ( jeune femme )se débrouillait en anglais
MERCI À EUX
Cordialement
D.HAREUX

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Bartosz • extended_group • pl
10
Przyjemnie
Pros:

Lokalizacja

Cons:

Nic.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rose • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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YiChen • solo_traveller • tw
10
地點位置很棒
Pros:

人員非常親切，
外加拍攝裝造一條龍服務特好！

Cons:

隔音不是太好 ！

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee