The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower

Hotels
9.2 (820 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 820 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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Philippe • couple • be
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Till • extended_group • de
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Giovanni • couple • sa
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • pt
10
A recomendar
Pros:

A localização do hotel é muito boa, perto de zonas com restauração e comércio.
O metro fica a 5-7min a pé do hotel. Funcionários super simpáticos e prestáveis.
Dois dias não conseguimos tomar o pequeno almoço no hotel, e providenciaram alimento para levarmos.
Recomendo.

Cons:

Correu tudo bem.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Joanna Maria • couple • pl
10
Beautiful place, wonderful staff, delicious food!
Pros:

I stayed in this place only for one night, but if I have enough luck in life to visit Beijing again, I know where I will stay for sure! The Orchid hotel is located in old hutong, and design in the hotel is amazing - its mix of traditional Chinese architecture with modern, soft and cozy furnitures. I love that in the hotel was two restaurants, bar, bakery - breakfast was delicious.

The thing I love the most was the balconies on the rooftop of the building - you’ve got amazing view from it on old buildings.

The cosmetics in bathroom were nice quality!

In the hotel there was a chance to have tea ceremony, unfortunately I did not have enough time to that, so if you looking for cool experience - you can find it in the hotel.

Last but not least - the staff. All amazing ladies speak fluent English, so we got so many tips and recommendations from staff. The ladies were always nice, very polite and very, very helpful. Truly amazing people!

The place maybe a little pricey, but it’s worth the price!

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • hk
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Romane • extended_group • cn
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Beate • couple • de
8
Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt
Pros:

Dass es ruhig war das tolle Frühstück

Cons:

Das Bett in der Galerie war etwas unfallträchtig. Man musste schon sehr vorsichtig sein um nicht einen falschen Schritt zu machen . Wasserdruck bei Dusche bisschen wenig

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ferrada • solo_traveller • cl
8
Excelente hotel!
Pros:

El hotel es precioso, las habitaciones están muy bien pensadas y tiene personalidad. La cocina es muy buena y tienen variedad para todos los gustos. Venden el servicio de degustacion de té y es muy entretenida.

Cons:

El hotel está ubicado en un Hutong,esto es una calle muy angosta y de difícil acceso, los vehículos entran con dificultad por lo que dificulta un poco el transporte.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Emilio • couple • es
10
Inmejorable
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Mathew • couple • gb
10
Perfect introduction to Beijing
Pros:

Location, style, staff, food

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Jessy • solo_traveller • au
9
Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff
Pros:

The Orchid was beautiful and the staff were so helpful and kind. The restaurants served amazing food, and the rooms were unique, clean and comfortable. We had a lovely stay and highly recommend.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Everything was perfect!
Pros:

Small and friendly. Excellent location. Wonderful staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • extended_group • de
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Travis • solo_traveller • us
8
Unique & Friendly place in a good location.
Pros:

Great service and a unique property, more like a cozy Airbnb than a hotel (kitchen, etc). The staff is super helpful and friendly and worked hard to make my stay great, like getting an early breakfast packed before sightseeing and making sure my laundry was done promptly before I left.

Cons:

I generally liked the place even thought the layout is a little strange, i.e. you have to walk across a road to get to your room. The breakfast was good, but again somewhat unique with its pan-Euro-Israeli offerings. I tried the Cantonese place the day I arrive and it was decent.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Florence • couple • fr
10
Si vous voulez être au cœur des hutongs, hôtel parfait
Pros:

L’emplacement, la disponibilité du personnel, le petit déjeuner fantastique

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The location is superb, the staff are excellent as is the food in the restaurant.

Cons:

We choose a room with an internal staircase to the bedroom. This was an error, the stairs are steep and the head height in the bedroom is limited by a sloping roof. Thankfully we asked for a change of room and the staff were very helpful and accommodated us.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Olga Belova • couple • gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Super nice and kind staff, great location, cute design combines modern and local vibes.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • se
9
En lugn oas i en pulserande stad, hade lätt bott här igen!
Pros:

Ett lugnt område i en pulserande stad. Var som att komma till en lugn oas att hämta andan i efter en dag strosande i Peking. Vi hade litet men perfekt rum med en säng en trappa upp och liten sittplats under och det passa våra behov perfekt. Personalen är otroligt trevlig och hjälpsam. Känns gemytligt och ärligt, inte alls turistigt! Sov jättebra i deras säng! Frukosten var väldigt god och fanns många alternativ på menyn.

Cons:

Kanske är rummet kändes lite lite fuktigt men det är nog inte hotellets fel utan så är bara klimatet och området. Som andra skrivit om hotellet så går det att höra lite från andra in till rummet, men med tanke på hur gammalt området är så gör det inget. Vaknar man väldigt väldigt lätt vid ljud så rekommenderas öronproppar.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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SarahandBruce • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Super stylish. Delicious food. Delightful staff.

Cons:

Very small but well laid out room, which we expected as other rooms not available. in a larger room would definitely been 10 out of ten.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee