The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower

Hotels
9.2 (856 reviews)
65 Baochao Hutong , Beijing , cn
+86 10 8404 4818

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 856 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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Cristina • couple • es
10
Estancia tranquila, acogedora y con encanto
Pros:

Pequeño hotel boutique con gran atención por parte del personal, hablan inglés perfecto. Desayuno excelente en el restaurante toast con varias opciones para elegir, te ofrecen hacerlo para llevar si tienes una excursión. Decoración muy cuidada con atención a los pequeños detalles. Gran relación calidad-precio.

Cons:

Nada, todo perfecto

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Martine • family_with_children • ch
9
Excellent accueil
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jan-Hendrik • couple • de
10
Pros:

Cozy, gute Lage, leckere Restaurants

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • extended_group • ch
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ch
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Ellie • couple • th
10
Pros:

It was really beautiful, nestled away right in the middle of the hutongs, in an amazing location to explore. The staff were fantastic and so friendly and gave us a good map to find all the hidden gems in the surrounding area.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anja Linda • extended_group • ch
10
Wunderschönes Hotel im Herzen Pekings
Pros:

Wir hatten einen ausgezeichneten Aufenthalt. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Tolle Lage inmitten der Hutongs, leckeres Frühstück, saubere, wunderschöne Hotelanlage mit Dachterrasse und Restaurants.

Cons:

Da wir zu dritt übernachteten, schlief eine Person auf der Schlafcouch, welche unbequem war.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Rahel • extended_group • ch
10
Wunderschön!
Pros:

Rundum ein super Hotel. Das Personal ist so nett und hilft überall wo sie können. Als wir früh zu einem Ausflug aufgebrochen sind, gab es für uns ein Frühstück take away. Das ist nicht selbstverständlich und war sehr lecker. Die Inhalte kommen alle aus der eigenen Bäckerei, welche sehr gut ist. Zudem ist das Hotel klein und mit ganz viel Liebe geführt und eingerichtet. Eine kleine Ruheoase. Die Lage ist super und das Viertel etwas ganz Besonderes! Es hat ganz viel gute Restaurants in der Nähe und das Hotel hat viele sehr gute Empfehlungen parat. Das Frühstück ist super, man hat die Möglichkeit zwischen einem westlichen oder chinesischen Frühstücksangebot zu wählen. Wir würden immer wieder dieses Hotel wählen.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • th
10
Oasis en Beijing
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Isacco Francesco • couple • it
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyne • extended_group • fr
10
Une oasis au centre du Pékin authentique.
Pros:

Le personnel très à l'écoute. Une solution efficace et rapide pour chaque question, chaque besoin.

Cons:

rien

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Yan • couple • au
9
We had a great time, quite stay, but very central
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Hard to parking

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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laurence • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

J'ai testé la suite et la petite chambre. Les 2 sont plus que conformes aux normes et très bien aménagées avec goût. L'accueil est très soigné et personnalisé. Le concept hôtel et boutiques est très appréciable.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • no
10
Pros:

If you want to feel at home in Beijing that’s your place. Staff is fantastic, the architecture is traditional and super interesting. And two restaurants at the property make the stay super convenient.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sherry • extended_group • us
10
Comfortable and character-filled hotel
Pros:

Unique property has character which if fitting for the hutong location. Very friendly hotel front desk staff. Good restaurants and breakfast included!

Cons:

Can be a little tricky for taxis/cars to pick up or drop off at hotel given narrow hutong alley location.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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J • solo_traveller • nl
10
Fantastic!!!
Pros:

Dit was ongetwijfeld de beste plek waar ik verbleven ben in Beijing. Ik ga in november weer voor een week en hoop dat iedereen die dit leest meteen boekt. Je zal geen spijt krijgen. De locatie, de bedden, de douches, het personeel, ik kan er niet over uit hoe fantastisch alles was!

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee