THE BEST HOTEL IN ALL BEIJING - trust me. Don’t be afraid that it says only for Mainland Chinese no problem they accept it. It is just for something of the government but no problem we are from Brasil we stayed and it was fine! First of all one advice DO NOT USE GOOGLE MAPS, or maps to get here it will throw you in a construction site far away from where it is. Just follow the steps from the messages . It is in SHINSHA HUTONG street just ask that name when you get to the HUTONG area of Quianmen and it will be easy! They accept WESTERN credit card which is very good most places do not accept anything of that visa or Mastercard. But here yes… very good m. Amazing hotel, we loved here!

This property is a true hidden gem of Beijing. The location was fantastic for several reasons: it is located in the historic Hutongs of Old Beijing, it is very close to the splendid restaurants and shops of the Dashilan district, Qianmen and Meishi streets and about a 10 minute walk from major attractions such as Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City and the National Museum. The front desk staff are extremely helpful, and speak English at a post-graduate level—so far, I have not found the same command of English among staff at either international chains or even luxury hotels in China! There is the historical character of the building itself, with its many quirks, secrets and surprises, and a comfortable area for smokers. For the price, the value was incredible.

A character property such as this one requires the guest to make some compromises. The rooms are not as updated as you will find in an international chain or luxury hotel. The rooms are drafty and there is little sound buffering. The cleaning staff do seem to try their best, but an old building is simply not going to look as clean as a modern one. Still, there are opportunities to improve the appearance with some fresh paint, baking soda and vinegar, etc. All that said, you get history, character and authenticity as a trade off.

The hotel seemed a bit run down and maybe the facilities were not quite so complete as some other places, but it is a historic building 400 years old and built in the Ming period and so the owners are not allowed to modernize at will and everything has to be done slowly with a lot of inspections. So what the place lacks in facilities it makes up for in atmosphere and history, you are really staying in a museum. The location is brilliant, step out and you are in the hutongs, one direction is the tourist region of Qianmen where there are all kinds of eateries and tourist shops, other direction are mazes of hutongs leading to Liulichang where the painters and calligraphers live. Great location.

I can adapt to most things but the lack of a couple of china mugs was a bit annoying, I can't drink coffee out of paper cups.

Amazing location. Between two metro stations (line 8 and line 2). Easy to access Tiananmen Square or Temple of Heaven by foot. Nearby crowdy street with cheap and good food. Personal speaks very good English so it is easy to get some information.

It is an old facility so you have to expect a specific smell in the room it is not that strong but you need to keep the window open to get rid of it. On the other hand towels were changed every day, so apart from the building and room conditions everything was acceptable, maybe consider taking something else if you have allergies etc.

The hotel is located about 50 meters away from the main pedestrian area. This area comes to life in the evening and is one of the main attractions to spend your hours at night (or day). The subway station was also nearby and easily reachable. It is in walkable distance of attractions like the Forbidden City. The staff was friendly but not that helpful when you asked anything else apart from the typical check-in and check-out. There is a lovely patio inside the domain where you could sit and talk to your friends or other guests until late at night. Price-quality wise definitely OK. Also, a lot of restaurants and shops closeby. We enjoyed our stay here.

The rooms weren't soundproof. The rooms need an upgrade.

Excellent location in the hutong area. Traditional setup with a courtyard and all the Chinese trimmings — not so many places like that left. Very helpful staff. Quiet street right off a very busy bustling area. We even had a view of the rooftops. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. We were allowed a super early check-in without a raised eyebrow. Good wifi connection.

The interior is a bit tired although that too has an old world charm. The room was quite cramped. The price was a bit high (probably because it was a five-day Labour Day long weekend).

Wow. The location on this hotel is fantastic. Everything is within walking distance. The rooms are a bit basic but given that you’re out exploring the whole day, that’s fine. I’d highly recommend staying here if it’s your first time in Beijing. I’m working remotely and their WiFi is pretty decent. Had a couple of connection issues within a 4 hour block of online calls but nothing major and it was strong enough to do what I needed to do.

Rooms are a bit basic and could use some TLC but equally that’s part of the charm

Very good location, picturesque, really a nice place to stay and feel immersed in a Chinese inn. Staff was superb, kind and helpful.

Only one day we run out of hot water (it was late but a good shower in winter is pure gold) and internet connection was poor...

Beautiful hutong to stay in. Walls are almost non-soundproof — my room had a mutual wall with the inner courtyard, which was partially glass (with curtains), but it's still quiet and I had no trouble sleeping. Water, kettle, tea, towels, toothbrush & all were handy. Didn't use the TV or radiator. The reception is 24h, which is extremely convenient. The location is top tier, took me 20-30 minutes by foot to get to the temple of Heaven and it's 5 minutes walk from Zhushikou metro station (overall 50 minutes from Daxing airport). I hope to stay in this hotel in my future Beijing travels.

Excellent location, felt very safe and secure, staff very good and helpful and it really felt like an authentic traditional Beijing courtyard hotel. Bed was very comfortable and air conditioner managed to keep two Scottish people cool in mid 30’s degree temperatures so full marks there. Enjoyed our stay here very much.

Not that I didn’t like it (kind of helped with authenticity to be honest), but some of the furniture and decoration is a little tired. Again, while it didn’t bother us if you expect a hotel room to be spotlessly clean you may be disappointed - it was clean enough and the daily cleaning was good but things like dust under furniture / in corners was noticeable. Didn’t bother us but I know plenty of people who would have been unhappy with it.