The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower - Beijing
39.943058, 116.399524Overview
Boutique Hotel in Beijing's Historic Hutong District, a 12-Minute Walk from Houhai Lake
Location
The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower Beijing sits in the historic Hutong area, 12 minutes on foot from Houhai Lake. Guloudajie subway station is a 10-minute walk from the property. The Forbidden City is 3 kilometers away, and Lama Temple is a 24-minute walk from the hotel.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms include a flat-screen TV with a custom media system, an electric kettle, and a Chinese tea maker. Detached from the main building, the hotel's Private Residences offer the same amenities as the rest of the hotel. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathrobe.
Dining
The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Toast, which serves diverse culinary options, and Furongji, offering Cantonese dim sum. A bakery and a cocktail bar are also attached to the property. Each morning, the staff prepares a fresh, hearty breakfast for guests.
Services & Amenities
The Orchid Hotel Beijing provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the city. A 24-hour front desk, ticketing service, and tour desk help guests arrange excursions. Luggage storage and private check-in/check-out are available for guest convenience.
Experiences
The hotel's location in the Hutong area offers access to authentic local life away from typical tourist spots. Guests can use the bicycles to reach nearby attractions such as the Drum Tower and Qingnianhu Park. The staff provides a map with recommended restaurants and shops in the neighborhood.
- Location: Historic Hutong area, 12 min from Houhai Lake
- Rooms: Private Residences detached from main hotel
- Dining: Toast and Furongji restaurants on site
- Activities: Complimentary bicycles for city exploration
- Services: 24-hour front desk and tour desk
- Nearby: Forbidden City 3 km, Drum Tower walking distance
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Courtyard view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Courtyard view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Courtyard view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Garden view
- Courtyard view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower
| 💵 Lowest room price | 185 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 25.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Beijing Capital International, PEK |
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