The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower
65 Baochao Hutong
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Why people book this hotel
“Last but not least - the staff”
“The Orchid was beautiful and the staff were so helpful and kind”
“Amazing location, great food/drink options within hotel, very helpful staff”
“Location, style, staff, food”
“The cosmetics in bathroom were nice quality”
“Very nice central place, have their own restaurants and nice rooms”
“I love that in the hotel was two restaurants, bar, bakery - breakfast was delici…”
“Lovely breakfast in the in-house cafe”
“The restaurants served amazing food, and the rooms were unique, clean and comfor…”
“The place maybe a little pricey, but it’s worth the price”
Overview
House in a well-preserved old residence, The Orchid Hotel, Beijing is located in the historic Hutong area in the heart of Beijing, a 12-minute walk from Houhai Lake, a popular area filled with various bars and restaurants. It features free WiFi in all areas and free bicycles. Orchid Hotel is 3 km from The Forbidden City. Lama Temple is a 24-minute walk from this property. Guloudajie subway station is a 10-minute walk from this property. Both Beijing South Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station can be accessed in 55 minutes' drive. It takes around 50 minutes by car to Beijing Capital International Airport. Using natural elements as brick, cloth and wood, the rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with a custom media system and air conditioning. There is also an electric kettle and a Chinese tea maker. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Detached from the main hotel property is the hotel's new Private Residences that offer the same amenities as the rest of the hotel. Guests may chill out on the terrace, or take a small stroll in the ancient valley. Other facilities offered include ticketing service and a tour desk. The hotel staff prepares fresh, hearty breakfast each morning for guests.
Traveller reviews
Matthew
couple
June 2, 2026
“Lovely hotel in an amazing location, incredible staff”
Amazing location, great food/drink options within hotel, very helpful staff
Joanna Maria
couple
May 24, 2026
“Beautiful place, wonderful staff, delicious food!”
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!
Mathew
couple
May 20, 2026
“Perfect introduction to Beijing”
Location, style, staff, food
Jessy
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
“Beautiful hotel with exceptional staff”
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.
Tina
couple
May 13, 2026
“Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Everything was perfect!”
Small and friendly. Excellent location. Wonderful staff
Olga Belova
couple
May 10, 2026
“Brilliant”
Super nice and kind staff, great location, cute design combines modern and local vibes.
David
couple
May 10, 2026
The location is superb, the staff are excellent as is the food in the restaurant.
william
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Wonderful place with excellent very helpful staff.
Chiara
couple
May 5, 2026
“Perfectly located and beautifully designed. Extra point for staff which was truly welcoming!”
Perfectly located and beautifully designed. Extra point for staff which was truly welcoming!
Roger
couple
May 5, 2026
“Truly a great place to stay!”
Rob
couple
May 4, 2026
“Chill vibes with wonderful staff in a great neighbourhood.”
Wonderful staff, superb dining options, great location, great ambience.
Paulo
couple
May 2, 2026
Lovely stay in the Beijing hutongs. The staff is amazing and very helpful and nice. Speaking good English and having western food options for a smooth start in that big city life. Very recommended!
Laudica
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“An absolute gem in one of Beijing's hutong”
Great area full of character and a super helpful staff. They helped us navigate bookings and definitely contributed to us feeling taken care of. They really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Lovely breakfast in the in-house cafe. The resident cats were so cute!
Julie
couple
April 23, 2026
“The most beautiful way to start our trip, simply perfect”
Beautiful hotel in the Hutongs. This is the best location to really experience Beijing and wander through the Hutongs and experience how people live. The hotel itself is like a gold nugget hidden away off a little lane way. The food is amazing and the restaurant Toast offers mouth watering food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff are so attentive and sitting in the reception area with the lovely Late each afternoon tasting all of the teas is an experience in itself. The two resident cats are delightful. We could not have loved our stay more and are so grateful we came across the Orchid Hotel.
Dan
couple
April 23, 2026
“very nice stay in the central of the city with attractions closeby”
Very nice central place, have their own restaurants and nice rooms
Helen
couple
April 19, 2026
Absolutely beautiful. Great location and very helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Andrea
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Loved this unique hotel”
The hotel was in the heart of the Baochen hutong and the everyday life of the locals. I was so glad to choose this place as it was a unique find and every member of staff so welcoming and helpful. The breakfast at toast was yummy and the beautiful cats an extra bonus. Room 9 where we stayed had a projector and 100 of movies to watch.
Alice
couple
April 9, 2026
“Incredible hotel with the best staff in Beijing!”
Everything! This is a wonderful hotel where the staff actually cares about its guests. The rooms were nicely decorated and the location in the hutongs was a great way to begin our trip inside historical Beijing. The staff gave ys excellent advice and were extremely helpful with all our questions. I would come back and recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Beijing.
Andrea
couple
April 5, 2026
“We had a nice stay at the orchid hotel. It was perfectly located to see the old town within walking distance to food and”
Cute hotel very close to the drum and bell tower, great location!
Martin
couple
April 1, 2026
“Great comfort hotel with character in old part of Beijing”
Great comfort hotel with character; variety of great restaurants - very good breakfast options; very helpful staff with great English; central location;
Facilities
Activities
Cycling, Entertainment staff
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Concierge service, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Car hire, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Courtyard Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Courtyard Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Courtyard Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Courtyard Room
This double room features an electric kettle, cable TV and bathrobe.
Garden Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Garden Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Garden Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as fruit for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
The Yang Room
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.
Duplex Suite
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Orchid Hidden Annex
This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Orchid Lodge Loft
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This suite features soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, an inner courtyard view, as well as fruit for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Orchid Lodge Residence
Guests will have a special experience as the suite provides a hot tub. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This suite features soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, an inner courtyard view, as well as fruit for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Orchid Lodge Residence - with theater
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of a kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This suite features soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, an inner courtyard view, as well as fruit for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.
The Orchid Hidden Annex Studio
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned studio is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit has 1 bed.
The Orchid Lodge Studio Loft
Guests will have a special experience as this studio provides a hot tub. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware. The air-conditioned studio offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.
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