The Orchid
Hotel · Dianmen ·
Chic hotel in hutong w/ rooftop bar, rooms w/ gardens
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65 Baochao Hu Tong, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100009 Get directions
Chic hotel in hutong w/ rooftop bar, rooms w/ gardens
65 Baochao Hu Tong, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100009 Get directions
"Nestled in the maze of back alleys near Beijing ’s iconic Drum and Bell towers, the Orchid Gulou is a small boutique hotel that caters to adventurous travelers looking for the coziness of a boutique hotel in the middle of the capital. The hotel is a converted siheyuan (courtyard) that, although thoroughly modernized, retains much of the lived-in character of an ancient Chinese home. One of the location’s standout features is a top-level deck that allows you to peek through the tops of old-growth trees for views of the Drum tower and the surrounding hutongs . Room amenities include heated floors, complimentary fruit baskets, and air purifiers."
"Tucked away in a hutong lane, this small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing."
"House in a well-reserved old dwelling, The Orchid Hotel, Beijing is located in the historic Hutong area in the heart of Beijing, a 12-minute walk from Houhai Lake and the bars. It features free WiFi in all areas and free bicycles. Orchid Hotel is 3 km from The Forbidden City and 4 km from Wangfujing shopping area. Lama Temple is a 7-minute drive away and Guloudajie subway station is a 10-minute walk away. 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 cable channels and air conditioning. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Extras include a desk. 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." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"A secret sanctuary in the hutongs, The Orchid is one of the best options to get a feel for traditional Beijing life. The owners have restored and built upon a Qing Dynasty-era courtyard home, adding gardens, restaurants and a terrace bar with majestic views of the Drum and Bell Towers, looming above the eaves of courtyard rooftops. Petite guestrooms come with Chinese tea sets and mobile phones, and there are larger ‘dispersed’ suites dotted about in nearby alleyways. Enclosed by a grid of strollable lanes, and close to Houhai Lake and the Lama Temple, the Orchid makes a wonderful base for sightseeing on foot. " - Thomas O’Malley
"One of the first "dispersed" hotels I highlight is The Orchid, a once-derelict hutong courtyard in Beijing now turned into 10 separate guest quarters." - Yun Jin Loh
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