The Orchid Hotel, Beijing

The Orchid is a hidden gem located right in the middle of the hutongs in the most laid-back and chill neighbourhood. We received the warmest welcome from the staff, who helped us plan our stay and gave us a lot of tips especially for the nice spots around the hotel. The room was spacious and very comfy. The hotel has 3 restaurants and a beautiful rooftop, which was super convenient and pleasant. 100% recommend!

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Amazing food - top top notch and super service levels . Location very different if you want a break from corporate and predictable hotel rooms . This place is in the old Beijng called hutongs full of small shops alley ways etc . Superb

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Beautiful surroundings. Genuine staff. Central location. Yummy food. Cold wine. An oasis of calm in the wonderful craziness of a busy hutong in the heart of Beijing. Thank you for the extra help with the taxi, and your unending patience with a clumsy Aussie.

We booked 3 rooms and each room was different. Facilities were great. Loved the decor. Location was perfect for us too. 5 minute walk and you have restaurants galore!

The food at the hotel was lovely but we didn’t eat there for dinner because we wanted Chinese food and they served Israeli food (not sure why?). The breakfast menu was also the same.

Beautiful Hotel with a shady yard, multiple possibikities for eat, drink and relax

EVERYTHING The location was ideal, the design of the house was modern, aesthetic, clean, traditional and welcoming. We loved this hotel, the staff was helpful, always accessible via WeChat. Overall, this is an incredible accommodation in Beijing that combines tradition and modernity

This boutique hotel is an oasis of peace in the middle of the historic old town of Beijing. Since it is located in a neighborhood, we felt the vibes of those who live there. The hosts are very caring and accommodating, be it by providing advice or filling special needs. The real hosts are two lovely cats who can be spotted on the rooftops or countertops... Simply adorable!

Nothing comes to mind. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat when returning to Beijing.

The food at Toast was amazing. The Bake (bakery) is also great with excellent chocolate chip cookies! The location is nice and had lots of options for us to find something to eat and buy as souvenirs to bring home. The room was very cute and comfy. Fruits given each day. Extremely helpful and kind staff, helped us on where and how to go to see places. Jie Han was the best :) Overall, hospitality was a solid 10.

The air conditioner was not strong enough to cool the upper part of the room where the bed was — since it's a little bit isolated from the downstairs. But we received a fan that we could use upstairs and it was great.

Location is good, staff are very friendly and helpful.

The staff were super helpful and friendly. The style of hotel was small and it felt rather exclusive but it had 2 restaurants a bar, a bakery attached to it. The food was excellent.

There was nothing not like. The location in a very narrow Hutong street ment access for taxi was a little difficult but the smaller cars managed it. If you were older with mobility issues you should avoid this one due to stairs to get to the restaurant etc

If you are going to Beijing stay here! Perfect location, gorgeous rooms and staff are so friendly and helpful

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Amazing friendly staff and great location with a rooftop restaurant. Great food and even a bakery.

Nice clean room with good bed and shower and sofa. Excellent price.

We loved everything about our stay at The Orchid . The staff were very friendly , going above and beyond to help us with bookings , the location is excellent and the rooms small but lovely .

Such a beautiful place. We really hadn't expected such a beautiful room and stylish functional hotel. There's a choice of 2 breakfasts+ western and Chinese. We tried both and both were excellent. The building is very cleverly designed to use available space in an innovative and impressive way. But most of all the the staff gave us loads of time explaining how things worked and helping us have a fantastic time. Like many first time visitors we were nervous but have hugely enjoyed our stay here and the hotel really helped.

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Fantastic warren of different restaurants & bard in a great location. And staff went OUT OF THEIR WAY to be helpful. Can’t say enough good things.

Should make milk or creamer available in rooms.

I can't recommend this place enough. The staff was extremely accommodating. There were issues with the room (not all power outlets worked) but given that it was fixed promptly while we were out and that it was a room upgrade anyway, it was no deal at all. Loved the location, the vibes, the breakfast. And the bar!

The orchid stuff ist awesome, always reachable by wechat, always someone at the reception and they all talk English!!!! What is really difficult to find in Beijing, even in high class hotels! If we come back, we definitely will stay at the orchid!!! Its also in a very nice aera where you have alot of shopping, bars and restaurants, definitely our favorite area im Beijing!

Break fast service, staff and hospitality.

Quaint property, metro and rental bikes nearby, many amenities, built in restaurants, bakery, and bar, friendly resident cats, comfortable mattress, many recommendations in the map they give you, helpful and friendly staff, included breakfast options are great.

Some drain flies while showering. Rather expensive, not the best value.

Staff were exceptional

Great boutique feel Lovely staff very helpful and friendly, happy to share information and tips and organise tours in demand Very confortable bed, tea and fruit in the room Breakfast on the roof Great relax neighbourhood with lots to do

Location , facilities , environment

The airco and air purifying were really dusty but the property cleaned the day after . For the money we paid we expected to be super clean

I absolutely love this place. Room was very cute and the right size for two people, the amenities are really great. Breakfast is fantastic and you can choose between western and Cantonese. Special shoutout to staff who is very friendly and helpful.

No exaggeration in saying this was one of my best hotel stays ever. The staff and the extra mile to keep me happy, including offering a bag of pastries and a bottle of water due to my early check out. The room was super comfortable and fancy, with some free fruit on arrival. The location was awesome right in the hutong. I loved the bakery, bar, restaurant and breakfast. Too good!!

Incredible experience, room, staff, location, food. Everything was perfect. Try their tea 😍

A gem in a very vibrant area. Good decoration taste, kind staff, excellent food. I 100% recommend! We travel a lot and all agree it was one of the most memorable and best we’ve been to! Bonus: they have 2 cats

The hotel is stunning itself! Adorable big rooms with everything needed. Very friendly and attentive staff who speak excellent English (which is not common in China in general). The breakfast restaurants are completely different, but both are very tasty! And special thanks for the small gift upon check-out. The location itself is also cool - the old streets of one-story Beijing. It was interesting to live away from the "tourist" city and see the life of the locals. Would I stay here again - yes! Would I recommend this hotel to friends - absolutely!

The main reception area is currently under renovation, so getting to the room involved a lot of stairs, which may not be very comfortable for older guests or guests with small kids. Also, the soundproofing in the rooms could be better - I could clearly hear when the neighbors upstairs flushed the toilet or took a shower.

Fantastic really helpful staff. Great location in the Hutongs

Charming, clean, comfortable, service. Lots of food options, great advice.

But of a walk to the station…. But very manageable

Tucked away in the heart of Beijing’s historic Hutong area, The Orchid Hotel is a hidden gem. You'll find it down a narrow alleyway, and from the moment you arrive, you're welcomed by the loveliest, most accommodating staff. The hotel has just completed a brand new reception area last week, giving an even warmer first impression. The rooms are thoughtfully designed, equipped with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities — everything you need for a comfortable stay. The showers are powerful with plenty of hot water, a real luxury after a day exploring the city. Breakfast is a real highlight, with a choice of two on-site restaurants serving fresh, wholesome, and delicious food each morning. Don’t hesitate to book this place. The English-speaking staff are incredibly helpful and go above and beyond, assisting with everything from setting up WeChat and Alipay to helping you navigate the city with AMAPs. In a city as bustling as Beijing, having this kind of support makes all the difference.

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The location was fantastic, really great for exploring the Drum Tower area and near the subway. It was very easy to access from the airport and the food options in the area were some of the best we found. The room was perfect, really comfortable and clean. The food options at the hotel were great, we really enjoyed the Furonji restaurant for both breakfast and dinner! The staff here could not have been more helpful. They helped with booking things and also with using some of the local apps to use rental bikes which made our stay a lot easier.

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Absolutely loved this Hutong hotel if you want an authentic experience, the staff spoke fantastic English which was a huge help! They could organise trips and drivers, felt very safe walking to the hotel at night and they have resident cats and the most amazing bakery with a cute restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner.

I loved everything! Though The bar drinks were a bit pricey for China!

Everything was fantastic staff couldn’t help enough

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Relax environment, friendly staff (spoken English very well). And they have a friendly cat!

Excellent staff, great location, wonderful breakfast

Unfortunately the lobby was under renovation- but they have to do it sometimes and it seemed it will be completed very soon.

The breakfast was awesome. Room design was modern and cool. Facilities in the room were adequate from tea brewing to coffee making. Complimentary fruits daily. Bakery and restaurants across were also highly recommended. Location is perfect.

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The communication before and during our stay was excellent. Even on the day, we received a message on WeChat to ensure that we were ok coming from the airport. Sarah on reception was excellent when we arrived (as she was during our whole stay!) and helped us book an entry onto Tiananmen Square the next morning. The availability of two types of breakfast was a nice unexpected offering. Location in the Hutong next to the Drum & Bell Towers is really excellent and fascinating. The nearest subway station is about 15 minutes walk.

There was a lot of building work going on so the hotel was a bit in disarray but that will be quickly resolved. We would have liked to have opened the blinds but they were either broken or fixed not to open.

Coffee at breakfast was delicious. Pretty good range of asian fusion food. Nice cats and pleasant hutong setting.

Unfortunately major renovations were occurring while we were there so that was a bit inconvenient and spoilt the atmospere a bit. Bed was not extra comfortable. Kept rolling to the middle.

The service is perfect. The staff there especially the receptionists are super welcoming and hospitable! They provide very detailed intro and explanation on the attractions nearby and give good recommendation. I like the breakfast, it was really delicious and well sized

Everything was amazing: the location, the people, the food. I slept like a baby in the room, which is a very, very spacious room. The people were very helpful and very nice. 10/10

The staff were amazing and super welcoming! This place is a calming relaxing stay just a short walk away from the touristy streets. We were greeted with fruit in our room and when we left they kindly gifted us some tea. We tried both restaurants on the property and both were delicious with an amazing breakfast! Could not recommend this place enough!

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Great location in a local Hutong with fantastic helpful staff. Food options in both restaurants excellent quality. Room was very comfortable, quiet and clean.

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The hotel is very well located in the hutong area and close to metro and bus to reach other monuments. The staff speaks English and was always very helpful. The breakfast was very nice and the restaurants of the hotel very good for a good price. The bakery is a bit pricy but very nice as well. The room was clean, well equipped and the basket of fruit was refilled every day.

The place is a bit expensive compared to other towns in China but the service and facilities are really nice. The staircase to reach the bed was a bit tricky at night, maybe not ideal for people with mobility issues.

Really unique place in a perfect location. The rooms have a cool design and are spatious. The TV has a movie platform similar to Netflix with all the great English movies and series. The bathroom has floor heating and the bed is comfortable. The restaurants at the Orchid are really good. The neighbourhood is very lively, with lots of people, a bar street nearby, lots of shops, and even people singing in the street. Great place!

The facilities are pretty old. The hotel is built in small and old houses and the bath and window blinds are visibly old. Overall the place has a nice vintage vibe and is clean.

Breakfast is excellent!!

It's a small scale hotel, don't expect features that a 5 star hotel would have.

Everything! It's such a lovely space.

Beijing is very very cold in February. Nothing to do with the accommodation but someone reading this might choose to pack warm clothes. 😀

Very quiet rooms; nice breakfast; helpful staff.

The bed mezanine area was too warm and air con was not 'live' due to it being low season; personally I'm not keen on the memory mattress and it was awkward clambering in and out of it.

Prior to our stay, the hotel directed us to the very useful pre-stay information on the its web site. On arrival, the reception staff - who all spoke excellent English - provided a warm welcome which included all the information we could have hoped for, enabling us to make the most of our short, three day stay in Beijing. Throughout our stay the hotel staff made sure we had everything we needed and couldn't have been more accommodating. They were more than willing to help us with excursion bookings, on-line flight check-ins and provide help and guidance in using the local Chinese apps for making payments, ride hailing, etc. The hotel's restaurants are likewise excellent.

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People at the hotel was great! Even on my first night they helped me verify that AliPay was working and made sure we had all we needed. The breakfast was also great - 2 options, "western" breakfast and local breakfast. The location is good because you can reach 2 different subway lines, just be advised that it takes around 10min to walk to either one. It's really close to Houhai and Drum Tower and I loved walking around there! The room was spacious and comfortable.

Very special hotel just in the middle of the most famous Hutong in the city. Perfectly well located with great restaurant options in the hotel plus many others in the area. Totally recommend it for people who like to travel.

Taking a shower was nos very comfortable.