The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower – A Favorite for Families in Beijing

The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower sits in a well-preserved old residence in the historic Hutong area, a 12-minute walk from Houhai Lake. Guloudajie subway station is a 10-minute walk from the property. The Forbidden City is 3 km away, and Lama Temple is a 24-minute walk from the hotel.

The hotel offers 15 rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with a custom media system. Detached from the main hotel property are the hotel's Private Residences that offer the same amenities as the rest of the hotel. Guests also receive a Chinese tea maker and an electric kettle in their rooms.

The hotel features 3 restaurants, including a renowned restaurant called Toast that serves diverse culinary options. Breakfast options include both Western and Chinese dishes, prepared fresh each morning. Guests can also enjoy a coffee house on site, a bar, and special diet menus upon request.

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, ticketing service, and a tour desk for easy excursion planning. Complimentary bicycles are available for guest use to explore the surrounding hutongs and nearby attractions. Additional services include luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, and airport shuttle arrangements.

Guests can borrow free bicycles to cycle through the historic Hutong streets and reach landmarks like the Drum Tower and Houhai Lake. The hotel's on-site tour desk assists with booking trips to the Great Wall and other major sites. Entertainment staff and a shared lounge/TV area provide relaxation options after a day of sightseeing.

Location: Historic Hutong area, 10 min walk to Guloudajie subway

Rooms: 15 rooms plus detached Private Residences

Dining: 3 restaurants including Toast

Services: Complimentary bicycles, 24-hour front desk, tour desk

Nearby: 12 min walk to Houhai Lake, 3 km to Forbidden City

Audience: Couples, families, solo travelers