Not next to subway station (well aware of it before booking); As taxi is not expensive in Beijing, it is not a problem if you could call a taxi via DiDi or other apps. As DiDi was not working (maybe coz of overseas credit card), we asked hotel staff to call a taxi to go out every morning.

The staff are all very friendly and helpful. All speak very good English. The breakfast and coffee are exceptional where the dining area (2/f) makes you infused in the ambience of Hu Tong. Their Bake Shop sells very good cookies and bakery products (found out late; just right before heading to airport).

Stayed in April 2023

As it is to be expected in a Hutong, there is not a lot of light in the rooms. So I would recommend it for 1-2 nights but not for a longer stay. The modification/cancellation policy is too strict, with some unclarities in the messages showing in the booking platform.

Charming hotel in a traditional Hutong with courtyard and terraces. Breakfast in the veranda on the roof was great.

Stayed in April 2023

our first room didn’t have a window , only a skylight which I normally wouldn’t mind but the heating was still running which made it too warm for me to sleep in. my husband was fine with it ! personal preference to have more fresh air which is what I’m used to they facilitated a change of room with no bother even though they were fully booked

an oasis within a houtong, calm and serene , away from the constant traffic and dusty streets very comfortable beds , fluffy towels , robes and little touches like a bottomless fruit bowl and fresh drinking water in the room

Stayed in March 2023

Very helpful staff (all speaking very good English), providing continuous support for any activity. The location is great. Nice style of the room. They also provide a very useful map of the neighborhood.

Stayed in March 2023

Unfortunately, my room was positioned right under the kitchen of the restaurant upstairs and there was a lot of noise for a very long time, until about 2:00 am. I complained a couple of times and the staff were wonderful with trying to get the noise down but because of the location and the necessity of cooking and cleaning the kitchen it just wasn't possible to get it quiet enough to get to sleep. The manager approached me the next morning and offered me a free night's stay as compensation for my sleepless night. I was very grateful and accepted this gesture happily as my friends had stayed in other rooms and had no problem with noise so I will return another day and stay in a different room. I'm more than sure it will be an outstanding experience.

The hotel is gorgeous and right in the middle of the lovely old hutong in downtown Beijing. Two friendly hotel cats and a beautiful room with a skylight. Loved it! Staff is wonderful, beautiful breakfast included in the rate. Really lovely.

Stayed in February 2023

There was nothing I didn't like

The bed was the best bed I have ever slept in to include my own. The breakfast at Toast was delicious, and the staff was extremely helpful. I also loved the neighborhood. The setting was very authentic .

Stayed in March 2023

Everything! We arrived and we got us the warmest welcome. We were there to do research for our book and it couldn't be more perfect when one of the hotel managers handed us out 'the almost walkable Beijing map' (which they btw update each year for their customers with the funniest comments and explanations). My friend just gave birth, so she had to make some special requests and the hotel personnel couldn't be more considerate. The garden room that we had was so in character, with a small fruit bowl that is being refilled every day. Breakfast at 'Toast by Orchid' is just superb! And so many verified this as the hotspot to have lunch and dinner in Beijing (their hummus is no joke! Nothing but love). On top of that, 'The Bake Shop' is also theirs, just right next to their 'Toast by Orchid' and it happened to be so (we were also told by many) that it is the best sourdough bread in Beijing. We definitely fell in love with their cake and cookies too. You won't regret staying there. It is not possible not to fall in love with this little boutique hotel.

Stayed in February 2023

Room 67 was great but for the bed. Sorry to say, the mattress was truly abominable, a slab of dented foam smack on the floor, terrible. Mattresses must be able to ventilate, but if the mattress is lying flat on the floor, body heat and moisture have nowhere to go. Extremely unhygienic.

The staff of this hotel is among the friendliest I have met on my trips abroad. Li Fan (aka John), Jack, Gaby, Kate, thank you for what you are. As for the hotel: wonderful location, in the middle of the hutongs, couldn't have wished for more.

Stayed in February 2023

- sound proof: i could hear the noises from the kitchen upstairs - location: need to walk a bit to get there from the main street

- great coffee and cute cat - lots of choices for breakfast

Stayed in February 2023

The staff were excellent. Gabby was always friendly and helpful and Chris made sure our stay was a good one. Anything we needed was provided very quickly. The room was great. It made us feel like we were a part of the life and culture in the hutongs while having modern amenities. The hotel's connection to The Bake Shop and Toast is great because you get a discount when you buy there during your stay. There are also quite a few good coffee shops in the area. The location is excellent which allowed us to explore the hutongs. It was a great stay.

Stayed in January 2023

We had a lovely stay. Jack was so welcoming when we arrived and the other staff were so helpful and nice. The breakfast options were all yummy.

Stayed in December 2022

I live in a Beijing and often go to the Orchid so that I can go around Gulou. The hotel is beautiful quaint and surrounded by fabulous restaurants.

Stayed in November 2022

we love to go to the restaurants at The Orchid. They book the restaurants for you and you get 15% off food. Each restaurant is unique and delicious.

Stayed in October 2022

we had the garden rooms were lacked privacy - wasn’t a problem for us as we only spent two nights but of staying longer you should take a more private room.

staff are super helpful. orchid is linked to great places to eat eg toast and the bake shop. great ambiance. excellent location for exploring.

Stayed in October 2022

None!

The Orchid is one of the few remaining charming hutong hotels in Beijing. The rooms are designed and decorated with a lot of thoughts and heart, very clean too. The management pays a lot of attention to details. The rooftop restaurant is delicious and with a wonderful view towards the bell tower. They have a nice reception area, a hutong on the ground floor and even one room with a personal terrace. Staying there makes you feel like in the old time of Beijing. You do not feel the noise and stress of the city and there are so many nice bars and restaurants around. Most of the staff speaks very well English, in particular at the reception. They all are extremely caring and friendly, all very good hosts- at the forefront is Gaby to be mentioned-

Stayed in September 2022

good location for exploring Beijing, clean room, very friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in September 2022

Our room was under the kitchen so 7:30AM I can clearly hear how something is chopping upstairs. But it is a minor thing

—Nice and quiet place in a heart of BJ. —Staff is English speaking and very friendly, helps a lot and guides on neighborhood facilities. —Cool breakfast (even with multiple options, haha)

Stayed in September 2022

love the lovely service and sincere care. the overall environment is so comfortable

Stayed in August 2022

a bit of the moisture.

wonderful designed location in the heart of Beijing.

Stayed in August 2022

Nothing

Hospitality, cleanness, distance to center, quiet and breakfast 👌

Stayed in August 2022

When you get a taxi it was difficult to them to reach the place, and if you order food the delivery will often get lost.

The staff was very helpful and polite, they spoke very well English. The breakfast was superb. It was in a very centric area of the city. The room design was beautiful and comfy.

Stayed in August 2022

The air con was poor and so we switched rooms after our first night as it was far too warm in the room. Staff were happy to oblige though. Bring insect spray/repellent as there are a lot of mosquitoes in the summer. Our rooms were nicely decorated but a mixed bag. One was musty and smelt damp, one was too hot. Were moved to another room which was great. Plenty to choose from though I think and overall they were pleasant and well priced.

Excellent location and great restaurants on site/nearby. Staff were excellent - very attentive and helpful (excellent English speakers too). We would go back.

Stayed in August 2022

Water pressure inthe shower was weak, probably because of the age of the plumbing system.

Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. Comfortable beds. Cool, unique rooms. Location is fun.

Stayed in July 2022

The combination of traditional style and modern style we liked a lot. The staff is super polite and speaks fluently english. The breakfast is very delicious.

Stayed in June 2022

This was not the fault of the property of course, but many of the things I enjoyed about the neighborhood were all shut down. Didn’t leave me with much to do.

I have always enjoyed this rather special property. It’s my last day at the orchid before going home I’m leaving China. I wanted one last visit before I left. I’ve been there many times before and truly enjoyed the hotel and special hutong area

Stayed in June 2022