BEIJING JINGYUAN COURTYARD HOTEL — Hotel in Beijing

A gorgeous, literally hidden gem right off Wangfujing. Siheyuans will soon be a thing of the past, and this one has well-kept garden courtyards yet relatively modern facilities. We stayed in one of the cheap rooms shown in the photos and did not encounter any issues with cleanliness that past guests seem to have had. A big plus for us is the opportunity to handwash our laundry; hotel provides complementary detergent, wash bucket, and clotheslines. The hotel appears to be owned or at least associated with a local YWCA. Rooms are on the pricey side for the quality, but in my opinion worth the opportunity to stay in a quickly fading Beijing architectural icon. Included breakfast was relatively spartan (but free coffee always a plus in China). Only two issues with my stay was mostly out of the control of the hotel: (1) construction outside could be heard (faintly) as late as 11pm, though it would have been nice for hotel to provide rooms with a notice as other hotels I've stayed in have done, or provide complementary earplugs; (2) other rooms seemed popular with Chinese families with children who can be somewhat loud, disrupting the otherwise tranquil atmosphere. The hotel still gets full marks from me, however, because service here was BY FAR the best I've encountered anywhere in China. The front desk lady who checked us in worked at 24-26 hour shift (!!!) yet was unfailingly polite and always helpful. I will definitely come back and stay for at least one night next time I'm in Beijing--if it's still here =/ Overall, highly recommend staying here at least one night to anyone who remotely cares about history/culture, is relatively low-maintenance, yet doesn't mind upper-mid...

If you are looking for an old Beijing courtyard hotel, this location is for you. We just stayed here for 6 nights in one of the premier business suites. Bustling Wangfujing Street is just steps away; however, the property is tranquil and a great place to rest and reflect. Please understand that the courtyard hotel experience is very different than a regular hotel and we loved it. Simple, traditional Chinese breakfast, limited TV selections, and replica historical furniture are just a few of the highlights. If you find the bed too hard, they will graciously add an extra layer. The location is very close to bus and subway. Taxis are also easily accessible. After a long day of sight-seeing you feel like you are coming home to a quiet respite in the middle of one of the most interesting cities in the world. For a change of pace from modern, chain hotels in China, give this Beijing courtyard a try. We believe that you will not be disappointed with...

It was such an unique experience to stay in a courtyard hotel, ie a 四合院， it felt like travelled back to China in the olden days. Despite this hotel being more than a 100 years old, the toilets were upgraded to modern standard, and it was thoughtfully designed such that the sink area is installed outside the toilet, making it more convenient for the guests, especially for family room.The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. When we asked to add an additional mattress to the extra bed, it was done so when we came back from our trip. We didn't purchase the tickets to the Gugong museum, ie 故宫博物馆 and Prince Gong mansion, ie 恭王府，the staff happily helped us to book and taxis to various places as well.All in all, we really enjoyed the service extended to us! It is no doubt hotel staff in China places their guests at top priority, making them at home...