Hedeyuan Courtyard Hotel (Beijing Tiananmen Square Zhushikou Subway Station)

If you like sterile environments with soft mattresses then this might not be for you... However, if you value being in one of the most incredibly gorgeous and authentic hutong hotels in Beijing this IS a must stay to add to your most wonderful lifetime of memories collection! It is an amazing opportunity to experience warm friendly and helpful staff, situated within 10 minutes walk of the Archers Tower entrance to Tiananmen Square... Those ten minutes can be passed in the fragrant hutong with a carpet of roast duck cooking in front of open wood fires, while the aromas of wanton, bing and noodles which are steaming or being fried to succulent perfection - or, you can stroll in the lavishly refurbished section of the Central Axis which runs parallel to the hutong backstreets. Location 11/10! Could not be better! Service from owners and staff of this converted Bank Building (dating back hundreds of years) offer 24hr support and advice, with a family feel smile... What more could you wish for? Whilst the building is hundreds of years old - it doesn't smell musty, nor does the on-site old Palace Cat. The décor is amazing, steeped in original features and is certainly not replicating anything, merely sustaining the deeply rich heritage that this historically protected building helps preserve. If you want to experience something truly amazing... Skip the pan global hotel chains and give your heart and soul the chance to be pampered instead of your wallet being drained - it will be an indelible experience that you will remember and cherish forever. To be brutally honest and keep a balance of integrity I must openly state... the mattress isn't very soft. If you would let that one detraction stop you from staying here... You don't deserve to take away the incredible memories of being in the heart of the hutong, in the heart of Beijing Walking distance to the best restaurants, historical attractions, subway stations, theater/opera, markets and more I will return for sure.

The best location Just 5 to 10 minues walk to hutongs and Quianmen area…

The hotel is in a really nice area. It is close to Tian’anmen square, good connected with line 7/8 and line 4. Closeby are many restaurants and it is a lively area. It is great for tourists who want to visit the forbidden city, temple of heaven and other important sites in Beijing. We really enjoined our stay. However, the room was quite small and our room was located at the end of the hotel (next to a street). Therefore, in the morning at 6am the noise of loud Chinese workers, delivery guys and other noises interrupted our sleeping. Therefore try to get a room not close to the street and not at ground level.