Hefengjingli Courtyard Hotel (Houhai Jishuitan Branch)

Very convenient location, tradition yet modernized rooms. Very nice and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable environment. Highly recommended!

The hotel is located within the second ring road, close to 什刹海 and other tourists spot near forbidden city. It's not super near to the subway station and need to walk a fair bit. But the taxi can reach with no issues. The neighbourhood is old and rustic but clean and well maintained. I like the old town vibe a lot. The room is not super big but the layout is ok. Mattress is soft yet supportive. Room is clean and the view into the skywell/opening space is good. Breakfast is decent. No gym is available. Overall, it was a great stay and would recommend it to travellers who are looking for something different from a typical hotel experience.

I had an amazing stay at this hotel. We arrived early in the morning, and the front desk staff went out of their way to accommodate us with an early check-in, which was super helpful. Throughout our stay, every staff member was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to assist us. They shared recommendations for local food spots, helped with our laundry, and even arranged food deliveries and essentials since we didn’t have a local number to place orders ourselves. Their service was exceptional, and most importantly, they made us feel genuinely welcome. The place itself was absolutely stunning. However, since it was winter, much of the garden area was sealed off to protect the trees or plants. Aside from that, it’s a beautiful spot to stay. The room we stayed in was great as well. The room service team did a fantastic job with daily cleaning, and the toilet facilities were well-maintained and spotless. The bed was clean and, most importantly, very comfortable. There were a few minor stains on the sofa, but they weren’t too noticeable and nothing to be concerned about. I’m sure the hotel team will address it in their cleaning routine.