Peking Majatalot

Plussat: Loved the facility- so peaceful and great location ! Staff very helpful

Plussat: Very helpful staff. Quiet neighborhood.

Miinukset: Not super close to any of the big-ticket sites. Be prepared to use the subway and didi.

Plussat: Aito Kiinalainen ulkoasu. Ystävällinen palvelu. Sijainti aidon kiinalaisella kapealla kujalla. Hyvä aamiainen. Puhuvia lintuja ☺.

Miinukset: Toisen huoneen vessan ovi oli vain vedettävä heppoinen säleovi. Huone sijaitsi paljon liikennöidyllä käytävän osalla.

Plussat: Everything especially the staff were splendid

Plussat: Loved everything! The room was beautiful, clean and spacious enough for 3 adults. Staff was extremely helpful and spoke English.

Plussat: Our first view of the hotel was on our approach down a historic hutong, a narrow alleyway evoking medieval China. The entire hotel is decorated in a traditional style that kept us in the mood of the ancient fortifications of the great wall, or the whimsical painted chambers of the summer palace. The two courtyards were elegant, sumptuous private gardens which the rooms opened directly out into. We took our tea each morning at one of the collections of chairs and tables scattered throughout the courtyard's flowers and trees. The tea was provided in our rooms, exquisite jasmine and rich black tea leaves. The rooms were perfectly appointed to elicit a sense of comfort and understated luxury. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we got to know some of them well after many conversations about their lives in China. We often finished our long days with a gin and tonic in the hotel bar, which kept to the theme of traditional style with a koi pond and red and gold highlights. The food at the breakfast buffet was elaborate and extensive, including delicious chinese and western favorites. We tried something new for breakfast every day, and it was all excellent. We couldnt have found a more perfect place to stay in Beijing, and we recommend the Double Happiness Courtyard without question.

Plussat: Firstly this hotel it not a hotel, it is a work of art which dates back 100s of years. Silk screens, wooden cabinets, carved stone ornaments, water features... The photos do not really do it justice as it is larger and more labyrinthine than indicated. There are plenty of outside seating areas, swing chairs and two wonderful roof garden areas where you can sit and enjoy tea, a cocktail or just chill out. The staff speak fluent English and kindly went out of their way to help us. Arranging trips to sights outside of the city and advising on what should be avoided. There is also a helpful alert on the reception area wall advising you about anything tourists should avoid (Rickshaw or Tea Room scams etc) The local area was safe and there were plenty of restaurants, an ICBC bank were you can withdraw cash and a supermarket and pharmacy within ten minutes walk. Dongsi metro station is the same from where you can commute to and from pretty much anywhere in the city (Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo etc) You can actually walk to many places within an hour (Tienanmen Square, The Lama Temple) and there is a charming little Hu-Tong Museum within 5 minutes walk. Though not a western style hotel the air conditioning in the rooms was very effective (essential in the Beijing summer) and the buffet breakfast has something for all. The clean and comfortable hotel provided a welcome base to come back to at the end of a hard days sightseeing. I would unreservedly recommend this hotel to anyone desiring an authentic visit to China. My family and I found it fantastic.

Miinukset: We should have stayed longer.

Plussat: Nice breakfast, friendly staff, and wonderful room !

Miinukset: Well it’s a long walk down the hutong to the hotel , but not a problem.

Plussat: Staff were friendly. It was in a good location close to subway. The rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was plentiful and a good choice on the evening menu.

Plussat: Really lovely 200 year old courtyard house converted to an hotel. Really comfortable & helpful people, Alice was my favourite, very friendly & helpful. Breakfast was good, a mix if Chinese food & western. There is a good walk to the main shopping street but not too far.. there's a nice pastry shop on the corner

Miinukset: Everything was satisfactory, no problems.

Plussat: I like the special decorations in the room 066. It was a real traditional Chinese room. It is good view on the terrace. They let us take pictures with the clothing and it was very cool.

Miinukset: I didn’t like the pillow because it was so lumpy and not very comfortable to sleep on.

Plussat: Henkilökunta ja itse hotelli

Miinukset: Aamupala hieman yksipuolinen

Plussat: Great hotel, excellent staff very helpful and pleasant, very good location

Plussat: The kindness of the staff and the marvelous design of the rooms

Miinukset: The little difficultty of the location but it's right in the hutongs!!!! wow!

Plussat: Very friendly and helpful personell (thank you Didi and your colleagues). Typical hotel (ancient Chinese Villa) in a hutong. I hope I shall return one day!

Plussat: Kiinalaishenkinen miljöö hyvä asia, samoin sijainti hyvin lähellä metroasemaa ja ostoskatuja. Pääkävelykadulle, jossa isot tavaratalot, matkaa tulee tosin noin 2km, mutta aivan vierestä alkaa hyvä ja monipuolinen ostoskatu. Hyvä aamiainen eli ei niin kiinalainen, etteikö olisi sopinut länsimaalaisen makuhermoillekin. Runsaasti vaihtoehtoja tarjoilussa. Kiva pikku baari iltadrinkkiä varten.

Miinukset: Taitaa olla mukavampi kesällä sisäpihoineen. Jo marraskuussa käytävillä puhalsi viima ja huonekin oli aavistuksen kolea. Tietokone kytketty jatkojohtoon, josta ei tullut sähköä. Tarjoutuivat itse varaamaan aamuksi taksin lentokentälle lähtöön, kun olivat halukkaita kutsumaan tutun taksin, mutta autoa ei oltukaan varattu sovituksi ajaksi ja autoa joutui sitten odottamaan yli 20 minuuttia ja tuli jo vähän kiire.

Plussat: The authenticity and cleaneliness of the rooms in combination with the über friendliness of the staff made this trip so much more!

Miinukset: My room was a little small, especially compared to the room my friend had... although we paid the same amount...

Plussat: the hotel staff was very very nice and helpful. They went out of their way to help and make arrangements etc.

Miinukset: over all the hotel was on the worn/old side and very smokey. we requested 2 non smoking rooms and one was not, consequently we changed hotels.

Plussat: Erityisterveiset porttikäytävässä päivät viettäneelle kommunikoivalle häkkilinnulle!

Plussat: The staff were very nice and friendly! Excellent value for money and a nice buffet breakfast included. The hotel is located in a hutong, which may look a bit dark and unfriendly at night, but we found it very safe and with frequent police patrols around the street. The metro station is about 10 mint walking and from here is very easy to move around Beijing. Internet available to guests for free.

Miinukset: The bathroom layout, since it would get all flooded after taking a shower

Plussat: Traditionally styled Courtyard Hotel - very interesting Free internet access from 3 terminals in bar/reception Satellite TV in bar with international channels/sport

Miinukset: Hotel is situated in traditional "Hutong" - basically an allley with houses off it which share the public toilets sitauted in the alley. Renovation/building work whilst we were there mean't access was difficult for taxi's etc. Rats seen running in alley - and in courtyard of hotel!

Plussat: It is a real chineese style hotel, we loved it! The staff was very friendly and helps by everthing (booking tours, taxis, booking a roasty duck in a resturant)! If we come back again to beijing, we would also stay in this hotel!

Miinukset: We stayed in the wedding suite! The room was big and wonderful but the bed is a little bit small (so be careful if you are very tall .... for us (170 cm) it was suitable )!

Plussat: I stayed 2 times at this beautiful hotel already (each time several days) and I will return to it when I'm back in Beijing. The rooms are lovely decorated with traditional Chinese furniture and the staff is just absolutely great : always smiling and ready to help with any questions you have! They really give a warm personal touch to this place, something you will never find in any big hotel...

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Plussat: The hotel staff were great hosts! They were almost like family to us! And we really really enjoyed their company. The rooms were delightful, with traditional chinese furniture, which definitely enriched our experience in Beijing alot!

Miinukset: There were a few problems with heating (ie. The air conditioner wasnt working properly), toilet facilities. However, the problems were quickly rectified and our stay was generally pleasant!

Plussat: If you would like to explore Beijing, this is the place to stay. Very good location - most attractions are in walking distance. Very nice atmosphere in the Hutongs.

Plussat: Quaint and family run

Plussat: The owner took good care to organize us a Taxi to arrive at the Hotel. The owner also spoke very good english and helped us getting tickets to the forbidden city and organizing a Taxi. The courtyard is quite nice and it is quiet at night. Metro was a 10-15 min walk away - everthing seemed quite safe, also walking home at night. We got a card by the owner whit the location of the hotel which was extremely helpful!

Plussat: Everything was great, location, bed, bathroom. Would definitly recommend this place.

Miinukset: The wifi didnt work.

Plussat: Very nice hotel, room was big enough and clean. Cosy courtyard and staff was very kind. Had a good stay.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The location was central to funky bars and eateries. Plus very clean and friendly staff

Miinukset: There was nothing I didn’t like

Plussat: - the perfect location - the fresh baozi Every morning for the breakfast - the Girl and the boy working there are adorable and very helpful - the breakfast nice a bit redundant but very good ! Thy arrange for me vegetarian breakfast !

Miinukset: - the room is very old: decoration is old and everything looks very old! The bathroom decoration is not nice at all and actually the room is expensive for the quality and the size of the room which is small ( not enough space to put my luggage) - there are no bikes avaialable but the guy helped me I rent one with his phone because he was very kind !

Plussat: Very good location and very quiet.

Miinukset: The breafast is very limited. Roughly same things everyday. A little bit too expensive. The courtyard with people speaking loudly.

Plussat: Everything but especially the staff, the character and the location. Absolutely would recommend. So much to do locally and the staff could not do more for you. We walked easily to the Forbidden city, lama temple, drum tower etc and with 3 subway stations within an easy walk it couldn’t be better. Others complain about lack of a western breakfast but we are in China and the breakfast they offer is very traditional and in keeping with the whole experience. Thoroughly recommend.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Situated in a picturesque part of town, this is an intimate hotel with just a few rooms offering a charming Hutong experience. The staff answered all questions by email super promptly and were as helpful and charming when we stated with them. Little things like the pet kittens and tortoise and of course the afternoon wedding photos were a bonus!

Plussat: The host was fabulous and was really helpful in all areas. He helped us get to see all the sights in a very limited time. Being able to have a shower before leaving late was great given the hot weather and it was great leaving your luggage there. It was lovely being in the hutongs as an interesting area.

Miinukset: A large bed in small room which means you both have to get out same side.

Miinukset: It is not a hotel, it's guest house. Breakfast consist yogurt, few pieces of chease and jam. Furniture is so old.

Plussat: Lovely stay in a Hutong with an amazing courtyard. For all its difficulties below it completely makes up for it in its architectural uniqueness, interior decor, tranquil environment and staff warmth. A great stay and would recommend.

Miinukset: I fear your stay could be dependent on other guests and their consideration as all the rooms are positioned off the courtyard with thin (glass) separation. Bed is a little uncomfortable and breakfast a little basic but as mentioned above the negatives are due to staying in an amazing space (google Hutong) and are forgotten in an instant when speaking to the lovely staff.

Plussat: Excellent location in a quiet Hutong in Beijing, staff were very helpful when needed and free breakfast was a nice extra touch, the room and breakfast area are well decorated and suit the overall style!

Miinukset: Water temperature was difficult to control within the room but not something that affected our stay at all :)

Plussat: The terrace, the common spaces on general

Miinukset: Not a negative aspect, because the room description is correctly described by the hotel, if traveling with children, check the room size

Plussat: Even on the morning before my first night I was welcomed to eat breakfast. The Owner was always ready to help with any question I had .

Plussat: Dean the host was incredibly helpful. Relaxing courtyard and rooftop terrace.

Plussat: Ihana henkilökunta. Sympaattinen hotelli

Plussat: Very typical courtyard, in an Hutong that was also very typical. The staff new all the important information to navigate trough Beijing. They helped us get the tickets to the temple of heaven and to the summer palace. They also helped us with the internet. One of us went sick during our stay and the staff once again was impeccable. Really nice rooftop.

Miinukset: It really has an hostel vibe, so don't go counting with a big fancy hotel thing. The breakfast takes place in the center of the courtyard, so ask for a room in the upper floor, otherwise there is a lot of noise after 7am. Small but confortable rooms and toilets.

Plussat: Kelly's Courtyard is in great location, near metro station and bus stops. It's clean and tidy, and the stuff is very friendly and helpful. If you want to experience old china and stay in a hutong, then Kelly's Courtyard is the proper choice. I would surely recommend it!!

Plussat: Outstanding service from owners and staff who treated guests like family. Beds very comfy, breakfast tasty. Location 600mts from Xisi Metro, supermarket close and a food hall on 7th floor of building 10mins along main road. Staff left a packed breakfast in the fridge for the morning we had a 6.15 departure. We would highly recommend staying at Kelly's and would like to return someday.

Plussat: Had a wonderful time at this historically notable location. Originally home of General Tsao (namesake of the general tsaos chicken), this courtyard hotel was lovely to stay in, with its Qing dynasty style. Breakfast from 730-930 gives you a good selection of chinese and some western options. Clean rooms, free water daily. The location is about as good as it comes, with the Wanfujing shopping street right outside and metros a short walk away.

Miinukset: The regular double room was a bit worse for wear. The deluxe room was great.

Plussat: Quaint property as per old Beijing style. Though located in the toursit area, location is very quiet. Many eateries within 3 mins walking. Subway within 5 mins walking.

Miinukset: Address stated on the booking site not easily located by apps by the cab driver. This ned to be corrected by supplementary comments. Front desk staff not proactive to get me a cab at departure.

Plussat: It’s history is clear to see and charming. You can see the effort going into restoring this historic jewel.

Plussat: Location is perfect - on the main shopping stree, 10 mins walk to underground and supermarket, 30 mins walk to Tiananmen. The property is beautiful and the courtyard lovely for relaxing in. The staff speak excellent English and are very helpful. We travelled in August so having somewhere lovely to relax and cool off for a few hours in the middle of the day was lovely, and the central location meant we could get everywhere early and beat the crowds.

Miinukset: You pay a little more for the location and nature of the property. Well worth it if you are going to hang out here quite a bit.

Plussat: The hotel was excellent, the staff was very helpful in giving us directions to places, hailing cabs and making sure we got help when we needed it.

Miinukset: We arrived very late and the cab had a difficult time finding the hotel, we ended up walking around the neighborhood late at night trying to find the entrance. A print out to give the cab with directions would have been helpful.

Plussat: Location is great. Traditional Si He Yuan四合院，very unique , but also limited what they can do in comparing with traditional hotels. We want our children to get some exposure about Beijing history, architecture and culture. Mission accomplished

Miinukset: For the price we paid for, I was expecting much higher quality. It’s constantly under renovation. Quite dusty and the sheer they use causes some privacy concerns and we had to keep the curtains closed most of the time while in the room.

Plussat: Superb breakfasts, friendly staff, lovely room on single level with a delightful courtyard.Totally recommend

Plussat: Not only is the location is great (right next to the pedestrian zone of Wangfujing Rd and in walking distance to the Forbidden City), but also the guesthouse is a real historic Beijing courtyard building. If it wasn't a little rustic, you probably wouldn't be able to afford staying at such a unique place. Great bed and cushions. Very friendly staff.

Miinukset: The place has a lot of charm, but it is a little outdated. Breakfast is "hostel style"

Plussat: It would have been nice for breakfast to be available starting at 7am. Overall the variety of food served was good.

Miinukset: There is no sign marking the entrance door of the hotel. This was very frustrating to us when we arrived and did not know how to get into the hotel. I don't believe I have ever stayed in a hotel room with a padlock lock on the door... this was a little strange, but worked ok.

Plussat: The staff was very helpful and friendly. Definitely my stop when coming back to Beijing

Miinukset: The hotel is in the alley which is abit scary and quite far from the subway

Plussat: Employees, location and clearness.

Plussat: Knockout location in a beautiful Hutong neighbourhood. Staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. Clean rooms and common areas. Only minutes walk to the subway, noodle shops, one of the best music shops in Beijing and good local restaurants. Really became an oasis for us when Beijing got a bit overwhelming.

Plussat: Beautiful decor and rooftop garden, incredibly comfortable and amazing staff throughout, especially the reception staff, so polite and helpful. Highly recommend.

Plussat: It's a beautiful place which feels very homey and authentic (there is a Chinese theme). Great location and very clean space. All the rooms has AC. They have very pretty little rooftop garden. The neighborhood is very rich (restaurants, little shops) and feel safe.

Miinukset: It wasn't clear to me why I was relocated to another room (apparently I got an upgrade for a first night). The other rooms was good too but had no window which is not very nice. Make sure you have a window in your room if it's important to you.

Plussat: Very good hotel, completely renovated this winter. We booked before renovation so it was a very good surprise upon arrival. The beds are of excellent quality. The personnel is very friendly and helpful. Located in a non touristic hutong, and there is a very good beijing duck restaurant nearby!

Miinukset: Just if they could have warned us that tickets for the forbidden city needs to be booked few days in advance... Would have been perfect!

Plussat: Rooms were comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Miinukset: Hotel had some problems with flooding. TV didn't work.

Plussat: The location is good and the staff is great!

Plussat: The staff was available and very helpful: our lugagges were missing at the airport and when we explained the situation they did not hesitate to call the airport to make sure we will have them before leaving Beijing... in the end, we got them back thanks to their precious help ! Located in the Hutong, the hotel was renovated recently and the room was super clean and pleasant to live in. Great price/quality, I highly recommend this place !

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Very friendly staff especially the reception team and the woman preparing the breakfast. The location is next to the most important sights and really close to the next subway station. The building is an old fashion style in a Hutong. Beautiful way to see Beijing and come back

Miinukset: The room was not completely clean at the first day and there was a strange smell. The room cleaning starts really early ( around 5:30/6:00) and was not quite.

Plussat: True Chinese style accomodation, with addition of western en-suite bathroom - staff very helpful

Miinukset: The rooms are very small - but this is to be expected in this type of accomodation

Plussat: Helping staff

Miinukset: Location not good. Semi self service ..no one available between 5 pm to 7 am.. Same limited breakfast everyday

Plussat: Friendly staff English speaking reception

Miinukset: Air conditioning did not work

Plussat: I have stayed at this hotel three times previously, and always enjoyed both the traditional hutong environment and the neighborhood surrounding it. The neighborhood continues to be dynamic and pleasant, but the hotel itself is under construction, and most of its nicest parts were closed or not available.

Miinukset: Having had three very pleasant stays here in previous years, I had no hesitation about booking and paying in advance (non-refundable) for my entire three-week stay. However, when I arrived, I discovered that most of the hotel, including the courtyard, the kitchen, dining room, and outside sitting area, were closed and under (often very loud) construction. The only rooms still open were in a back alley, and while reasonably comfortable, suffered from being in a very confined space where even one noisy guest would disrupt the peace for everyone else. I finally left three days early after a confrontation with a drunk man who was talking loudly outside my window at 1 am. I felt a genuine air of menace from him, and he made a point of continuing to make noise until 3 am. There are no staff on the premises after dark (during my previous stays there was always someone on call). Because the kitchen and dining room, the promised "breakfast" (which on past visits had been a buffet of multiple Chinese and Western dishes) was little more than hard boiled eggs and white bread/toast. No juice, and the "coffee" was an undrinkable concoction with milk and sugar pre-added. The prices charged during my stay were slightly lower than normal, but nearly as low as they should have been to reflect the altered conditions; nor was it acknowledged when I made my reservation that the hotel would be under construction. Building work did not take place every day, but some days began as early as 6 am and on others continued until near midnight. Most of the time there were no English-speaking staff on the premises. Fortunately, I speak a little Chinese, which gave me an advantage over many of the guests, and I was able to ascertain - at least I think this is what I was being told - that the main part of the hotel would be reopening in a month or so, and that it would be "beautiful.

Plussat: Liked the location, very close to our daughter who we were visiting.

Plussat: Location was excellent

Miinukset: The character of the place

Plussat: Traditional Chinese atmosphere, of the Hutong setting was a fantastic escape, from the noise and bustle, of big city Beijing. So peaceful, and quiet, compared to the newer city. Yet, a short walk from the fancy shopping areas, night market, and Forbidden City. Breakfast was fantastic every day. Far superior to any continental breakfast in USA hotels.

Miinukset: Beds were very hard, but it was a traditional Hutong, so it was expected.

Plussat: Charming atmosphere and loved the canopy bed, even the toothbrush was a nice touch

Miinukset: I wasn’t sure how to contact the management when they were not at the desk

Plussat: Had stayed here a few years ago and was pleased atmosphere was still the same. Had a room with a challenging bathroom this time, i.e. size of cupboard but if you like quirky in a hutong instead of impersonal multinational you should manage. Only a few rooms available as undergoing renovation.

Miinukset: Rooms all seem to be different so just luck as to what you get. May improve after renovation.

Plussat: Unique location in Hutong in central Beijing. Staff can speak English and provides good service. Solid breakfast options.

Miinukset: Bathroom smells a bit of sigarette smoke.

Plussat: It had the Chinese feel we were looking for

Miinukset: No place to hang your clothes. Need a closet or someplace to put luggage away

Plussat: A Quirky very local style hotel/guest house. Its close to landmarks like Tiananmen Square and Forbidden city and is in one of the 'Hutongs' that are part of traditional Beijing. Local guests and local atmosphere in an old style building round a courtyard- dont expect english TV chanels - but good breakfast and the joy of not being in a standard international hotel.

Miinukset: We'd booked a bigger room with gallery bed - which wasn't available when we arrived (explained by tablet tranlsator as the receptionist on duty didnt have english) the alternative room was v small - particularly with large suitcases to try and accommodate- we got another small room next door which helped. Wifi was a bit temperamental.

Plussat: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

Miinukset: I booked a 3 bedded room, breakfast included. We arrived at tue hotel and we've been shown a microscopic room. I asked for the 3rd bed and they said thwy woul arrange something and, should I want a proper 3 bedded room I'd jave to pay 200 Yuan extra per nigbt. I said that I'd pay, the story would go online, since I booked 3 beds. They moved us to another room and finally the owner said that he wouldn't charge extra money. The room was terribly cold and dirty. I sent an email to Bookiing.com's customer service who apologized on behalf of the property. No help whatsoever., Breakfast was never served. I had to go out to buy breakfast , but the staffl would refuse to give me one. p Ti vet one I had to shout. Ive stayed in hutongs before and I had a nice experience. This time has been a nightmare. NEVER AGAIN. Terribly overpriced

Plussat: Interesting historical hotel building with rich history. Very valuable experience. Highly recommend

Plussat: The room was lovely, and the setting as shown on web. Also the staff were really helpful at all times, went out of their way to assist us. Loved our stay, bit hard to find at first, but close to subway.

Miinukset: Was a little cramped for us, as we had large suitcases.

Plussat: Good location, close to metro station so all touristic spots are easily accessible. The hotel is located in a hutong with authentic alleys and restaurants nearby. It has a really nice courtyard!

Miinukset: The room is small but has everything you need for a short stay.

Plussat: Location friendly staff

Miinukset: Rooms were very small

Plussat: Location was good (walking distance to The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square). Lovely traditional courtyard that the rooms open into - we would’ve liked to stay longer.

Miinukset: It was a little confusing when paying, as you have to pay a holding deposit which gets reimbursed on checkout. Not a major problem, was just new to us.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Quality of facilities are not good enough, esp toilet drainage.