Beijing Downtown Travelotel vs The Orchid Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Orchid Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Beijing Downtown Backpacker Hostel. The Orchid Hotel scores 83 with recommendations from 8 reviews including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Beijing Downtown Travelotel
No.85 Nanlougu Alley, Dongcheng District, Beijing
From $75 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"One of the best backpacker places, with a location among the artsy boutiques of Nanluogu Xiang, Beijing’s trendiest hutong; you won’t be short of eating and nightlife options."
Time Out
"The hostel is quiet and homely, nicely central and well connected with buses."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A cheaper option than the excellent Peking International Youth Hostel, but still with the same wonderful hútòng location."
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The Orchid Hotel
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No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The Orchid may be located in the middle of the action but is actually hidden away in an old network of hutong alleyways."
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Time Out
"Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces."
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Frommer's
"A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing."
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Afar Magazine
"The Orchid is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the capital."
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