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The Orchid Hotel vs The Temple Hotel

The Orchid Hotel and The Temple Hotel are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Orchid Hotel scores significantly higher than The Temple Hotel. The Orchid Hotel scores 83 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.

The Orchid Hotel
The Orchid Hotel
8 / 10
No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
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The Temple Hotel
The Temple Hotel
7 / 10
23 Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China
From $0 /night
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"All the decor is a mix of old and new. In the Imperial Suite, mid-­century sofas and lighting by Ingo Maurer complement Qing dynasty–era wood ceilings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Unrivaled by anything else on the Běijīng hotel scene, this unique heritage hotel forms part of a renovation project that was recognised by Unesco for its conservation efforts." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This newly-opened establishment boasts a 600-year history with chic furnishings.  ." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The complex features event spaces, an art gallery and a restaurant." Full review