[2025 Beijing Hotels] Travel Guide for Waldorf Astoria Hutong Courtyard (Updated Jul)

Since my partner was in lockdown in Shanghai over his bday, I decided to surprise him with a stay at Beijing’s Waldorf Astoria Hutong Courtyard. It certainly wasn’t cheap, but the suite, the service, the amenities and the food were alllll worth it! Everything was luxurious from the afternoon tea to the steak dinner I arranged to be served in our room. The Waldorf spa was definitely worth the trip as well. I booked us both 90-minute aromatherapy massages. We get massages often so it says a lot when we both claim they were the best we’d ever had! Breakfast for two was included in the room rate so we had room service in the morning too - it was way too much food but it was all fantastic. Kudos to the staff for accommodating every request in a friendly and professional manner! If you want to spoil someone, go to this hotel! #mytripvlog #luxuryhotel #beijing #staycation #urbanexplorer

Who would've thought!!! In the prime location of Wangfujing Lies a secluded courtyard mansion🏯 The moment you push open the vermilion gate, you're instantly captivated by Beijing's Chinese romance!!! 📍 Waldorf Astoria Beijing Hutong Courtyard ✨ Heavenly experiences at first sight: ✅ A hidden luxury gem at the foot of the Imperial City: Red walls and gray tiles, carved beams and painted rafters. Open the door to the lively hutong atmosphere, close it to your own tranquil world—the essence of old Beijing is etched into your soul! ✅ Celebrity-favorite courtyard suite: A quaint courtyard with modern luxury amenities—bathtub, private butler, intangible cultural heritage embroidered bedding... Even the toiletries are Hermès! ✅ Immersive Chinese-style afternoon tea: Savor imperial pastries with a pot of jasmine tea in a century-old courtyard—the ceremony is simply perfect! ✅ Deep hutong exploration: The hotel offers old Beijing rickshaw tours through Nanluoguxiang and Jingshan Park for an authentic Beijing experience~ 🌟 Must-try experiences Wake up to birdsong🕊️ and practice Tai Chi in the courtyard in the morning; Pose with a round fan for vintage photos📸 in the afternoon—your social media will explode; At nightfall, light a palace lantern and listen to the butler's hutong stories—the ambiance is magical! 📸 Instagram-worthy spots 1️⃣ Courtyard atrium: Sunlight on the blue bricks—look up for the perfect shot! 2️⃣ By the carved wooden door: Hold a folding fan or lantern for a classic Chinese beauty look! 3️⃣ Tea room window: With bamboo as the backdrop, your side profile will look incredibly gentle~ 💡 Tips ✔️ The courtyard rooms are in high demand—book 1-2 months in advance! ✔️ Within walking distance to the Forbidden City and Wangfujing—super convenient for travel~ For those wanting to experience "luxurious old Beijing hutongs" This hotel is simply divine!!!

【Interior Environment】The West Courtyard currently has no guests, making it quite quiet overall. Directly ahead is the living room, with the dining area on the left and guest rooms on the right. The master bedroom is located on the second floor above the living room. The property features a private pool and butler service. The guest rooms are decorated in a serene and antique style, without exaggerated furnishings but exuding a traditional Chinese sense of solidity. The bathroom combines Eastern and Western elements, though the traditional Chinese washbasin paired with a marble bathtub feels slightly incongruous. The dressing room is my favorite part—the exquisite porcelain vases paired with rosewood tables truly create a time-traveling ambiance. The room's functions and facilities are excellent, basically fully equipped. Before checking in, I was worried it might feel too ancient and uncomfortable to stay in... The toilet is smart, there's a sound system, the curtains are electric, and an iPad controls the indoor temperature and lighting—perfectly blending modernity with classical charm.

💫 In Beijing, a city where history and modernity intertwine, I recently had the pleasure of staying at a unique hotel – the Waldorf Astoria Beijing Hutong Courtyard. This hotel not only provided me with a luxurious accommodation experience, but also allowed me to deeply feel the profound cultural heritage of Beijing. 🏠 As a traditional form of residence in Beijing, the Siheyuan (courtyard house) carries the city's history and memories. The Waldorf Astoria Hutong Courtyard cleverly combines this traditional element with the service concept of a modern luxury hotel, creating a unique accommodation experience. As soon as I entered the courtyard, I was attracted by the traditional architectural style of red walls, green tiles, carved beams, and painted pillars. Each room is carefully designed, retaining the original features of the courtyard while maintaining the comfort and convenience of a modern hotel. 📸 In addition to the luxurious hardware facilities, the hotel's service is also top-notch. In particular, the travel photography service left a deep impression on me. The shooting time is about 30–60 mins, and the photographer will select photos on-site. Each room also comes with 3 quick-edited digital photos to record my wonderful moments in Beijing. This thoughtful service not only made me feel the hotel's care, but also made me cherish every moment of this trip even more. 🌿 In the courtyard, I felt like I was in a peaceful world. Isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, I could fully enjoy this rare tranquility and peace. And every employee of the hotel was like my friend, using their enthusiasm and professionalism to provide me with meticulous care and attention. 🌈 This stay at the Waldorf Astoria Beijing Hutong Courtyard not only allowed me to appreciate the beauty of Beijing's traditional architecture, but also made me feel the charm of a modern luxury hotel. If you also want to take a trip, consider this hotel, I believe it will bring you a different accommodation experience.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Walk into Shijia Hutong and experience the old Beijing style When you come to Beijing, Shijia Hutong is a place you must visit! It is located near Dengshikou in Dongcheng District and is a living representative of old Beijing culture. 1. Transportation Guide 1. Subway travel: Take Metro Line 5, get off at Dengshikou Station, exit from Exit A or Exit C, and walk to Shijia Hutong in a few minutes. It is convenient and efficient. 2. Driving: There are parking lots nearby, but parking spaces are limited during peak travel times on weekends and holidays. It is recommended to set out in advance to find a parking space. 2. Tour Highlights 1. Humanities and History: Shijia Hutong Primary School in the hutong is full of children’s laughter and overflowing with a strong breath of life. No. 51, the former residence of Zhang Shizhao, allows people to feel the life traces of a generation of literati; No. 53 was once the residence of celebrities such as Shi Kefa and Li Lianying; No. 55, the Jiao Family Courtyard, all carry a profound historical heritage. 2. Architectural aesthetics: The gray walls and red doors, towering ancient trees, and exquisite brick carvings and door pillars in the hutongs all demonstrate the unique charm and sophistication of old Beijing's traditional architecture. 3. Cultural Exploration: Shijia Hutong Museum is located at No. 24, which is an excellent window to understand the history and culture of Hutong. The museum's rich collection of old objects and detailed historical materials vividly reproduces the life scenes in the hutongs in the past. Reservations can be made through the "Shijia Hutong Museum" official account. The opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 16:30. 3. Peripheral expansion After visiting Shijia Hutong, you may want to continue exploring the nearby Yanle Hutong and Bensi Hutong, which are also full of old Beijing style and allow you to further appreciate the unique charm of the capital. Shijia Hutong is like a time door leading to old Beijing. Whether you are a tourist from afar or a local resident, you can gain a lot here and deeply feel the unique charm of old Beijing culture.

Anyone who comes to Beijing should come in spring. It will be green and yellow. Wherever you go, you will get beautiful photos. But the best recommendation is to go take photos on these streets. It has a really good feeling. I recommend it. #TravelChina #Beijing

Want to experience a Beijing courtyard hotel? Come to the Waldorf Astoria! 🏡 The hotel 🏡 is located on Jinyu Hutong, close to Wangfujing, and is the first top luxury hotel in Beijing. 🌷 The hotel is marked by its all-copper building, 🍁 combining history and modernity, providing top-notch facilities and services, and bringing guests a noble and extraordinary accommodation experience. 👌🏻👌🏻 The hotel 🏡 has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the historic tiled roofs, allowing you to feel the cultural atmosphere of Beijing. 🧡 In addition, the hotel's courtyard suites have both above-ground and underground facilities, 😜 helping guests have a comfortable courtyard experience. 🏡🏡 Each room is unique, including terrace rooms, courtyard suites, and villas, 🍁 with a design that combines traditional Chinese and modern styles. If you want to go to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, this hotel is the right choice for you! 🍀🍀 🏡 Nearby attractions Wangfujing Street: The most famous commercial street in Beijing, and a historic pedestrian street. 🐾🐾🐾 🌴 Tiananmen Square: The largest city square in the world, and the political and cultural center of China. 🌷 🌴 The Forbidden City: The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and one of the most well-preserved ancient architectural complexes in the world. 🍁🍁🍁 🌴 Beihai Park: A royal garden centered around a lake, 🍀 and one of the oldest parks in Beijing. ☘️☘️☘️ 🌴 Nanluoguxiang: A hutong full of old Beijing charm, and one of the most popular cultural and creative districts in Beijing. 🍁🍁

🏨 Waldorf Hutong Courtyard 📍 No. 17-19, Xitangzi Hutong, Beijing ✅Location Waldorf Hutong Courtyard is located in the bustling core area of Wangfujing. Its all-copper main building is eye-catching, cleverly blending traditional Chinese connotations with modern exquisite facilities. The hotel was formerly the Taiwan Hotel and has been completely renovated. The location of the Waldorf is the former residence of a powerful minister in the late Qing Dynasty, Xianliang Temple. It stands like a landmark building, with the passage of time, luxury precipitation, and nobility unchanged. ✅Rooms The East Courtyard of Hutong Courtyard consists of 4 courtyard suites, including 3 100-square-meter courtyard suites and a 150-square-meter courtyard two-bedroom suite; the West Courtyard consists of a 765-square-meter courtyard villa with a 145-square-meter independent garden courtyard. ✅Dining Zijin Pavilion Chinese Restaurant: Located on the third floor of the hotel, it has been awarded one star in the Beijing Michelin Guide for four consecutive years. The restaurant is based on the traditional Chinese style of orange and red, and the exquisite canary paintings on the walls show the beauty of nature in the four seasons. Chef Wang Chunzeng, with his extraordinary cooking skills and unique insights, has inherited the traditional Cantonese cooking skills and learned from others, elevating the Cantonese cuisine of Zijin Pavilion to a new level. Brasserie 1893: Located on the first floor of the hotel, it has been selected as a Michelin Guide restaurant for three consecutive years. The restaurant carefully selects high-quality fresh ingredients. The French word "brasserie" represents a high-quality restaurant with a relaxed and comfortable environment, and 1893 represents the year when the first Waldorf opened in New York. At the same time, the iris, as the national flower of France, symbolizes hope and splendor. The copper hollow screen of the restaurant and the lake blue open kitchen reflect each other, highlighting the elegant style. Peacock Alley: This is another interpretation of the restaurant of the same name at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, modern and elegant, offering exquisite afternoon tea and signature cocktails.

🐞 Beijing! Yonghe Palace! Average cost of 150 is worth crying over Who knows, this hotel in Beijing is too good to live in? √ Near subway station √ Near Yonghe Palace, high cost performance 🐽 What are the nearby attractions? Only 260 meters from the subway station, and there are many bus routes nearby, which is super convenient for travel 🐠 There are Guosheng Hutong No. 18 and City Greenway next to the hotel, as well as Ande City Forest Park, where you can go for a walk or run in the morning Only 2 kilometers from Yonghe Palace, it is very convenient to play There are also the Palace Museum, Prince Gong's Mansion, Shichahai, Jingshan Park, Yonghe Palace and Nanluoguxiang nearby 🐠 There are also a variety of foods around, such as mutton, hot pot, fried chicken, barbecue, seafood, etc., to meet the needs of different tastes The room is clean and tidy, and there is a small skylight for ventilation, and the bed is super big, and it is super comfortable to sleep at night 🦖 The decoration is warm and comfortable, disposable items are readily available, and the hair dryer can blow the hair clean The homestay environment is elegant, the layout is fresh and design sense, the sanitation is clean and tidy, this homestay also has a super cute little cat, it is really beautiful, it makes people feel happy The toilet flushes super fast, the shower system can immediately produce hot water, and the bath is really fast and convenient

Beijing has 8 'Destination in Itself' Hotels! In Beijing, a city clustered with luxury hotels, there are 8 must-stay destination hotels to check in for the summer vacation. Beijing Xitian Hidden in the western suburbs of Beijing, surrounded by mountains, the hotel rises from the mountains. Each guest room courtyard has its own unique scenery, and each room has its own hot spring, like a secluded hideaway. Looking forward to the reopening of Xitian on 5.25. Beijing Hotel China Classic, grand, and elegantly luxurious, the Hotel China is a time-honored luxury with a classic design. Beijing Wangfujing Mandarin Oriental Backed by Wangfujing and facing the Forbidden City, the hotel that overlooks the entire Imperial Palace is MO. Waldorf Astoria Courtyard In the precious land of Wangfujing, on one side is the grand and atmospheric all-bronze building hotel, and on the other is the square courtyard within the red walls, where you can walk to Tiananmen Square. Aman Summer Palace The Aman Summer Palace, located in the royal garden and separated from the Summer Palace by just a wall, retains the authentic essence of a royal courtyard with its grand and luxurious palace-style architecture. Beijing Yanqi Hotel A hotel that exclusively occupies Yanqi Island is the ceiling of suburban Beijing resorts. The hotel buildings are circularly distributed on Yanqi Island, covering a considerable area. Bulgari Hotel Beijing The Bulgari Hotel Beijing is situated in the core embassy district of the capital, overlooking the Liangma River, surrounded by Italian private gardens planned by landscape designer Enzo Enea. Beijing PU XUAN Hotel Located at the intersection of Wangfujing Street and Wusi Street, symbols of commercial and artistic landmarks, separated from the Forbidden City by just a wall, the area is surrounded by the ambiance of historical relics.

🍃 In the prime location of Wangfujing, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel offers a peaceful haven amidst the hustle and bustle, with its courtyard suites exuding an antique charm. In such a serene and elegant place, light a stick of incense and seek a moment of tranquility. 🍃 Jin Hui, 'Abundant Courtyard' Oriental Fragrance Aesthetics Exhibition, a hidden romantic charm within the courtyard, quietly blooms in the tranquil elegance of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, filling the courtyard with fragrance. 🌸 【Highlights】 ✅ Throughout the hotel's courtyard, there is a quiet and elegant fragrance, extremely beautiful and peaceful! It allows the noisy and impetuous heart to slowly calm down. ✅ Upon entering, behind the screen in the small courtyard, there are 12 boxes of incense sticks to choose from. Light one with your favorite scent, letting it fill the courtyard and settle on your clothes and in your heart. ✅ In the living room on the first floor, a fresh and elegant fragrance greets you. 'Bamboo Wind Feeding the Moon', like bamboo forests, gentle breezes, and bright moons, is as modest as a gentleman, as smooth as jade. ✅ On the west side of the first-floor living room, a master from 'China's Agarwood Hometown'—Maoming, Guangdong—is crafting agarwood. Blocks of wood, in his hands, slowly release the unique fragrance of agarwood. The spirit of craftsmanship is worthy of respect! ✅ The second floor's central bedroom has a different fragrance, a warm and cozy scent. In the small study on the east side, 'The Fire of the Five Elements' brings wealth and gathers treasures with Zhu Rong incense, which has a pleasant aroma, a good name, and a good meaning! Lightly applied on the wrist and behind the ears, the fragrance is pleasant, ensuring a good mood all day! ✅ In the east side sofa area, you can take a short rest, watch TV, or chat, while 'Gardenia Shadow Jade Companion' emits a sweet gardenia fragrance, like a youthful and beautiful girl, sweet and lovely. ✅ On the table under the window, there are various essential oils such as 'Soul Caller', 'Dragon Maiden', 'Finale', 'Quiet Joy', and more. ✅ In the bathroom, there are Jin Hui's shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, exfoliating paste, essence cream, hand cream, gel, essential oils, and other products, very comprehensive. ❤️ If you are looking for elegance and tranquility, crisp and warm, why not come to the Oriental Fragrance Aesthetics Exhibition and experience the charm of fragrances!

My best friend came to Beijing on a business trip, and she called me mysteriously early in the morning, asking me to go to the Waldorf Hotel where she was staying, saying that there was something fun there. If there's something fun, I must go! As soon as we met, she led me out to a Siheyuan, 'Did you find anything good?' I took a close look, and there were two big characters 'Jinhui' on the shadow wall inside the gate. After entering, the fragrance was faintly coming from all around, and a few incense sticks in the courtyard were smoldering. At that moment, everything around quieted down. In the old Siheyuan, the traditional oriental spices seemed to have a mysterious power that brought the hustle and bustle to a sudden calm. I couldn't wait to enter the room, searching for the source of the fragrance upstairs and downstairs, carefully tasting the quiet bamboo fragrance, and feeling the warm fragrance of gardenia. So this is the surprise my best friend gave me, the exhibition of oriental fragrance aesthetics in the Siheyuan! The rooms of the traditional Siheyuan, Chinese furniture, the aesthetics of oriental fragrance, several elements blend together, it can be described as perfect.