Very nice and clean rooms. The yard in this old hutong house has been covered with a glass roof - that gives You an opportunity to use the yard as a cosy lobby/living room. The staff - young girls - are very helpful. The hotel manager Bob lived in Australia for some years and speak fluently english. Bob and his... more

You can go to Beijing, stay in a western style hotel, and say you have been to Beijing. Or you can stay at a hotel such as the Templeside Deluxe Hutong House and say you have experienced Beijing. This is because as the name suggests the hotel is in a hutong and from the moment you step out the door... more

Templeside is a wonderful place. It's not right in the center of things, but I consider that a good thing when I beijing, at least. The hutong is charming, and not at all touristy, which means you can get wonderful prices on things like white peaches and Beijing duck. The place itself has covered the center courtyard, making a great... more

Bobbie's Templeside Deluxe Ho(s)tel was great. It's located right in the Hutongs close to Fuchengmen subway station (about 15 min walk). The looks of the courtyard and the rooms are amazing - all colorful and lovely. The rooms were clean, and well-equipped. the staff is very very friendly and helpful. They offer dumpling-making sessions once a week, which is great... more

The hotel is a an excellent place to stay where one can enjoy a memorable stay in the capital and have the opportunity to be within the everyday life of a typical neighbourhood in Beijing. The rooms are clean and have all the facilities one can desire including airconditioning, TV and a good internet connection. The location is very central... more

Templeside was an excellent place to stay, if you like, as we do, staying in a real residential neighborhood. It's in the middle of a hatong, traditional Beijing neighborhoods which are rapidly disappearing. The room and the common areas were very comfortable, and Bobby, the proprietor, speaks excellent English and was very helpful. Templeside was the nicest place we stayed... more