I absolutely loved my stay at Kelly's! Here are the top 3 highlights: Staff: The best part of the experience. John was incredibly welcoming and warm, providing a great set of curated recommendations for my weekend in Beijing, which he customized to the time I had available as well as the opening and closing times of the places he recommended.... More

Charming small hostel tucked away in a beautiful Hutong (Hutongs are the traditional Beijing neighborhoods). I only spent two nights at this hostel but had an unforgettable experience. Located at a traditional courtyard you can experience the real feel of living in a Beijing hutong with none of the drawbacks. It's comfy, rooms are spacious and have there own western... More

The guesthouse is ideally located close to subways. The fact that it is located in a traditional "hutong" (lane-way) gives it a sense that you are amongst real Beijing life. The address proved tricky for some taxi drivers to find as the "hutong" is so small but we very quickly got our bearings from the main road. The staff (Bob)... More

We can not say enough good things about Kelly's. the hutong is beautiful and very tranquil. Although initially a little difficult to find it is in a great location near a subway stop and the staff are more than happy to come and collect you. We dealt with bob through emails prior to arriving who was extremely helpful. He was... More

We had a quick 5 day trip to Beijing and were lucky enough to enjoy the tranquility that is Kellys Courtyard. We found it a very relaxing, secure and warm place. It was very pleasant to be in the courtyard for breakfast and in the evening for wine time while gentle music was playing in the background. Because of Bob,... More

We stayed here on a trip when my cousin came to visit me in China. This was a great stay. Clean, cozy, great staff...good choice! A little hard to find but highly recommended. The staff was great, they speak English. It is a unique experience and much better than staying at regular hotel. The rooftop is a great place to... More

If you are looking for a pleasant place to stay in Beijing, this is definitely a good choice. This hotel with eight rooms is located in a peaceful hutong, with great connection to public transportation. Both Xisi and Lingjing Hutong metro stations (line 4) are about 500 m away and many buses go nearby (e.g. to Beihai Park and Jingshan... More

Everything about kellys courtyard is so impressive. I have been living and working in china for 4 months now and out of the many top end hotels I've stayed at this wonderful courtyard tops them all. Clean, warm, snuggled, friendly and welcoming John goes above and beyond to make your stay here at kellys courtyard and in Beijing as comfortable... More

I agree with all the positives in the other reviews. We stayed there five nights in early October and then two nights at the end of the month when Hurricane Sandy delayed our flight home. This is not an ordinary tourist hotel and it's definitely not in a touristy section. It's at the end of a hutong which is off... More