Nice hotel, well located, very calm (and this is important in a noisy city like Beijing!) but a bit oldish, needs renovation and the rooms are quite small. Bathroom renovated and clean. Not bad although for next time I will try to find something better but in the same area of hutongs. more

The courtyard is the best part about the Lu Song Yuan Hotel, followed closely by the location close to the Forbidden City . Our upgraded room was small and dimly-lit by 40-watt bulbs, so reading was next to impossible in the room. The carpets were dirty and gummy -- bring slippers. When we arrived around 6 p.m. the front desk... more

Very nice hotel, if you are looking for a traditional slice of Beijing then this is the hotel for you. The hotel is situated in a small side road of a Hutong and is only 500 yards from the main shopping and eating area. The rooms are very basic, even the upgraded rooms, and the beds are as hard as... more

Been a while since I stayed here but we really enjoyed our trip to Beijing. Our room was tiny, the bed was hard, it was cold, the walls were thin and the shower strange but I loved every minute of it! This place is about the charm, it is a courtyard hotel in keeping with its Hutong surrounding, using great... more

Lu Song Yuan is within walking distance of the Forbidden City and just around the corner from a lively pedestrian street with bars and restaurants, yet it is located in a historic courtyard building in a quiet hutong that gives a sense of an older, calmer era in Beijing's history. We loved the classic furnishings and decor, and our room... more

I'm glad I transferred to this hotel after reading about it in a guidebook - it's an awesome experience staying in an authentic old courtyard style hotel. The rooms are clean, new and has oriental furniture and furnishings that complement the style of the architecture. There's also internet connection in the rooms. Located in the Bachang Hutong, it is 5-10mins... more

Wonderful location in a hutong, excellent walking experiences in all directions. Reasonably close to the Forbidden City, Beihai Park, etc. Rooms are on the small side but homey and comfortable, several charming courtyards. Dining room is very good. Staff is okay with English. more

Queitly situated in a hutong itself it is a good base for exploring local hutongs and also walking to places like Confucius Temple, Beihai Park and even Forbidden City. Room simple and a little on the small side, but very clean and comfortable. There may be 'better' accommodation in modern tourist-trap hotels, but the atmosphere here is great. Reasonable English... more

I really recommend this hotel to whoever wants to experience a traditional beijinese house without making compromise on cleaness and only a little on comfort. Our travel agency booked the cheapest rooms. This should really be avoided (both the agency and these rooms). Comments: 1/ General - Very good personnel. Evenso this is generaly the case in China. In this... more