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  5. Reviews of Xingshe Alley Courtyard Hotel Beijing Wangfujing Forbidden City Branch - Breakfast included & English speaking reception & Free WiFi and Laundry room & Hutong Culture & Cat-keeping & Flower-growing Terrace & One day tour service & Free coffee

Review Score

Based on 124 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room(No Window)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be nice if there was a window, beds could be more comfortable but were fine, but definitely direction how to get to the hotel should be specified more clearly as we were looking for it for 20 minutes

    Clean, good facilities , free snacks and drinks were great, relaxing area, big TV, overall happy, very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Li Yuan Parent-Child Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked a room for 4 and on arrival had to add an extra room because it was not adequate for our whole group. We also had constant problems with toilet.

    Staff were amazing! Rooms and facilities were always clean and breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    7.0
    If you're looking for a budget hotel, this is good enough as you won't be spending much time in it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Skylight Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was very small. No space for large suitcases. The nearest decent restaurant was almost 1 km away towards the left although these is a convenience store to the right.

    It is affordable and the staff were able to communicate in English and were helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    8.0
    All in all, a pleasant stay, homely feel and very very sweet and helpful staffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Skylight Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The downside is that it is not near the mtr and that there are no lift in the hotel. We have to lug our heavy luggages up and down the stairs

    The property is beautifully done up and the size of the rooms that i had booked were comfortable for all of us to open our luggages. The staffs, Coco and her colleague, were very helpful when we met with a problem with our delivery. They went over the top to help us with our missing parcel and offered us a few solutions which helped us solved our problem within 2hrs. Last but not least, they have a cute kitty welcoming us everyday!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The toilets clog quite often which is understandable, considering it's an ancient neighborhood (Hutong). The staff fixed it promptly.

    The staff is very nice and friendly, especially Lisa and Vna. The cat Pudding is so adorable. It is located near the subway which is convenient.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    7.0
    Good location with more potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sunshine Balcony Family Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To junior staff (very little English despite of many international guest, little proactivenees), room not cleaned properly (after 10 days of stay no bed sheets change, faucet looks bit dirty)

    Located in a traditional Hutong

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay close to many sights and restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was not very well organized

    Nice stay close to many sights and restaurants. Pretty calm.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    8.0
    Good experience away from crowd
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the room had bad smell and we can't do room change due to full occupancy.

    Staff was friendly and Location was away from main crowd, but we managed to get good selection of food nearby.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay with friendly staffs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room(No Window)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If only hotels don’t allow the smokers to smoke inside as the smells will get into the room and smell badly. Hotel should be strictly non smoking will be better.

    Location is accessible to metro and easy to find food within. Room is small and cost. Except the toilet in the room I stayed had a weird smell. But overall value for money. This service is excellent by the friendly staffs too, they are very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walking just around the hotel, I didn't find much food options.

    Great staff, Grace was very nice and helpful. The room was clean and everything needed was in it. I had a flight at 11:50 PM, they let my stay in my room as late as possible until next costumer arrives. As it was very cold, I didn't want to kill 8 hours outside. They told me I could be using their lounge/ rest area and leave when I need. Really appreciate! Thank you very much. There was a japanese toilet in my room :) with heated seat.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    7.0
    The room was comfortable and location is convenient. We enjoyed our stay except for some small things that could be impr
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon arrival we did not get our key card for the room until late evening so had to ask the staff to keep opening the door manually for us which is a little inconvenient. The excuse was that previous guest had not returned the key. The bathroom was quite smelly and there was quite a bit of mould in the basin which made it look unattractive and the walls must be thin as we heard noise loud and clear all night long. Our room was right next to reception, so with guests coming in and out we did not get much peace until very late, that also the outside light was shining through the gap under the door which I had to put bath mat to block the light.

    The hotel was conveniently located and close to the metro station. The staff were lovely but spoke enough English. The complimentary drinks including the soft drink and coffee is a bonus. The room was comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great little spot for a short stay in Beijing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls are a bit thin, so if you're there on a weekend, it can be a little noisy with people coming and going.

    Staff were so friendly, really cute affordable accommodation, only 10min walk to main shopping district in Beijing. Lots of food close by too.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very happy stay. My kids want to go back again to play with the cat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the shower head could be replaced with a newer one.

    The cat on the counter was too cute...the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was quiet.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room(No Window)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very helpful and friendly. Grace in particular helped collect all our parcels and offer us drinks and helped us move our luggage.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    strongly recommended. we feel very safe staying at alley
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Parent-Child Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    clean, quiet, safe. lily, coco were very helpful and they make us feel at home. they helped us book tour group and often give suggestion. love pudding in the house. surely our main highlight for our trip

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    9.0
    Strategic location and comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Parent-Child Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff, Lisa and her colleagues, are very nice and very helpful. The place is so clean and comfortabel. Strategic location, close to wangfujing street and close to forbidden city.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’m not sure but maybe the name of the hotel is different on Maps. The driver drove me to another place when I first arrived and had to walk 10m to the place.

    It’s very clean and comfortable. It looks the same as in pictures. Also very quiet. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The cat is cute.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    8.0
    Good and decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet has a bit of smell if the exhaust fan is not turn on.

    The room was clean and cozy

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom has poor ventilation. There is no window and the air extraction system works very poorly.

    The staff. Coco is a very good hostess and employee. She was very kind to us, she helped us order our taxi. She is an exemplary worker in her dealings with tourists. We loved her and also the cat. He is the best too!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    8.0
    A great stay in the heart of old Beijing near places of interest, bakeries, eateries and niche shops.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Skylight Family Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom basins need some deep washing at the lining near the mirror.

    The staff was helpful in assisting us with our questions and needs. Li Li 莉莉,Lisa莉萨, Coco 贾贾 were friendly and patient in attending to us, even offering to make us a cup of coffee. The supervisor, Ting Ting 婷婷,was extremely patient, calm and detail-minded. They all went the extra mile.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    9.0
    An enjoyable and pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Li Yuan Parent-Child Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing much except the shower pressure was weak.

    The biggest plus point is the staff. They were excellent- very helpful and accommodating. Our group of 4 took the parent-child room. Size was adequate for our needs as we didn’t have big bags. About 10 mins walk to Chaoyangmen Metro. The eateries at the main street are patronised by the locals. If you are looking for something more upmarket to have your breakfast, that street is not for you. The hotel has a very sweet cat, Pudding, who loves to sleep at the reading area at night. We liked the area and we certainly had a good stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really friendly helpfull staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good treat and great location, not that for thier cat
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was clean but weird smell, dislike me and my guest. They have a beautiful cat, I love cat, but is in a cage the whole day, kind of cruel.. I expected a different treat to this beautiful pet, looked sad and old

    Location and staff .: decoration was also fine.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    9.0
    Very close everything! It was a comfortable stay... and the cat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Maybe the place is not sound proof. Our normal talks seems to annoy the other rooms (we were not even shouting and just having a good relaxing time). Other than that, the hotel is peaceful and that they

    I like the very helpful staff. They also provided everything we needed. It is very close to establishments, a lot of restaurant options, close small grocery stores. Bonus is that they have a very cute and sweet cat! :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    7.0
    Hotel with friendly staff in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Li Yuan Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls are thin and please let the poor cat in the lobby out of that tiny cage. Wi-Fi was very bad.

    The location was great, the staff was friendly, we got free drinks when we checked in, it’s near all sights and in a quiet street.

    Stayed in September 2024

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