Red Capital ResidencevsSitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House and Red Capital Residence are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Red Capital Residence ranks significantly higher than Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House. Red Capital Residence is ranked #18 in Beijing with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Red Capital Residence
No.9 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Art Deco furnishings steal the show at this Cultural Revolution-themed siheyuan, set around a tiny central courtyard." Full review
Concierge
"Apparat-chic reigns at this tiny five-room hotel, set on a narrow, bustling hutong street near Tiananmen Square."
Fodor's
"Each of the four rooms at this boutique courtyard hotel... are decorated with antiques and according to different themes." Full review
Insight Guides
"This exclusive boutique hotel is within a Qing-dynasty courtyard house northeast of Wangfujing (past the Dongsi Mosque)."
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Dongsi historic district, this restored boutique hotel includes five rooms surrounding a small courtyard like a traditional siheyuan." Full review
Rough Guide
"Formerly a state guesthouse, this discreet hutong hotel now has five rooms tricked out with Cultural Revolution artefacts."
Time Out
"Some rave about the historic atmosphere and five themed rooms around a central courtyard – one named after a famous concubine and fittingly decked out in red." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Make your choice from four rooms decked out with paraphernalia that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum." Full review
Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
No.57 Nianzi Hutong, Jingshanhoujie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hidden among a maze of hútòng is this attractive choice within a fabulous location – authentically hidden away from more touristy areas in one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods." Full review
Rough Guide
"Tucked away in a quiet hutong, this is another converted courtyard house that offers an intimate atmosphere, a bit of character, friendly staff, pets, and dodgy plumbing."
The Telegraph
7.0
"An attractive courtyard home with great service, clean rooms, and a captivating sense of history, City Walls is one of the more charming budget choices in China’s capital." Full review