Beijing Sihe Courtyard Hotel  

In the heart of Beijing, minutes from Wangfujing Street and the Forbidden City. This historic siheyuan-style courtyard hotel sits close to St. Joseph's Cathedral and the National Art Museum of China. Family-friendly and perfect for exploring the city on foot.

Built on a 400-year-old siheyuan and once the home of famed artist Mei Lanfang, the property preserves antique carved dragon-and-phoenix furniture and shared inner and outer courtyards. Eighteen air-conditioned rooms open to private patios and include minibars, refrigerators and 26-inch LCD TVs; select rooms feature electric blankets and rainfall showerheads. Expect calm, traditional Beijing character with restored noble-era details.

24-hour room service and a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast start each day. Free wired and wireless internet in all rooms, a garden, children's playground, bicycles to rent, concierge, gift shop/newsstand and tour/ticket assistance keep things easy. Airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Express check-in and check-out, complimentary wired and wireless internet, and lobby newspapers. Concierge and shuttle services support business travel needs.

Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is included and 24-hour room service covers late arrivals. You're also a short walk from Wangfujing's lively street-food scene and nearby restaurants.