Manxin Mansion, a Traditional Siheyuan Courtyard by Houhai and Drum Tower in Beijing  

In the heart of old Beijing's hutong district on Xitao Hutong, Jiugulou Street, this boutique courtyard hotel sits minutes from the North Second Ring Road. It looks north to the Second Ring Road and south to the Drum Tower, with Shichahai and the Lama Temple nearby. Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Tiananmen/Wangfujing, Yandai Xiejie and Nanluoguxiang Food Street are all within easy reach.

Housed in a renovated 400-year-old mansion, the property showcases carved beams, painted rafters and winding grey-brick courtyards. Rooms are warmly decorated with mini-bars, luxury mattresses and all‑cotton satin bedding. Smart rooms use body-induction power and app/voice controls for lights, curtains, AC and TV, while bathrooms offer high-end toiletries and dense rainforest showerheads. A sunroom, book bar and café are tucked into the courtyard for relaxed downtime.

On-site highlights include a restaurant, a fitness center and elevator access. Enjoy the sunroom, book bar and café for slow courtyard mornings and people-watching in the hutong. Modern perks like app-controlled rooms and smart entry make stays effortless.

The hotel restaurant blends Chinese and Western dishes and treats first-night guests to a complimentary buffet. Expect authentic Beijing flavors and pastries, from fried sauce noodles and ruyi wontons to shaobing with meat, sweet glutinous rice dumplings and hawthorn cake.