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4.8 out of 5

"It is really good located one block from Forbidden City. It is enough for vacations, clear not a 5 star hotel " More

By a verified traveler on Wed 03 Jul 2019

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Forbidden City, connected to a shopping center

City center stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Beijing hotel, you'll find Forbidden City and The Palace Museum. Tiananmen and Wangfujing Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. A terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli are also on offer.

Courtyard King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premier Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Courtyard Twin Room

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City

Everyone (3) Family (1)
4 out of 5
It is really good located one block from Forbidden City. It is enough for vacations, clear not a 5 star hotel

Posted by on Jul 3, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 5, 2019 by Nina

Dear distinguished guest, thank you for staying with hotel kapok and your great support to our hotel. Hotel kapok is featuring at good location, fashion and simple design with individualized service. Hotel is adjacent to Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, walking within 10minutes. We are very appreciate your valued comments and compliment, it will be our great passion for our work in the future, our entire crew are looking forward to seeing you next time at hotel kapok Beijing, wish you everything go well.

5 out of 5
This was our first time in China and we were on a family vacation with our 9 and 10 year old boys. We we very happy with Hotel Kapok. We had the family suite which was spacious with plenty of room for our family of 4. It was much bigger than a traditional hotel room. The hotel is modern and clean with staff who speak English. The location was perfect! While there is a hotel restaurant, we wanted to really experience China. There are two outdoor food stands across the street where we got breakfast each morning (about $15-20 USD for the whole family). We could easily walk to Tienaman Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Wangfujing Street, and the Night Market. After touring Beijing for four days, we did not see any location that we would have preferred more than Hotel Kapok.

Posted by on Apr 19, 2018

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5 out of 5

Neat and trendy hotel near Wangfujing St

Very nice staff and helpful with all the questions. Few of them spoke good English and were great at guiding how to get around. These hotels are great for couples and he breakfast is also great.

Posted by , from San Jose, CA on Jan 11, 2016

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5 out of 5

Happy at Kapok

Pros: It was modern in design, yet had friendly service. Staff was very helpful in every single instance.
Cons: Give the guests two keys. At times had to coordinate activity with brother, which made things a bit inconvenient with one key per room.
Location: Only 6 blocks from the Forbidden City in one direction, a large-scale mall 4 blocks away in the other. Charming noodle shops, etc. in between.
My brother and I stayed at the Kapok for one weekend and were happily surprised with the quality and charm of our hotel as I had randomly picked it from a map showing proximity to the Forbidden City. Truly a little gem of a hotel! We arrived before check-in time, but the accommodating staff got our room ready early with no fuss. The location is easily within walking distance of the Forbidden City, which pleased me greatly. The in-house restaurant has convenient hours and delicious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and I have no complaints about either the food or the service. The staff was also helpful in arranging a Great Wall Tour package with a wonderful guide and a lot of sights packed into the excursion. Without doubt, I recommend the Kapok Hotel for an excellent and pleasing stay.

Posted by , from California on Apr 20, 2015

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About the Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City

Location 16 Donghuamen Street, Beijing, Beijing 100006

Renovations + Closures

This property is closed from December 1 2023 to November 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

This property will be closed from December 1 2023 to November 1 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).

 

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City. This 4-star Beijing hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Beijing Railway Station (3.4 km / 2.1 mi)
  • Metro station: Jinyu Hutong Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)

Room Amenities

Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City offers 89 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Beijing hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Bathrooms are partially open
  • Select Comfort beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Unique decor
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 181.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CNY 68 for adults and CNY 34 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CNY 181.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National Rating

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.