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East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Yonghe Temple, connected to a shopping center

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Family Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Interior
Street view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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No. 95, Baochao Hutong, Gulou East St., Dongcheng, Beijing, 100019
  • Place, Shichahai
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Houhai Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bell and Drum Towers
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Signature Twin Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Signature Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Signature Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Standard Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Elite Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Elite Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Beijing

Central Beijing getaway .Your stay at this Downtown Beijing hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Yonghe Temple and Forbidden City. Beihai Park and Wangfujing Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Shichahai - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Luogu Alley - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Houhai Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bell and Drum Towers - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yonghe Temple - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Beijing North Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Nanluoguxiang Station - 16 min walk
  • Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Still Water - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京茉北京小馆 Jingmo Beijing Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tapas By Alba - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鸿记潮汕砂锅粥 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ravens - ‬3 min walk

About this property

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

4-star hotel near Yonghe Temple, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Beijing hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Beijing hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: CNY 38 for adults and CNY 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 38 for adults and CNY 28 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Forbidden City Drum Tower
East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Hotel
East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Beijing
East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Hotel Beijing

Frequently asked questions

How close is East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower to the airport?

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower is 15.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower.

Does East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of CNY 38 for adults and CNY 28 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower have a pool?

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower does not have a pool.

Does East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower to downtown Beijing?

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower is 2.6 mi away from Beijing.

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

KUN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, wet, smelly and dirty bathroom, with mold around the shower. No table, no space to set even a cup with your brush and nowhere to hang your clean clothes.if you have more than 2 people, others have to stay in the bed, because you have no chair no sofa no space even stand. Horrible place in in my 20 more years travel experience. Go to the hotel called: JamFS.Joyce , just 5 minutes away. Pay less get better everything you need! Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! Perfect in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. Very small compaired to the pictures but well kept and clean. The biggest issue we had was finding the hotel. The taxi driver did not drop us off in the correct location for one but the address listed in expedia was not correct. So hopefully this will soon be remedied for future travelers. We were getting dropped off on the backside but there was no sinage or entance we could find. So ended up walking through the alleys and blocks until we finaaly found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Haipeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting old Beijing on foot. I enjoyed the local food, the hutong culture, and the ancient architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers an excellent location,not far away from major subway lines and within walking distance of attractions. The rooms are clean, and well-equipped, making for a comfortable stay. Staff are friendly & helpful. For travelers looking to explore Beijing with ease, this hotel’s prime location and solid amenities make it a great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent location and the Hutons around the hotel provided excellent food and drink options. The hotel was very clean and the staff friendly. The only downside was that the rooms were small with very limited storage. There was no wardrobe in our room, only 1 small cupboard and 1 small open bedside unit, this meant that there was virtually nowhere to put clothes. Apart from that the bathroom was a wet room as opposed to having a separate shower but that was no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very solid. Good location with endless amounts of stores and restaurants just steps away. Staff was very friendly. The mattress was very soft, so if you prefer a firmer mattress, you may not like that. I personally prefer firmer, but that’s just a personal preference and not an issue with the hotel. Only a couple of issues. Where my room was located, the wifi would cut in and out if I didn’t leave my phone near the desk area. Basically had to leave it on or near the bedside table to keep service. Then the other issue is the room had a slight smell of smoke to it, especially the first night. I’m not sure if someone smoked in the room previously, or if it was another room or outside. It did get better the second night and I didn’t notice it the third. Overall, no major complaints and would definitely stay here again when I come back to Beijing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean room , very good area and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thin walls, can hear neighbours easily, otherwise great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and cozy in the alley.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a quiet location but close to the subway and lots of shops and restaurants. Fairly close to Beihai Park. Beds were soft and the room was cleaned when we were away. Great wifi. Difficult to find on a map as its down an alley - I only have chinese maps so this may be why and the address wasnt traanslated well into chinese. Not a lot to offer - no hotel restaurant or bar. a little pricey for its value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Los Angeles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cozy hotel. I loved it. It is close to a metro station (10 minutes of walk).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Knut

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great with great staff and the rooms are huge. Definitely better than the pictures! One thing though, people don’t seem to understand it is an hotel, and they have conversations on the corridor at midnight, kids are running everywhere at 6am. Staff should be able to tell them to keep quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025