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Reviews of Beijing CityCourt Hotel

3 out of 5
Beijing CityCourt Hotel
14 Liulisi Xiang, Baochao Hutong, East Gulou Street, Dongcheng Dist., Beijing, Beijing

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 286 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Salman

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location.
Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Didn't sleep very well - there is a central lounge area right outside the rooms and people were sitting out there until late being very loud. Basic facilities. It's OK but the noise issues really detracted from the visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kent J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and bad fixes!
I've stayed here in the past. This is definitely not "upscale" but is an example of a home/hotel in the Hutang areas of Beijing. This is an area of narrow alleys and there is a lot of history here. That said, it is also an area that is easy to get lost in. This particular hotel uses a home with a courtyard as the basis to form a hotel. The rooms can be comfortable, and I believe they are all ensuite.The staff is very helpful - just ask, although best if you speak a little Chinese...The asst manager was able to fix my cell. That was a big plus for me. On the other hand he thought that a taxi would show up and take me to the airport. I think I would still be waiting if I believed that. Instead I grabbed my best walking shoes and went to the Airport Express, which goes through a nearby subway station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Nice and small hotel located in charming hutong area. Good location. Close MRT station (10 min walk). Close shopping and walking distance (15min) to bus stop to Great Wall (Bus 877). Hotel small, room small but for a short stay I had (3 days) did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience to allow you to go back to 500 years ago. Pro: 1) Close to "Luo Gu Xiang" with go food to eat. 2) Very clean room with modern bathroom with good AC. Con: Not easy to be accessed by car or taxi. You need to carry your luggage through 20 minutes of HuTong walk. I am sure back packer like this idea.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel close to mrt and bus.The hotel are close to most of beijing attractions cool place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do Not Stay Here- I never give bad reviews
For any price, that room would be not worth it. The walls had tape keeping the wallpaper up. It rained while I was there for the one night I had to stay there and there was a huge leak that leaked onto the bed. Mosquitos were everywhere. The room smelled horrible. And the wifi did not reach the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

bea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Boutique chineese style hotel in a very attractive historic neighborhood. The only negative thing was the internet speed. Welcoming staff, AC in room, perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Unique Experience in the Hutongs
This hotel gives you a unique opportunity to experience life in the old beijing quarters, the so called hutongs. It is an absolutely amazing experience that majes you blend with the locale who live there. The area is extremely quiet and locals are friendly, still it is very centrally located on n Beijing. There are plenty of local cafes and restaurants. Also some small grocery shops and bakery or so, where the locals buy food. Area is extremely safe day and night. Two metro stations are easily reachable in 10 minutes of walking distance. The hotel itself is small, with no more than 10 rooms arranged around an indoor court. My room was simple, but very comfortable, with western-style toilet. Shower is not enclosed, as typical of most Asian countries, so the bathroom floor gets wet when taking a shower. Not a big deal at all, though. Room comes with AC, which also acts as heater in winter (it kept NY room perfectly warm when outside the temperature reached -15C during my stat in Jan.). The hotel is run by a local family, who is welcoming. They speak little English, but the know how to communicate effectively also using some handy translator app. I definitely recommend if you want to have a more intimate and real experience of Beijing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

jl, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only okay for budget holiday
It's okay for a budget holiday, but not good if you're on business or need to get things done. No restaurant or breakfast, although the CheapTickets description says these exist. It's located in alleyways, you must walk 10 minutes to a busy intersection to find a taxi-and taxis rarely stop in this location. Day staff doesn't speak English & cannot help with taxis, or much else. Sheets in need of replacement. However, staff was friendly, rooms were clean enough, safe location.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

XQ, Ottawa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TV in my room had 3 working channels, rooms smells a bit. Location is quite central, except there is not much around. Suitable for a budget traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was lots of blood on the bedsheets.
The location was good. But we were very upset with the cleanliness. There was lots of blood on the blanket. It seems like they didn't change the bedsheets from the last client. We talked with the reception about the situation, their attitude upseted us even more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Feels traditional, facility limited. But high Performance coast ratio.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in interesting place
Nice hotel in interesting traditional place, quite central.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A nice cosy hotel in Beijing
nice hotel, beautiful courtyard, the two bedrooms we had were nice but it is a shame we paid a very different price from one night to another for the same type of room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here overnight in June. Enjoyed wondering around the alleys past traditional Beijing courthouses (many have probably not changed much in the last century, and stubbornly resist the influence of globalization). It was a short walk to the metro to see the Forbidden City. Given my budget, it was unexpected to stay in a hotel with a courtyard, traditional architecture, and such friendly staff. The room was large and relatively comfortable, with some antique furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for business travelers
This is not a hotel for business travelers. The hutong area is charming, though, and great for walking about. The area lights up in the evening. The hotel, however, is just a guest house and is over-priced. If you are lucky, you will find a staff member who speaks English. On my last day, the WiFi wandered in-and-out, which was very annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Denise, NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it! Located in the heart of the Hutong district this quaint hotel has loads of old school charm. Staff are friendly & helpful. The courtyard area is very special.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, clean enough for stay, staff very nice.

6/10 Okay

Fuju

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Most of server is really nice and helpful. just the place is not as comfort as I expect. Also the Hu-tong is not easy to get the taxi

6/10 Okay

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel, cool location
This hotel is very cool-looking from the outside, as it is a traditional Beijing hutong. But the rooms could use with some sprucing up. Everything was clean and functional, but the room decor was a bit dingy looking. Also, there is very little storage space for luggage or hanging up clothes, so if you're visiting for an extended stay that may become a problem. The room itself is comfortable, but you could probably do a bit better for the price. The location is great because it's right in the hutongs and you can easily walk to many bars.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, perfect neighborhood
My boyfriend and I had a great stay at this hotel. They gave us an upgrade when we checked in. The courtyard is beautiful, in a hutong. The hutong was full of life. Many bars, restaurants, and stores. Also very near the more touristy Gulou area so there are a lot of food/drink/shipping options. Also very near the bell and drum towers. The room was very affordable for the neighborhood and the room was very clean. It was a nice size although the double beds are a bit small for 2 people to share but manageable. We'd definitely stay here again!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent facility in hutong area
We thoroughly enjoyed our time living in the hutong for 5 days. Staff did everything to make our stay enjoyable. Breakfast available, washing done quickly and cheaply, room very comfortable. A memorable experience.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simply to far from transport
To get there is horrid - many taxis simply won't go there. To find it initially on your own would be almost impossible . Whilst cheaper than the the more central hotels you can spend the balance on taxis and train fairs unless you are prepared to walk about 3 km each way each day to the train

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

June, Honolulu, Hawaii

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No air vent in the bathroom/shower
I am sensitive to smell. I had a hard time with the odor from the drain (which happens A LOT in China when the drain pipe lacks the "S" shape to prevent gas escaping from the waste pipe). And, the direction was not good for a taxi driver to reach the hotel. I also failed to get a taxi to come to the hotel when I wanted to leave. Luckily, my luggage had 8 wheels!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rude unhelpful staff, no English as advertised
Hotel in a great area but other than that terrible. Rooms dirty, drains blocked in shower. Staff were no help, spoke selective English. Could speak English to sell you crappy tours but not to help you with directions or anything else. Seemed to be many family members staying in "hotel". It was more like a bed and breakfast, except no breakfast (not even coffee or a kettle to use) worse beds in China and staff made you feel like an unwanted house guest. People drinking in courtyard until late making sleeping hard if you have early starts. There is Downtown Backpackers up the road, we went there for help with tours and directions. They were very helpful even though we were not guests. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. You can do so much better for the price.

4/10 Poor

Katherine, usa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
great courtyard, nice rooms, terrible bathroom
Great location, close to lots of touristy things and main streets that have a lot going on (especially at night). However, it's ~10-15min walk in hutong, away from the main street. Close to subway station (~15min walk) is a plus. Great courtyard (no garden, but nice outdoor furniture), nice rooms, terrible bathrooms. Toilet doesn't flush anything solid - liquids only. Perhaps I clogged the toilet a bit by accidentally tossing in some toilet paper. Perhaps the toilet just sucks. Regardless, it'd take 5 or more flushes to get solids down. :( Also, the floor is not flat, so the water from the shower goes all over the bathroom floor before draining at the lowest point in the bathroom - at the drain between the toilet and the sink (no, not the drain right under the shower head). Thus, with each shower, you get a soapy wet bathroom floor. Rest assured, it doesn't flood. Free wifi available, friendly staff, luggage storage available. Overall, nice place if not for the bathroom. I don't know if all the bathrooms are like that, but it was enough of a shock for me. Though I would do another short cheap stay (2-3 days) and deal with the bathroom.

6/10 Okay

Sumalatha, HYDERABAD, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel but need to think about the location
It's not a good feeling when you walk or drive to the hotel, especially in the late night (we arrived at 2am). Most of the drivers doesn't want to come to pick up from the hotel as it is in a very narrow street ( into the Hutong). However, inside the hotel all is well, we didn't find any issues. Staff were helpful and receiving. Room was clean. They take 200 CNY as deposit when you check-in, which is completely refundable at check out.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional stay in the heart of Beijing
A very comfortable and traditional stay in the heart of a Beijing Hutong. Reasonably priced with helpful staff on hand 24hrs a day.

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Lewistown, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The way to see how the real people live in China
The ultimate in the chineese experience, old Beijing. If you go to china stay here. The real world NO American stuff. Only one maybe 2 anywhere who spoke English, but very helpful to write for you in Chinese what you wanted.. Really amazing.. Very safe area to walk late at night. Subway easy to find. Wow Wow...

6/10 Okay

Atif Wadood, Kelsterbach GERMANY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was oky for that price. Do not expact too much. It is located in very poor area.

10/10 Excellent

TeacherMW, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay
It is within 15 minutes walking of 2 subway stops, the drum and bell towers, and a lively lakeside entertainment/shopping district. The lama temple is also nearby. There are also lots of restaurants near the hotel. The folks who work there are helpful and knowledgeable, there are lots of places to sit and hang out, and the wifi is pretty good. The bed was a little stiff but that is common in China. I would definitely stay there again.

8/10 Good

Timothy, bloomington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location; Good Service--Everything you need
We stayed at Beijing City Court for 4 days June 2015. I'm a regular traveler to and throughout China. If your expectations are in the right place, you will not be disappointed. The hotel is conveniently located near AnDing Men and GuLou subway stops, plenty of restaurants (of all flavors and budgets), bars. Best yet, your are nestled in Beijing's hutongs. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. We used their laundry service too. By some standards, the room is small. Nevertheless, it was more than adequate for my wife and I as we had meetings most days. The bed was comfortable and clean. The bathrooms are OK. Keep in mind that the sewage system in many hutongs are not up to the standards of newer communities in the city. If you are weirded out by these things, then, maybe this hotel isn't for you. I like to think that it adds character to the place. Would stay there again for sure.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel.
I really enjoyed my stay at the Beijing city court hotel. The location was great. There was great sight seeing near by. The nightlife in the area was exciting. The room was average but the customer service is was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Dan, British Columbia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hutong Experience In China
Fantastic hutong experience in China. Inexpensive but great places to eat nearby. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They speak English very well. Close to subway and buses.

8/10 Good

Roger, Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient to subway
This was my second stay here this month, for 1 night on the way home. As previously, everything was great. As mentioned by others, the bed was hard, but that's the norm for China.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Roger, Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An fascinating place to stay
A real experience. The CityCourt hotel is in the middle of a Hutong and is in the style of the courtyard homes, with individual rooms opening onto a central yard, equipped with swings and tables. Some of the staff speak English and are happy to arrange tours, etc.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Vanessa, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hutong Experience
Hotel staff were very nice. I needed to checkout at 5am in the morning and get a cab to the hotel, which was absolutely no problem at all. The first time getting to the hotel will be difficult. the location on expedia is not correct! recommend taking a cab. Other than that, great location and the room is great. a real Chinese experience.

6/10 Okay

Mrs. Dong, Beijing

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfy bed, poor drainage
Overall this cheap hotel works well for a quick stay. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from the subway, clean enough, and nice staff. However, don't expect to take a warm shower in the morning (evening works) and plan on the shower floor being flooded due to poor drainage for at least an hour after use. The rooms are a little stuffy, and the blanket too thick for summer use.

8/10 Good

David Jagger, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfiest bed in China?
Really enjoyed our stay - hotel is in a great location in a lively hutong neighbourhood near shops & cafes, and staff were always attentive & smiling. After a water problem prevented us taking showers the morning we checked out, they let us shower later when we came back to collect our luggage. Really appreciated, made all the difference before an overnight train journey.

8/10 Good

Jiefu, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hard to find, but oh so cool
had to call to get directions and taxi just let me out and pointed. that is the only problem though don't underestimate it if you are not adventurous or have heavy luggage. room was unique as was the old time garden. give this type hotel ANY DAY over a five star hotel. cold beer and waters can be bought cheaply on site. Wi-Fi works and they'll even do your laundry cheaply! Will stay there again!!!