“deep dive in Beijing”

The double happiness hotel is a classic Chinese court yard hotel with small rooms. It's not a luxury place to stay but their service is excellent, the staff is very friendly and the hotel situated in the middle of a hutong, so an excellent place to get to know Beijing.

“Stay in the hutongs”

To really experience Beijing, a stay in a hutong hotel has to beat a plastic chain hotel for style and fun. The Double Happiness has an authentic location in the house of an old Chinese scholar, with colourful silks and lanterns, attentive friendly staff, a beautiful peaceful courtyard, but also that essential for 21st century travellers - a modern, wonderfully appointed bathroom. Don't miss it!

“Authentic Chinese experience, very warm and friendly.”

We wanted a Chinese hotel experience and the Double Happiness delivered.The staff are wonderful, helpful and friendly and speak very good english. Presentation of the rooms is fantastic, always serviced and so warm even in the middle of winter. I can't speak highly enough of this hotel, it was just a pleasure to have spent our holiday there.

“Made every bit of my visit to Beijing so much more enjoyable!”

Double Happiness Hotel was very comfortable. The decor was done so beautifully that it made you feel special staying there. The staff was very helpful and very efficient. I'd gladly recommend this hotel to anyone who will be visiting Beijing. It's conveniently located near the popular must-see sights (walking distance and to the subway). I miss Beijing for it culture that opened my eyes to a new world other than my own here in North America!!

“An unexpected treasure”

What a nice place to stay in what seem at first to be unprepossessing surroundings. It was a little difficult to find at first; some taxi drivers didn't want to know. Also our Chinese friends thought it odd that we chose it. It was full of character and sense of place and a world away from the big internationals. Great breakfast too.

“Beijing gem”

Our whole trip to Beijing was based on TripAdvisor reviews and everything was just as we had hoped. The hotel is in a great location just near the subway. Very interesting to see the Chinese way of life in a hutong which is quickly disappearing. The hotel was as all the other reviewers had said - we had no disappointments at all. We also found our guide, Lucy, on TripAdvisor and she was wonderful. Arranged everything as promised. Have misplaced her e-mail address but I got it from here. Would highly recommend using her - her knowledge is extensive and service was great. Staying in this hotel was much nicer than staying in one of the large generic hotels - would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the Chinese way of life.

“Will stay there next time in Beijing.”

Really helpful English speaking staff.

“A Perfect Place to stay in Beijing”

From start to finish this hotel could not be faulted. The situation in a Beijing Hutong gives one a true sense of Chinese city life. Don't stay here if you want to walk out into a Western Hotel lobby and taxi rank on a main street. Do stay here if you want to stroll down a small Hutong to a small row of interesting (and cheap) restaurants filled with Beijing citizens enjoying their dinners. The hotel is in easy walking distance of all the main sights, or it is quite simple to take a subway from the local Dongsi station. The actual hotel itself is exquisite, based around two two-hundred year old courtyards. The lady behind the 'Happy Bar' is a real sweetie and the staff cannot do too much to help you, including booking tours, train tickets and taxis. The breakfast is incredible. Personally, we thought the owners have got their hotel just right. A mix of China, Beijing and comfortable living. We will DEFINITELY stay here again.

“Tell Susan (front desk) Summer & Winter sent you!”

The staff at this hotel make it amazing. They are helpful, friendly and always accommodating.

“Great little hotel with a unique experience!”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Double Happiness Hotel. We had two adults and two children (ages 3 and 5) and everyone was comfortable in the Family Room. The only negative I can say is that it's too bad their meal service doesn't start until 5 or 6 o'clock (except for breakfast from 7:00 - 9:30). For the most part their food was excellent and with kids it's nice to not have to leave the hotel - especially when you can eat outside in the courtyard. I will definitely stay here on my next visit to Beijing.