We stayed for 4 nights at the Sihe hotel and really enjoyed being in a courtyard style Chinese house (of which there are not many left now in Beijing). The staff were friendly although seemed shy and a little reticent - I think this might explain the previous comment about lack of conversation. However the timid breakfast lady did respond... more

Unlike most other reviewers here, I found this hotel to be disappointing and poor value for money - and I have lived in, and travelled extensively across, Asia for six years. The hotel seems to be trading off its image as a quaint, old-fashioned, Chinese style inn, and is charging foreign guests a premium price for what is, in fact,... more

We really enjoyed staying here. The staff is wonderfully friendly and helpful--they even packed us a breakfast when we had to catch an early flight out. The striking thing about the hotel is how quiet it is. Your basically in the middle of Beijing, and once you get to the hotel you really cannot hear any city noise. They have... more

We have just returned from Beijing were we stayed in this authentic little hotel situated in the Hutong. It was an amazing experience. The hotel is truly chinese with traditional furniture and atmosphere. On arrival there we were very scepticle of this little alley way and whether it will be safe living in this narrow residential street. Well, well to... more

I booked this hotel on the basis of reviews here in TripAdvisor. And everything that I read was absolutely true. From the front desk personnel to the room itself, this is a fabulous hotel. I booked a triple room. When we arrived we were told we were "upgraded" at no additional cost. I always get a little nervous when I... more

This hotel was just what I was looking for in that it was small, in a tradional part of the city, walking distance to tourist things but plenty of real chinese experiences and local resturants (no english tho). the hotel is small with few rooms but had 24hr desk, organised tours, gave good directions and had good drivers. The room... more

If the Chinese did B&B's it would look something like this. Not everyone likes B&B's, nor are they suitable for everyone's needs. There is no arguing matters of taste; decide what you want and make your plans accordingly. Viewed through that prism, I shall add my experience to the Great Sihe-Hotel-is-it-Elegant-or-Dumpy Debate. The location, once you--and your hack--overcome the initial... more

My husband and I along with our adult daughter stayed here for five nights in May. While all our hotels during our two week plus visit were memorable for various reasons, this one was fabulous on all points: atmosphere, service, location, value. The hutongs are quickly vanishing: cherish the opportunity to absorb their community spirit by staying in this beautifully... more

We stayed at the Sihe hotel for eight nights in late April. We arranged with the hotel to be picked up at the airport upon our evening arrival, and were delivered to our destination quickly and efficiently. We spent the first three nights in a V.I.P. room, a suite that was beautifully appointed in antique Chinese furnishings. The last five... more