In the heart of Beijing, East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower offers a unique blend of culture and comfort. Explore the on-site art gallery, indulge in local cuisine breakfast options or unwind with a drink at the bar. With high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning services and helpful staff nearby Beihai Park and Forbidden City.
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9.09.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms
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Standard Single Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed
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Family Quadruple Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Family Room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Signature Double Room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Signature Twin Room, Non Smoking
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Elite Double Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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What's nearby
Yonghe Temple - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Wangfujing Street - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Forbidden City - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Tiananmen Square - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Tiananmen - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) - 36 min drive
Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.) - 74 min drive
Beijing North Railway Station - 15 min drive
Beijing Railway Station - 17 min drive
Beijing Tsinghua Park Station - 26 min drive
Nanluoguxiang Station - 16 min walk
Shichahai Station - 17 min walk
Yonghegong Lama Temple Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
Jam Bar - 2 min walk
陕西民俗文化餐厅 - 2 min walk
花前悦膳 - 2 min walk
麻辣香锅 - 2 min walk
Dada酒吧 - 2 min walk
About this property
East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower
When you stay at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Wangfujing Street and Forbidden City. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, The Palace Museum and Sanlitun Road are within a short drive.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–8:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Art gallery on-site
Designer shops on-site
Shopping centre on-site
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Memory-foam mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CNY 38 for adults and CNY 28 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
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
Are pets allowed at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower like?
East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower is in Downtown Beijing, a short 6-minute walk from Shichahai and 8 minutes' walk from South Luogu Alley.
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East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
2 March 2025
Neat and clean room , very good area and kind staff
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2025
It was nice and cozy in the alley.
Duy
Duy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2025
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
Maxim
Maxim, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2025
Thin walls, can hear neighbours easily, otherwise great.
Shuo
Shuo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 April 2025
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.
Phillip Michael
Phillip Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2025
Knut
Knut, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 January 2020
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
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 January 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2019
It was a very cozy hotel. I loved it. It is close to a metro station (10 minutes of walk).