Title: Beijing Courtel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=597&destination=Beijing%2C+Beijing+%28and+vicinity%29%2C+China&selected=2141840&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Beijing Courtel Travelers find themselves in the bustling heart of Downtown Beijing, where helpful staff assist with daily plans while guests enjoy drinks at the hotel bar. ## Photo gallery for Beijing Courtel ![Front of property - Beijing Courtel (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2141900/2141840/c6e1bb9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Beijing Courtel (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2141900/2141840/w400h250x0y17-0ff1b1b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![WiFi - Beijing Courtel (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2141900/2141840/57291e05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![WiFi - Beijing Courtel (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2141900/2141840/cfabc8f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Beijing Courtel (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2141900/2141840/w395h265x4y0-fad029e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Beijing Courtel stands in Downtown Beijing, offering a lively atmosphere with its bar and restaurant. Guests appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi and the attentive 24-hour front desk staff who address all visitor needs. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Restaurant - Bar - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=2141840&PinnedHotelID=2141840&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Indoor pool, open 6 AM to 11 PM, pool loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/5000000/4430000/4426700/4426639/fdb56e55_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Sheraton Grand Beijing Dongcheng Hotel Dongcheng - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 189 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Beijing-Dongcheng-Hotel.h4426639.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-5&chkout=2026-4-6&rm1=a2®ionId=178237&destination=Beijing (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=39.906,116.385&searchId=0025e8b7-fb7f-4330-8da8-39043336ea01&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106184900/106184839/b596aa4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing Downtown Beijing - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews £1,403 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Hotels-Mandarin-Oriental-Qianmen.h106184839.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-6&chkout=2026-4-7&rm1=a2®ionId=178237&destination=Beijing (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=39.906,116.385&searchId=0025e8b7-fb7f-4330-8da8-39043336ea01&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Lobby](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/70000/63900/63853/cb0fdb7a_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### The St. Regis Beijing Downtown Beijing - Pool - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 188 reviews £166 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Hotels-The-St-Regis-Beijing.h63853.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-5&chkout=2026-4-6&rm1=a2®ionId=178237&destination=Beijing (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=39.906,116.385&searchId=0025e8b7-fb7f-4330-8da8-39043336ea01&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29150000/29148700/29148667/e5204701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing Downtown Beijing - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Restaurant 9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews £609 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beijing-Hotels-Mandarin-Oriental-Wangfujing.h29148667.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-6&chkout=2026-4-7&rm1=a2®ionId=178237&destination=Beijing (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=39.906,116.385&searchId=0025e8b7-fb7f-4330-8da8-39043336ea01&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBeijing-Hotels-Beijing-Courtel.h2141840.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBeijing-Hotels-Beijing-Courtel.h2141840.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Downtown Beijing, a neighbourhood in Beijing, Beijing Courtel is near a metro station. Forbidden City and The Palace Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wangfujing Street and Sanlitun Road. Summer Palace and Zhongnanhai are also worth visiting. [Visit our Beijing travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beijing.dx178237) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.94765%2C116.40611&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O-8NWYOTdL8oC7WrKmTc7zxQXdo=) No,8 Courtyard Andingmen West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing, 100009 ### What's nearby - ![Yonghe Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061617/00a0ae7b-3d65-40b9-908d-c481c925fb1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yonghe Temple 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Zhonglou or Bell Tower in Beijing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061649/1593c1cc-cd09-4918-b117-7eabbe0e8df5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bell and Drum Towers 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Wudaoying Hutong 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Dongcheng Chengxian Street 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - South Luogu Alley 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Beijing North Railway Station 6 min drive - Andingmen Station 7 min walk - Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Metal Hands 7 min walk - Pebbles Courtyard 6 min walk - School 8 min walk - Sirena Bar 海妖 7 min walk - Barblu Restaurant & Bar 闲 西餐 酒吧 8 min walk ## About this property ### Beijing Courtel Boutique hotel near Wangfujing Street Beijing Courtel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information - A front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at Beijing Courtel have amenities, such as WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802800/3802728/b983375c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG Chaoyang - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 524 reviews £53 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=3802728&PinnedHotelID=3802728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5340000/5331200/5331166/28cf0a99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Chaoyang - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 551 reviews £205 includes taxes & fees 30 Apr - 1 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-30&endDate=2026-05-01&selected=5331166&PinnedHotelID=5331166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2150000/2145000/2144971/e2d928d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel Chaoyang - 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24-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Tour and ticket assistance ## Policies ### 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 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Beijing Courtel Beijing Courtel Hotel Courtel Hotel Courtel Hotel Beijing Beijing Courtel Hotel Beijing Courtel Beijing Beijing Courtel Hotel Beijing ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Beijing Courtel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Beijing Courtel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Amber 23 Mar 2012 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Location and Friendly Staff Advice for anyone who has not been to China before: Beds are always hard - that's how people like it in China Bathrooms are usually stinky - Its the current state of the nations plumbing I lived in Beijing and recently came back to visit. After staying w/friends I thought it might be nice to stay in a hotel for the rest of the trip. Having already stayed there in a summer's past, I decided to stay at the Courtel again, this time in the winter. Its a great place! Its across the street from the Andingmen subway and walking distance to Lama Temple, hutongs, chuanr, and even a few shops, coffee houses, bars and other expat hangouts. They do serve a "western" breakfast which is convenient (although not the tastiest) and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Bonus: working AC and heat. I love the ambiance - the courtyard rooms instead of yet another highrise is a real treat and there's always travelers from all over willing to spark friendly conversation. I believe the hotel even has tours to sign up for to the great wall, to see acrobat shows, etc. etc. etc. While it isn't the cleanest joint in town, its a lot cleaner than a lot of joints and I'd stay there again. Keep in mind you are in China. Expectations and priorities aren't always the same as what you might find elsewhere but keep in mind different isn't always bad :). PS - they have water jugs in every courtyard for drinking - very convenient since you can't drink the tap in Beijing. ##### Amber ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Norfolk Accommodation - mYminiBreak](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kings-Lynn-Hotels-Norfolk-Coast-BB-Cottages-And-Camping.h22404790.Hotel-Information) > - [travelodgeuk Hotels in Kirkby in Ashfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkby-In-Ashfield-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d3000010889--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Departamento San Alfonso del mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vina-Del-Mar-Hotels-Departamento-San-Alfonso-Del-Mar.h8344031.Hotel-Information) > - [THE PIG in the South Downs - West Sussex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arundel-Hotels-THE-PIG-In-The-South-Downs.h105115717.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near Medjugorje Shrine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Medjugorje-Shrine-Hotels.0-l6098782-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Sixmilebridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sixmilebridge-Hotels.d6205757.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Le Grand Hotel de Cabourg - MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cabourg-Hotels-Le-Grand-Hotel-Cabourg-MGallery-By-Sofitel.h4884.Hotel-Information) > - [Winery Hotels in Toulouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Toulouse-Hotels-Winery-Hotels.0-0-d3475-tWineryHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Cheap Hotels in Cape Town City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-City-Centre-Cape-Town-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6197560-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Rest and nature in Menton, sea and private pool. 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