Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel, BeijingDouble Happiness Courtyard Hotel in Beijing, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 53 of 217 hotels we score in Beijing. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8.Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel is a four-star property situated in a 500-year-old traditional courtyard within the Dongcheng district. Located in a protected hutong area, it provides access to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The rooms feature dark wood furnishings and red fabrics, combining historical architecture with modern facilities like air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Guests can use the on-site sauna and Jacuzzi or dine at the restaurant, which offers special diet menus. The hotel suits travellers seeking a cultural atmosphere near major landmarks. While the hotel provides valet and secure parking, finding space in the surrounding narrow hutong streets is difficult.What stands out

Traditional courtyard setting

Near major cultural landmarks

On-site sauna and Jacuzzi

Diverse breakfast selection

Watch out for

Limited parking in the hutong area

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