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East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

4.0 star property
Travelers discover Beijing's cultural pulse at this hotel near Beihai Park, where an on-site art gallery and local breakfast flavors create a distinctive experience

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East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower in central Beijing offers cultural immersion and comfort. Enjoy the art gallery, local breakfast, bar, attentive staff, high-speed WiFi, and dry cleaning. Prime location near Beihai Park and the Forbidden City.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is ₩112,704
₩131,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 10 sq m
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Beijing neighborhood, East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower is connected to a shopping center. Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street are notable landmarks and Summer Palace is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Beijing National Stadium. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Beijing travel guide
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No. 95, Baochao Hutong, Gulou East St., Dongcheng, Beijing, 100019

What's nearby

  • Shichahai
    Shichahai
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The famous Houhai Lake in the old city center of Beijing, China
    Houhai Lake
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zhonglou or Bell Tower in Beijing
    Bell and Drum Towers
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yonghe Temple
    Yonghe Temple
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • South Luogu Alley
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Beijing North Railway Station
    15 min drive
  • Nanluoguxiang Station
    16 min walk
  • Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Still Water
    4 min walk
  • Zhu Jing Ban
    5 min walk
  • 鸿记潮汕砂锅粥
    4 min walk
  • 京茉北京小馆 Jingmo Beijing Bistro
    5 min walk
  • 蟹叁宝
    3 min walk

About this property

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

Upscale hotel near Yonghe Temple
Located close to Beihai Park and Forbidden City, East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower provides an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: CNY 38 for adults and CNY 28 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CNY 38 for adults and CNY 28 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is 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

Is East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower on Apr 10, 2026 start from ₩112,704, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower located?

Located in Downtown Beijing, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Yonghe Temple, Forbidden City, and Beihai Park. Wangfujing Street and Tiananmen are also within 3 mi (5 km). Nanluoguxiang Station is 16 minutes by foot and Shichahai Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Haipeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting old Beijing on foot. I enjoyed the local food, the hutong culture, and the ancient architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean room , very good area and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offers an excellent location,not far away from major subway lines and within walking distance of attractions. The rooms are clean, and well-equipped, making for a comfortable stay. Staff are friendly & helpful. For travelers looking to explore Beijing with ease, this hotel’s prime location and solid amenities make it a great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent location and the Hutons around the hotel provided excellent food and drink options. The hotel was very clean and the staff friendly. The only downside was that the rooms were small with very limited storage. There was no wardrobe in our room, only 1 small cupboard and 1 small open bedside unit, this meant that there was virtually nowhere to put clothes. Apart from that the bathroom was a wet room as opposed to having a separate shower but that was no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. Very small compaired to the pictures but well kept and clean. The biggest issue we had was finding the hotel. The taxi driver did not drop us off in the correct location for one but the address listed in expedia was not correct. So hopefully this will soon be remedied for future travelers. We were getting dropped off on the backside but there was no sinage or entance we could find. So ended up walking through the alleys and blocks until we finaaly found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! Perfect in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and cozy in the alley.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thin walls, can hear neighbours easily, otherwise great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very cozy hotel. I loved it. It is close to a metro station (10 minutes of walk).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

KUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, wet, smelly and dirty bathroom, with mold around the shower. No table, no space to set even a cup with your brush and nowhere to hang your clean clothes.if you have more than 2 people, others have to stay in the bed, because you have no chair no sofa no space even stand. Horrible place in in my 20 more years travel experience. Go to the hotel called: JamFS.Joyce , just 5 minutes away. Pay less get better everything you need! Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Amenities
Veldig sentralt hotell med hyggelig personale. Man kan fint ta metro når man bor ved dette hotellet. Noe støy, men det er å forvente midt i en by og generelt på slike hotell i denne prisklassen i Kina.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Trevlig personal, rummet va trångt och saknade fönster.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon séjour dans un hôtel plein de charme

Hôtel authentique et très bien situé, parfait pour découvrir les environs. Le personnel est accueillant et l’ambiance chaleureuse. Seul petit bémol : notre chambre était juste à côté de la réception, donc un peu bruyante, et l’humidité s’y faisait sentir. Malgré cela, nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous recommandons cet établissement !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barry , l’homme qui travaille à la réception est très dévoué , aidant , compréhensif. Il sait prendre soins des clients
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Knut

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020