Title: East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower 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 ## Photo gallery for East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower ![BBQ/picnic area - East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42505200/42505154/99748cc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Quadruple Room - East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42505200/42505154/10de5ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42505200/42505154/a09ff073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Street view - East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42505200/42505154/bfa74f75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower (Beijing)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42505200/42505154/c26f4d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 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[Visit our Beijing travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/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%7C39.94188%2C116.39893&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-yKmZmsUUjx-awk4O7vJD-UuatA=) No. 95, Baochao Hutong, Gulou East St., Dongcheng, Beijing, 100019 ### What's nearby - ![Constructed from 1406 to 1420, China's Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. Much of the Forbidden City has been meticulously restored, but there are still a few sections that remain dilapidated.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/597/da376322-14a5-496c-841d-8cddff911f88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shichahai 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![The famous Houhai Lake in the old city center of Beijing, China](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623679786503/3311b920-5591-4cc7-8f92-dc9c6d44348e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Houhai Lake 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![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 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Lama Temple which includes a temple or place of worship](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 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 - 京茉北京小馆 Jingmo Beijing Bistro 5 min walk - Tapas By Alba 2 min walk - 鸿记潮汕砂锅粥 4 min walk - Ravens 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), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe - A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk 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. 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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? ### How much does it cost to stay at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower? ### What time is check-out at East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower? ### Where is East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Haipeng Jul 1, 2025 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. ##### Haipeng Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Neat and clean room , very good area and kind staff ##### Nicole Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leon Jun 11, 2025 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! ##### Leon Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Iain Apr 19, 2025 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. ##### Iain Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff Jul 9, 2025 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. ##### Jeff Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Phillip Michael Apr 2, 2025 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. ##### Phillip Michael Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lai Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing!!! Perfect in every way! ##### Lai Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duy Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was nice and cozy in the alley. ##### Duy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shuo Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Thin walls, can hear neighbours easily, otherwise great. ##### Shuo Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxim Apr 7, 2025 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 ##### Maxim Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben Dec 11, 2019 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). ##### Ben Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Joel Oct 24, 2025 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 ! ##### Joel Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Oct 17, 2025 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 ##### Daniel Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### KUN Aug 13, 2025 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 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cee1783f-77d8-45d1-8504-a5b304ba7b16-1755117406462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fad61130-21e8-444c-b358-a1fd9fc0ca34-1755117406455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ef9de439-2315-4cc9-97b9-651ffed4a2e8-1755117406600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/525109da-c4ad-4799-bb33-167dfee0cbd6-1755117406599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### KUN Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 25, 2020 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antonio Sep 13, 2025 ##### Antonio Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Knut May 25, 2025 ##### Knut Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Planet Hollywood Cancun by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Planet-Hollywood-Beach-Resort-Cancun-All-Inclusive.h36774901.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Beijing](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Beijing.h5331166.Hotel-Information) > > [Henan Plaza Hotel - Beijing](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-Henan-Plaza-Hotel-Beijing.h6495041.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bandeiras](https://www.expedia.ca/Bandeiras-Hotels.d6336552.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Oceanfront Hotels in East Fjords](https://www.expedia.ca/East-Fjords-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d6297095-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beijing Friendship Hotel Grand Building](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-Beijing-Friendship-Hotel-Grand-Building.h1327172.Hotel-Information) > > [7 Days Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-7-Days-Inn.h23567822.Hotel-Information) > > [James Joyce Coffetel](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-James-Joyce-Coffetel.h111139589.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Hillsboro Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Hillsboro-Beach-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d115396-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villa Orange](https://www.expedia.ca/Sozopol-Hotels-Villa-Orange.h7856206.Hotel-Information) > > [Michael's House](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-Michaels-House.h103589891.Hotel-Information) > > [Stey 798 Art Zone Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-Stey-798-Art-Zone-Hotel.h89680422.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Beijing Beichen by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-InterContinental-Beijing-Beichen.h2202752.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Saint Joseph's Oratory](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Josephs-Oratory-Hotels.0-l501876-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tylfull Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Beijing-Hotels-Tylfull-Hotel.h16039673.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Nadi (NAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/abq/nan/albuquerque-to-nadi) > > [Flights from Terrace (YXT) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxt/yeg/terrace-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yyc/kelowna-to-calgary) > > [WestJet Dieppe (YQM) to Abbotsford (YXX) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-greater-moncton-intl-to-abbotsford-intl/ws/yqm/yxx) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Oranjestad (AUA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/aua/kelowna-to-oranjestad) ### Cars ### Activities > [Things to do in Tapachula](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Tapachula.d3367.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Highstreet Shopping Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Highstreet-Shopping-Centre-Townline-Hill.d553248621564732252.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Kinosaki Onsen](https://www.expedia.ca/Toyooka-Kinosaki-Onsen.dx553248633981699501) > > [Visit Mandi Bahauddin](https://www.expedia.ca/Mandi-Bahauddin.dx553248635976174263)