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Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City

4.0 star property
Central hotel with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Beijing

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Courtyard
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Minibar
Courtyard
Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City, at Beijing's core, blends modern amenities with historic surroundings. Relax in the garden, browse the library, or dine at the restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi and nearby breakfast options and Wangfujing Street for convenience and cultural immersion.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2
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Deluxe King Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Courtyard King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Premier Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Courtyard Twin Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Courtyard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
16 Donghuamen Street, Beijing, Beijing, 100006

What's nearby

  • Forbidden City - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Palace Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wangfujing Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tiananmen - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tiananmen Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jinyu Hutong Station - 3 min walk
  • Beijing East Station - 9 min drive
  • Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪眉州东坡酒楼 Meizhou Dongpo Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut 必胜客 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪星巴克 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's (麦当劳) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City

Upscale hotel near Forbidden City
Located close to Wangfujing Street and The Palace Museum, Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 89 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CNY 68 for adults and CNY 34 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2023 to November 1 2025 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from December 1 2023 to November 1 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 181.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CNY 68 for adults and CNY 34 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CNY 181.0 per night

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City?

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

Where is Hotel Kapok - Forbidden City located?

Located in Downtown Beijing, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street. The Palace Museum and Tiananmen are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jinyu Hutong Station is only a 3-minute walk and Dengshikou Station is 8 minutes.

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