This hotel was everything we hoped for. Beautiful authentic chinese style decoration, charming courtyard, located in a very chinese neighbourhood, but inside all the comfort you need. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and spoke very good english. he location of the hotel was also very good, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square were close by, and also a big... more

We wanted to experience the authentic China and this hotel was perfect in every way!! Charming interiors, clean, friendly and helpful staff, great location... Would return in a heartbeat!! I'm in love with Beijing and I can't wait to go back again! more

Exactly as the brochure says: a traditional Chinese house in the middle of old Beijing. The setting is divine and relaxing, whatever the weather. The staff were the most helpful and freindly that I have ever come across, rising to the occasion when a passport was lost. Very popular with independent travellers and oversubscribed in high season, so book early! more

I will not hesitate to recommend this lovely hotel to you all. It is beautiful and all the staff we met are extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast is fabulous, with lots of thoughtful choices and that is not the standard thing which a 4 or even 5 stars hotel offers. The only downside is its location. It is located... more

Double Happiness was a perfect place for me as a single traveller! It would have been hard to find on my own the first time, but I had brought the telephone number with me, so simply dialled the very friendly desk staff on my mobile and they spoke to the taxi driver to give directions. The room and bathroom were... more

We (3 friends) stayed at Double Happiness in September 2009 and absolutely loved it – what a gem. We shared the family room and an extra bed was added so that there was 3 separate beds. The décor in the family room was all traditional which we loved. The bathroom was more than adequate for the 3 of us. The... more

GOOD: One of the best of the traditional hotels. We stayed in the family room which was quite big looks just like the "Honeymoon" version if you check photos. Balcony is a little bare and wires needed some tidying but surprisingly big. Shower only, but nice. Very large and lots of variety on their breakfast. Courtyard garden is nice. Staff... more

We stayed at the Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel for three days after staying in a mediocre western hotel for several days. We had trouble getting the cab driver to take us there. The hotel is located in a narrow, down-in-the heels hutong (alley). It looks better at night than during the day. We never felt unsafe and there actually is... more

This is a delightful hotel. We had spent most of our holiday staying in "business" style hotels, big tower-blocks organised by our tour company. This hotel made our last night in Beijing a special one. My only gripe, and it is a small one, is that the room was rather small, fine for one night but too small for anything... more