Orange Hotel (Beijing Xidan)

Very advanced hotel equipped with Xiao Du to control curtains, lights, answer simple questions, set alarm, and many other features. There is also a heated toilet with a built-in bidet. Many orange themed amenities (citrus soaps and toothpastes). Take the water bottle with you so you don't need to buy at the attractions. They clean your room and restock every day (new towels, shower and sink clean, restock drinks, soap if needed, and toothbrush set). They remake your bed as well, but do not change bed sheets. My only concern is that the curtains aren't very clean, and there was some weird stuff on it. I didn't want to sit on the chair since the curtains were dirty. There were also a fly and mosquito. Other than that, it is a very convenient location, very close to the xidan commercial area and train station. There are malls with many restaurants. I recommend Peking Chamber (四季民福) nearby on the 8th floor of one of the Xidan Malls (forgot the exact name, but baidu can take you there). They have very good Peking Duck and other dishes. The vegetable soup helps with constipation. They have A3 wagu beef, lamb, chicken, cold dishes, soups, vegetables, and desserts. Rice and plum drink is also very good. The restaurant was so good we went back on our last day in Beijing. Line 1 takes you to tiananmen square stop, so it was easy to visit Forbidden City. It also takes you to Wangfujing. Line 4 gives easy access to Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing North Railway Station, and Summer Palace.

The room was very small and had no window.

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