An old classmate came to Beijing and helped her book a Hutong courtyard house. I stayed with her for one night and chatted with her. Because she went to Fuwai Hospital, I booked an alley courtyard near Baita Temple. I have been here for coffee before and am quite familiar with the courtyard.
This time we were upgraded to a loft room because there was still room available, so we were lucky. The owner said that because it was a Sunday night, the room was not fully occupied. During the weekdays, there were many people staying in the hotel for meetings and studies in Financial Street, so there must be no chance to upgrade.
The small courtyard is quite cozy, with a long and narrow corridor and an independent courtyard at the end. Is it that kind of VIP room? Single courtyard. Then there is a staircase leading upstairs, which is a terrace with an outdoor cafe. It should look great in the spring. In addition to the terrace coffee space, there is actually a coffee space in the yard. Then the room has a wooden style and is kept clean and tidy. I think the products for bathrooms and mattresses are of high quality, and they are all from big brands. We ordered coffee, chatted in the cafe first, and then ordered a pot of tea to drink tea in the room and talk about the world. It’s been a long time since I’ve stayed in a house or a bungalow, and it feels very strange. After checking out in the afternoon, I also went to visit nearby check-in points. The hutongs in Beijing do have their own unique charm. Unfortunately, I rarely come to the city when I am busy with work and life. I hope to visit the alley from time to time in the future.
In terms of accommodation, being able to live in such a Hutong loft within the Second Ring Road of Beijing is very cost-effective!
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