The Orchid

A Beijing gem, The Orchid is a boutique hotel hidden in the hutong alleyways of Gulou. Co-founded by a Tibetan and a Canadian, The Orchid is designed like a traditional courtyard home, with rooms opening up onto a garden. Rooms are minimalist but cozy, with lots of natural wood, crisp white linens, and amenities like heated floors, rainforest showers, and organic bath products. On a clear night or a sunny day, there is no better place to be than enjoying a drink or brunch made from local produce on the hotel's terrace restaurant.