Bamboo Garden Hotel is an authentic experience of the hutong area in Beijing, located in the inner area of the old town, just north of major attractions as the Bell and Drum Towers, Beihai Park and at walking distance (40 minutes) from the Forbidden City. Upon arrival at Beijing airport, just take the airport train to Dongzhimen station, change to underground line 2, W to Gulou Dajie stop, and walk ca. 300m S and the entry is in one of the side streets. Very friendly service at the desk, we were guided to a traditionally furnitured room of good standard, incl good heating (outside temperature 10 degrees C). Free internet connection, yet with slow response time. Fantastic inner yard, with many trees and plants, providing shadow during summer. Simple breakfast. Attached restaurant with excellent, but expensive menu; many good and cheap restaurants in close neighbourhood. Absolutely recommended!