Stayed at the (beijing courtyard hotel) last week for 1 night in an Executive room. We had a very positive experience at the SiHe and I fully recommend it for liesure travellers to Beijing. Unlike some recent reviewers, I found the hotel to be good value for money.There are also some( beijing hutong hotels) The hutong experience is very unique and, for better or worse, is a shrinking part of Beijing life. The hotel sits nicely in a vibrant hutong in a very central location, but is quiet and peaceful. I am not one to give 5 star ratings to hotels that are very good, only those that are exceptional. In my opinion this hotel is very good and I would gladly stay here again.

My only warning on the SiHe, and it is not an issue for vacationers, is that I would not stay at this hotel when in Beijing on business. It does not appear to be an easy place to labor over a computer for many hours (eg, not great light in our room, electric outlets hard to reach), getting taxis is not especially convenient but was not a problem, and the location is not near the financial district (ie, any of my clients). But if you're not in BJ on business then not to worry!