LuSongYuan

A Former Grand General's Residence of Qing Dynasty

Location:  Banchang Hutong, Kuanjie, Dongcheng district, Beijing. A former Grand General's residence of Qing Dynasty, located in the "Courtyard Conservation Area" inside the Hutongs. It is surrounded by historical courtyard houses, most of them were built in Yuan, Ming and Qing three dynasties (since late 13th century).

Surrounding attractions: Bell & Drum Tower, Lamasery (Yonghegong), Shichahai/Houhai, Beihai Park, Prince Gong's Residence, Former Residence of Song Qingling and ancient Hutongs - all within walking distance.

Number of buses: 108, 104, 113, 701, 118, 115, 13, 850, 823, 42, 2, 834, 734, 803 all within few minutes walk. Easy access to different destinations.

History: This three entries design courtyard house is famous for its imperial living taste of the Qing dynasty with a history of nearly 170 years. The original owner of this large private house was a Grand General Zeng Ge Lin Qin in Qing dynasty, who invested in building this typical quadrangle courtyard and living here while he carried out some top official duties, such as Defence Minister. General Zeng Ge Lin Qin played a very important role in the military history of mid 19^th century China (Qing Dynasty). Original General Zeng Lin Qin's courtyard mansion was much bigger. The hotel is only a part of the property, it has one main courtyard and 4 more courtyards.

General Zeng Ge Lin Qin was famous for his valiant, natural and sincere reputation, at home and abroad. The Qing court relied on him heavily, and he became known as “the Great Wall” of the country. 

As integrated part of former prince Zeng’s residence which is listed as prior antiquity under special safekeeping of the government of China in Beijing. Lu Song Yuan hotel has become the only typical accommodation where you may enjoy the fantastic taste of the imperial family of China during the Qing Dynasty.

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Photo Gallery

Deluxe Room	Deluxe & Deluxe Suite Bathroom	Deluxe Suite	Suite & Deluxe Suite
Single Rooms	Standard Double	Special Twin (with courtyard view)	Special Double (with courtyard view)
Tea Room View 1	Tea Room View 2	Breakfast Room	The Hall
Tea Room	Bathroom	Courtyard View	The Front Door

  Rooms & Rates:
(All rates below are based on Chinese Yuan, the USD / Euro amount is only for an idea. See www.x-rates.com for updated conversion to your currency)

2008 Olympic Rates
(only 3 price bands available, all including breakfast):

Facilities:

Standard Rooms: Our Standard Rooms provide you with comfortable and relaxing accommodation. There are Twin Rooms (two single beds) and Double Rooms (one double bed).

• Air-conditioning with individual temperature control
• Well-appointed bathroom
• IDD telephone
• Tea-making facilities
• Colour TV with remote control
• Satellite TV link
• Broadband Internet service

Special Rooms: Our Special Rooms are well furnished in traditional Chinese style. There are Twin Rooms (two single beds) and Double Rooms (one double bed).

• Courtyard views encompassing the traditional Chinese quadrangles
• Air-conditioning with individual temperature control
• Well-appointed bathroom
• IDD telephone
• Tea-making facilities
• Colour TV with remote control
• Satellite TV link
• Broadband Internet service

Suite Rooms: The Suite is furnished elegantly in the Ming dynasty style to preserve not only the traditional architecture, but also the ancient way of life and cultural ambience.

• Courtyard views encompassing the traditional Chinese quadrangles
• Separate sitting room
• Air-conditioning with individual temperature control
• Well-appointed bathroom
• IDD telephone
• Tea-making facilities
• Mini-bar
• Colour TV with remote control
• Satellite TV link
• Broadband Internet service
  
  Restaurant: The restaurant connects to the main courtyard. Its decoration is corresponding to the hotel traditional architectures that create a traditional dinning environment. The restaurant not only provides western cuisine, but also typical mouth-watering Peking dishes, such as Peking duck, dumpling, noodles, lamp hotpots, etc. On the other hand, you can enjoy your meals in the courtyard while watching cultural performance such as Beijing Opera and acrobatics organized by the hotel.
  
  Lobby Lounge: Lobby Lounge offers different kinds of Chinese tea and coffee during the day. Here, you can get the most updated tour information such as daily excursions and performance organized by the hotel.

Study Room: The study room is decorated with Chinese traditional furniture. You can browse through history books, Chinese classic arts like famous poems, painting, crafting. It is a tranquil place for you to experience various Chinese culture and arts. Here, you can also use our Internet service to share your fantastic experience with your family and friends.

Tea Room: Tea Room is just next to the study room. It provides a cozy place for Chinese tea tasting, which is another traditional Chinese living art. It is an ideal venue for reading and recuperating. Common computer available in the tea room.

Services:

• Laundry Washing

• Room service

• Photocopier, fax machine, Internet access

• Currency exchange

• Airport Transfer: 240 RMB one way per car

• Train Station Transfer:
  Beijing Railway Station: 160 RMB one way per car 
  Beijing West Railway: 200 RMB one way per car
  Above pick up maximum 3 persons per car

Terms & Conditions:

• Rates apply on a per room basis - single or double occupancy.
• Children under 12 accommodated free of charge when sharing parents' room. (maximum one child without extra bed)
• Extra bed is only applicable for Special Twin or Suite.
• Free Baby cot is available.
• Check-in time is 2:00 p.m.
• Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
• Late check-out at 6 p.m., 50% of the room rate will be charged. After 6 pm, full day room rate will apply.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
• The hotel accepts major credit cards including Visa and Master.
• We regret personal cheques are not accepted.
• Deposit is required for reservation. The deposit cannot be refunded in cancel the booking or later change to the date which are not available.

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