Feedback emailed to us:

• "Hi Sally, It's me, Roger from Cambridge. I'm back from a wonderful trip to China.
   
  I'm writing to specially thank you and tell you of my wonderful stay at your two B&B's (Mao'er and Zhong Tang Hotel).
  Both places were absolutely fantastic.  
   
  The first part of my stay was at Mao'er as you know and I must tell you that the two girls  (I can't remember their names right now!) were really tremendous to me, as well as to all the other guests.  We never stopped talking about how helpful they both were.  Nothing was ever too much for them.  They were always so obliging, friendly and helpful.  Always laughing and happy and smiling.   They really are doing you proud.   I plan to go back there with my wife so that she can experience what I did.  I really loved the Chinese decor and the girls keep the place spotlessly clean, neat and tidy all the time.
  
  Kind regards, Roger" (wrote on 23 October 2007, stayed from 21 Sep ~ 1 Oct 2007)

   
• "Dear Sally, thank you once more for organizing another stay at the Di'anmen Courtyard House B&B. I had the most comfortable and enjoyable time. Ms Wang Dan and her cousine were as delightful as before and took again wonderful care of me. I truly felt at home and this will certainly not have been my last time as this B&B.
   
  And I was amazed how the surrounding hutong area has developed with lost of nice little restaurants, cafes and bars, several l with live music having sprung up.
   
  All the best and kind regards from Sigrun". (stayed 9 ~ 13 June 2007)
   
• "Dear Sally, I thought that you may like to know that we had a wonderful time in Beijing and our accommodation at 28 Mao'er Hutong was excellent. Angela was very helpful and it felt like our home whilst we were there. It was very peaceful at the B&B and relaxing to return there after a hectic day of sightseeing. I really enjoyed staying in a traditional housing area rather than in a big hotel and I think this made our trip more special. The location was ideal especially as it was so close to a park and lake and so when we first arrived excited but tired it was great to start the sight seeing with a walk across to the lake. The rest of our trip in China also went very well. If I revisit Beijing I will want to stay there again. Regards from Glenda" (stayed 22 ~ 28th June 2007 for 6 nights)

   

• Again I want you to know that we really, really enjoyed to stay at the B&B in Maoer hutong. The girls were absolutely lovely. And we cant imagine a better place to stay in Beijing. We will reccomend it to friends when they go to Beijing and we really want to stay there next year when we are going to China with our best friends. Regards, Marianne (1 August 07)
   
• I can't tell you how much I enjoyed staying at the B&B during my recent "working vacation" in Beijing. All the wonderful things other guests have written are true. What a great location! Welcoming hosts! Beautiful accommodations! Fabulous breakfasts! I encourage my friends and colleagues travelling to Beijing to stay there, and I hope to be back again myself on my next trip from Shanghai. Thanks for a wonderful experience. Best wishes, Joanna (May 2007)
   
• Our family really enjoyed our stay at the Beijing B&B. Ms. Wang and Ms. Yao were fantastic hosts. They went our of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Ms Wang helped us with many things including finding bus routes to our destinations, helping us with international phone cards, and showing us how they make dumplings. Our special thanks go out to her! When we come to Beijing the next time we hope to see her again. I have some pictures of all of us that I will send her later after I get them together. I recommend the Beijing B&B to anyone who visits Beijing and wants to experience the "Beijing Hutong Experience". It was just great! Douglas (02 April 07)
   

• What you find behind the main doors –
  Fully restored traditional courtyard house to high standard, with beautiful furniture. It is clean, cosy and not forgetting the yummy breakfast! Extremely friendly hosts and the location is perfect ! Y. C from Perth (15 Feb 07)
   

• " I just want to tell you, that my wife and I had the most wonderful vacation in Beijing. What made it very special, was the kindness, servicemindedness and constant interest in what we wanted, that our hostess, Waong Dan extended to us. She is the very best ambassador for your beautiful Hutong I can imagine. She took care of everything, from arranging tours to ordering tickets for cultural events. She even gave us notes for the taxi drivers, that ensured that we reached the various markets and malls that we wanted to see. Never a problem! Pls. convey to her our love and best wishes. She is one of the main reasons that we, if everything goes well, will spend another two weeks in Beijing next year, and, of course, stay at the same Hutong. I will be very confident in recommending your accomodation. It is one of the best places we have ever stayed! Superb value for money! Thank you! Liselotte and Karl, Denmark" (26 September 06)
   

• We just wanted to say a few words about our wonderful stay at the B&B: My wife and I spend about a week at the B&B in Beijing and totally loved the experience......
  There was home cooked breakfasts which were delicious and authentic. The B&B was immaculate and the location is superb.
  I cannot say enough about this place, if only more holiday accommodations were this good! Matt and Debbie" (6th July 06)
   

• "We were very pleased with the B&B on Mao'er Hutong. We booked the double suite and felt like home right away. The hospitality, location, atmosphere, and facilities are all excellent. Staying on a hutong and within walking distance to many sights and among locals made our short trip so worthwhile... JF and BK, Germany" (10th June 06)
   

• "Dear Sally, My husband, two daughters and I wanted to let you know how pleased we were with our stay in the Mao'er Hutong. The accommodations were comfortable as well as shockingly beautiful. Without speaking a word of Chinese, we enjoyed the neighborhood, taking morning strolls and even walking to the Forbidden City......Our every need was met. We look forward to returning and will certainly urge our friends to book with you. Thank you, Gail". (28 April 06)
   

• Hi Sally, Just wanted to let you know we had a brilliant time in Beijing......I will definitely recommend the inn to anyone I know who plans to visit Beijing. Thanks again, James" (25 April 06)
   

• "Dear Sally, I'm back from my trip in China and I wanted to let you know
  that I had a wonderful time in your Beijing courtyard house. The place and the neighbourhood are just great...I can't wait to come back there! Best wishes, Estelle" (23 April 06)
   

• Dear Sally, Just a note to let you know that we thought the B&B was amazing. The hosts were wonderful and the food was abundant and great. What a nice change from staying in a big impersonal hotel. It was the ideal situation for our group to enjoy our time together. We will definitely be recommending the B&B...Thanks Theresa" (19 March 06)
   

• "Our visit in Beijing is finished. It was great, and we enjoyed very much our vacation.
  This B & B is amazing.................. the owner is very nice and the breakfasts were delicious. I keep this address in my mind. Best Regards, Christine" (12 March 06)
   

• "We just wanted to say what a fantastic stay we had at the B&B. The house was gorgeous and neighborhood charming. But most importantly, the hosts were incredibly warm and hospitable and they made our trip to Beijing especially memorable"... "we hope to return to stay with them some day. - Regards, Moneisha" (13 Sep 05)
   

• "I’ve been wanting to write you to say that our stay in Beijing was fantastic. The B&B was superb. We had fantastic accommodations, and our hosts were very nice. Everything worked out great. The next time we return to Beijing we will definitely stay there again. I cannot think of anything that needs to be improved. The price was very reasonable for what we got Thank you for all your help in arranging our stay. - My best, C.D. Dickerson" (18th July 05)
   

• "I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful experience we had staying at the B & B in Beijing"... "The accommodation were wonderful. It has obviously been newly redone and is beautiful. Thank you, Ann" (12 July 05)
   

• “Thank you very much for this recommendation. It was a splendid trip :-)
  Everything was just great - I might come back to China when visiting
  Shanghai next year. – from Marcus” (23 January 05)
   

• "I returned home from Beijing this week and just wanted to tell you my opinion of the Di'anmen Courtyard House B and B.  WONDERFUL!!!!!  The host family is warm, welcoming and always willing to offer assistance.  The accommodations are spotlessly clean and cozy. My room was tastefully decorated with antique Chinese furniture and Chinese scroll brush paintings. The breakfasts were delicious feasts.  The location was excellent for sight-seeing. There is a bar street along a lake within walking distance for those who enjoy night-life.  At night the hutong is absolutely, peacefully quiet. This is is a gem and the best deal in Beijing... Thanks so much! Gail" (4 November 05)