Lotus Place Hotel, the Lakeside Beijing is located by the north bank of Houhai, one of the most prestigious areas of Beijing, surrounded by Guang-Hua Buddhist Temple, Tower of Drum, Yin-Ding Bridge, the Former Residence of Madam Soong-Ching-Ling, and the Palace of Prince Gong. The area remains a complex labyrinth of alleyways and traditional Beijing Houses ?the courtyard. There are many different stylish bars and restaurants in walking distance to both local and foreign tourists. The location of the hotel allows overnight guests and tourists a chance to truly experience some of the charms of the area, replete with old man and women going through their taijiquan routine, old men lavishing attention on their birds and the strains of the Jinghu ? ... [+] Morea two-string spiked fiddle used in Peking Opera, two men playing chess with many others watching, kids playing on the ground. The vicinity of the hotel makes it an ideal place to observe and participate in the hobbies and habitual routines of many people, perhaps the last to vanish by the trends of change. Built in 1950’s, Lotus Place Hotel, the Lakeside Beijing is one of few Boutique Hotels in Beijing, which just finished its renovation. It is very much understated with an emphasis in simplicity but without cutting of the corners. White color scheme looms large in its interiors. Featured total of 61 guest rooms with unique design concept, personalized butler service, Lotus Place Hotel is now ready to offer the great hospitality to distinguished travelers, whose who prioritize safety, comfortable feelings and quality of service to the rest.