Beijing Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Courtyard

The hotel itself is beautiful, very clean and friendly staff. The location is excellent, located in a traditional and beautiful hutong close to the forbidden city. The room was spacious for a couple and had everything for a pleasant stay. Tom and Misa were very helpful during my stay, both of them are friendly and recommended a lot of activities to do and see in Beijing. For the first day we received a courtesy breakfast, I really recommend the breakfast at this hotel, it's delicious. For my next visit to Beijing I'll not hesitate to book this hotel again, I really recommend this hotel.

Our stay at Beijing Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Courtyard was simply amazing. The atmosphere of the hotel perfectly combines tradition and modern comfort, giving us a truly unique experience in the heart of Beijing. What surprised and delighted us the most were the shadow puppet performances, an authentic and original show that made us feel even more immersed in the local culture. It was truly unforgettable. We want to give a very special thanks to Tom and Lily, who were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking not just for accommodation, but for a cultural and personal experience that we will always remember with great affection. Nuestra estancia en el Beijing Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Courtyard ha sido sencillamente increíble. El ambiente del hotel combina tradición y modernidad de una forma única, y nos ha permitido vivir una experiencia muy especial en pleno Pekín. Lo que más nos sorprendió y encantó fueron las performance de sombras chinescas, un espectáculo original y auténtico que nos hizo sentir aún más inmersos en la cultura local. Sin duda, un detalle que convierte la estancia en algo inolvidable. Queremos dar un agradecimiento muy especial a Tom y Lily, quienes fueron increíblemente amables y atentos en todo momento. Nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos y nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Recomendamos este hotel a cualquiera que busque algo más que alojamiento: una experiencia cultural y humana que recordaremos con mucho cariño.

The hotel is very nice, rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Location is in the hutong, at about 1km from the area full of nightlife (on the lake). Our kids loved the shadow performance! Staff is young and always smiling, they speak English (not everyone, but for example Tom helped us a lot). I definitely suggest it!

This is a beautiful small hotel located in the hutongs, in really calm street, and maybe 10 min walking from a busy neighborhood with shops, restaurants and nightlife. The shadow theater theme is really well done with piece of art everywhere, and the regular show complete the experience. Tom was really helpful with our luggages, and the staff was nice and understanding overall. Hightly recommended!

Our four-night stay at the Shadow Arts Performance Hotel was truly memorable. Tucked away in a hutong near ShiChaHai, the location offered an authentic glimpse into local life. Every morning, we’d see residents walking their kids to school, neighbors exercising, or playing ping pong and kicking shuttlecocks in the nearby park—it felt like being part of the community. The highlight for my child was the live Shadow Arts Performance, held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 pm. The skill and dedication behind the show were impressive, and it was heartening to see such care taken to preserve this intangible cultural heritage (非遗文化). The optional workshop afterward, offered for a small fee, was a nice touch for those wanting a deeper experience. What really made our stay special, though, was the staff. Tom and Jerry at the front desk, the manager 二姐, and the housekeeping team (李大姐 and 郑大姐) went out of their way to help—whether it was assisting with takeout orders when our phones wouldn’t cooperate or just offering friendly advice. Their warmth made the hotel feel like a home. If you’re looking for a place that blends local charm, cultural immersion, and genuine hospitality, this is it.

Such a nice little comfortable hotel in the middle of the hutong. People are so nice and very helpful.