Transformed from the former Xinghua Mansion, the home of Suoni, an administrator during the Qing Dynasty, Shichahai Sandalwood Boutique Hotel Bejing is located in the backyard of Houhai Area It offers rooms with free WiFi and sandalwood furnishings, a tea house and a restaurant Shichahai Sandalwood Boutique Hotel Beijing is a 5-minute walk from the famous Houhai area, renowned for its restaurants, bars and cafes Beihai North Subway Station -line 6- and Pinganli Subway Station -line 4- are nearby within walking distance Beijing West Railway Station lays 30 minutes drive away, while Beijing South Railway Station can be reached in 35 minutes taxi ride It takes 45 minutes by car from the hotel to Beijing Capital International Airport Housed in a traditional Chinese courtyard, Shichahai Sandalwood offers 4 Chinese and Western style rooms and 6 classic Chinese-style rooms Designed according to the concepts from the famous Forbidden City, each well-appointed unit is fitted with modern amenities including a flat-screen cable TV and a minibar Private bathrooms have hot and cold water facilities Select rooms come with a bathtub The hotel offers recreational facilities and activities include table tennis and dumpling making classes There is also a library on site The tour desk can help guests organise rickshaw and boat tours Free hand drawn maps are available Authentic Chinese cuisine awaits you at the on-site restaurant and room service is available upon request Additionally, you may sip fragrant tea in the tea house or order drinks at the lounge