Orange Hotel Xizhimen Branch II was opened in 2008 and has 88 comfortable guest rooms. Located in the cultural heart of Beijing, the hotel is surrounded by many historical attractions. Guests can easily visit the hip Hou Hai Lake (Back Lake). Hou Hai Lake is the newly developed old town, full of funky nightlife, small bars and pubs. It is also in the centre of the traditional Hutong (Beijing alleys) area, where visitors can take rickshaw tours. In addition, the sophisticated bus and subway networks give easy access to many tourist destinations while the airport is just 30 minutes away.