Located about a 10-minute walk from Zhongshan MRT Station, Orange Hotel is a good option for budget travelers seeking a fuss-free stay with laundry and breakfast included. It’s close to Zhongshan station, which is near department stores liek Eslite and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi as well as the trendy street of Chifeng, where you can spend hours roaming small independent stores to pick up souvenirs and other knick-knacks. If you prefer not to walk to the train station, the hotel is also well-connected by bus to other parts of town.
The hotel staff are friendly and helpful, and they can also speak English. There are always snacks and drinks available in the main hotel lobby restaurant, where you can fuel up before tackling your day. The rooms are small but sufficient, ranging from 12 to 20sqm. We stayed in a deluxe twin, which has two single beds, a desk and both a shower and a tub. While the hotel is a bit dated – you can find its younger sister with more modern amenities in Ximending – the Orange Hotel in Linsen still offers an affordable stay for the budget-conscious traveller.