Help! What's it like living next door to a prince's mansion?

Sisters! This hidden gem of a hotel in Beijing's Houhai hutongs gave me the ultimate "imperial princess" experience! Waking up to thousand-year-old trees, strolling to Prince Gong's Mansion's garden for morning exercises – can you believe it?! 👑 🌳【Living in a Painting·Time Travel Upon Waking】 ✔️ The balcony room is amazing! Open the window to century-old ginkgo trees against red walls and gray tiles – as a hanfu enthusiast, I instantly put on my mamian skirt for photos 📸 ✔️ When Houhai's lanterns light up at night, sipping Arctic Ocean soda on the balcony makes you feel like Consort Xi sneaking out of the palace in "Empresses in the Palace"! 🚶♀️【Foodie Stroll Mode·Lazy Girl's Dream】 ▫️ 50m left to Prince Gong's Mansion! 100m right to Houhai bar street! ▫️ Sugar House Cafe's view seats + Ya'er Liji's sesame cakes with meat + Yaoji Chaojian's steamed buns – all within walking distance! ▫️ After exploring Drum Tower and Yandai Xiejie, return to soak your feet while watching "The Palace Museum 100" – this is the authentic Beijing experience! 🏨【Antique Meets Smart·Detail Lover's Paradise】 ▫️ Traditional courtyard exterior with smart home system! Just say "Xiao Ai" to close curtains – this Gen Z auntie is impressed 🤖 ▫️ Sandalwood aromatherapy in bathroom + custom tea set + Shichahai-branded mineral water! ▫️ Off-season rates from 500+/night inside 2nd Ring Road! At this price near the Forbidden City, it's practically free!! 💁♀️【Angel Service·Introvert's Savior】 ▫️ Front desk offered 2pm checkout! This night owl almost cried 😭 ▫️ Received "Forbidden City Cat" sachet at checkout – now my bag's cutest accessory 🐱 ▫️ Saw armed police patrolling at 10pm – solo female traveler feels ultra-safe!! 💣【Minor Drawback】 Holiday rates double (but imagine wearing hanfu for snow photos at Prince Gong's Mansion – worth it?) 📌【Must-Know Tips】 1️⃣ Choose 2nd floor balcony room! 1st floor may hear hutong elders playing chess 2️⃣ Secret perk: Say "Princess Arrives" for free hand-drawn hutong map 3️⃣ Hidden gem: Authentic douzhijiaoquan breakfast in back alley!