Lu Song Yuan Hotel Beijing is a traditional compound of quadrangle composing of 5 courtyards. It lies at the centre of the ancient city, in an old styled hutong (Mongolian for water well) in the eastern part of the city. Hutongs and quadrangles are typical Beijing architectural structures. Hutongs are ancient styled lanes unique in Beijing while quadrangles are the main structures inside hutongs. 

Lu Song Yuan Hotel Beijing witnessed the history and legends of Beijing. The hotel building is famous for its imperial living taste of the Qing Dynasty with a history of nearly 170 years. The original owner of this large private house was the Grand General Zeng Ge Ling Qin, who invested in building this typical quadrangle courtyard and lived here while he carried out top official duties, such as defense minister, etc.