The elegantly designed sitting room in the lobby, with an open fire, comfy chairs and a generous supply of up-to-date reading material, is an ideal spot for guests who want to escape the confines of their potentially claustrophobic rooms. Even better is the hotel’s inviting rear garden, perfect for a late-afternoon snack or an evening cocktail. The hotel also has broadband Internet access in its guest rooms, but if you didn’t bring your laptop, a reasonably priced Internet cafe is just a few blocks away on Cromwell Road.