The hotel’s lobby or common area is a “third place” that is often overlooked. Personally, I crave an environment where other people are working; it produces a kind of social white noise.

The hotel lobby restaurant features a circular entrance ... Even better, a new game area welcomes guests with shuffleboard, classic board games and historic books.

Also getting an upgrade is a first-floor lounge area, dubbed the Library. The renovations there included the addition of a ...

floral rugs and details such as the decorative rope moulding around the perimeter of the area. A dark green vintage circular banquette from an old hotel lobby is among the eclectic mix of seating.

Nottingham Venues’ Orchard Hotel and Bramley’s Restaurant, located within the University of Nottingham campus, is being ...